How Long to Read Public Television, America's First Station

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Television, America's First Station?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Public Television, America's First Station by William Hawes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In the history of broadcasting and education, the evening of May 25th, 1953 was highly significant-KUHT-TV in Houston, Texas became the first non-commercial, education (now called public television) station. At its dedication Federal Communications Commissioner Frieda B. Hennock said: "For here in Houston begins the practical realization of the tremendous benefits that television holds out to education.... The accumulated riches of man's education, cultural and spiritual development can be spread right before the viewers' eyes in a convenient and attractive format. In fact, the sky of man's constructive imagination is literally the only limit on the good that can be derived from education TV." This is the story of the development of Channel 8 from its origins to CEO Jeff Clarke's plan for 2000. The LeRoy and Lucile Melcher Center for Public Broadcasting is the realization of the plan. * * * * * William Hawes holds a doctorate from The University of Michigan and taught a telecourse for college credit as early as 1959. Since moving to Texas, he has known most of the principal decision-makers at KUHT and many other pioneers of public broadcasting. Dr. Hawes is also the author of "American Television Drama, The Experimental Years," "Live Television Drama, 1946-1951," and "Filmed Television Drama, 1952-1958." "Bookman News" reported that "KUHT-TV was a founding member of the Public Broadcasting Service and continues strongly today in the Houston market. Its story is inspirational and illustrative of the struggle for serious media in our culture."

How long is Public Television, America's First Station?

Public Television, America's First Station by William Hawes is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Television, America's First Station Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Public Television, America's First Station aloud.

What Reading Level is Public Television, America's First Station?

Public Television, America's First Station is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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