I found this site while looking around some of my favorites and found this complete history of T.V. from the very beginning through 2006, it sure brings back great memories ! here it is.
http://www.high-techproductions.com/historyoftelevision.htm (http://www.high-techproductions.com/historyoftelevision.htm)

Thanks, Bert. Lots of good stuff, there.

yeah, i saved that one, i think that is the most complete history i have ever seen.

I thought there was alot missing in the history. No mention of the Farnsworths who invented the first preactical TV. No mention of the first broadcasts or the transmissions from an antenna atop the empire state building. The date of first UHF broadcasts aren't listed. The page also needs to be updated. January 2009 is the new NTSC turn off date, not 2006... They also mention only the shows that they feel are important. For example, llist Gunsmoke, but don't bothher mentioning the Simpsons. Well, someone put in an effort, at least.