Historical Events tagged with "paramount"

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KTLA Begins Operation in Hollywood

January 22nd, 1947 78 years ago

KTLA, the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River, began broadcasting in Hollywood. The station was launched by Paramount Pictures and played a pivotal role in shaping the television landscape, providing news, entertainment, and cultural programming to the growing population of Los Angeles. With its unique studio location and innovative programming, KTLA quickly became a central player in the American television industry, influencing future stations across the country.

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