| Although TV shows were first
broadcast in the late 1940s, they didn't become popular
until the 1950s. Although they figure early in the history
of television, the 1950s are commonly referred to as the
"Golden Age" of television, due to the high volume of
variety shows which captivated audiences at the time. Once
television became a staple of American life, TV shows became
increasingly popular and began to dominate daily
conversation.
For many years, audiences wished to see repeats of their
favorite TV show episodes. Some shows began broadcasting
re-runs early on, but even then, viewers were at the mercy
of the broadcasting companies who decided which shows to
re-air. This made the advent of DVD sets extremely popular
with many television fans.
Many television shows are now immortalized on DVD sets.
Even short-lived series and classic shows can be seen on
DVD. Some shows are released by season, with every episode
featured in the set, while others simply have an assortment
of episodes compiled on a couple of DVDs. The popularity of
these collections has encouraged companies to release DVDs
of the previous season of a given show mere months after the
season finale has aired.
In addition to episodes, many of these DVD sets also have
extra features. Sometimes this bonus material includes
interviews with the actors, writers and directors involved
in the series. Other popular bonus features are deleted
scenes, outtakes, and in-depth looks at how the show is
made. This extra footage, combined with treasured episodes,
makes DVD sets ideal for serious fans of a particular show.
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