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'''Television''' (abreviated '''TV''') was one of the most popular entertainment mediums on [[Earth]] in the late [[20th century|20th]] and early [[21st century|21st centuries]].
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[[file:Y4-TV-studio.jpg|thumb|A television studio on [[Viden]] during the production of ''[[Welcome to the Family]]''.]]'''Television''' (abbreviated '''TV''') was one of the most popular entertainment mediums on [[Earth]] in the late [[20th century|20th]] and early [[21st century|21st centuries]].
   
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A television was one of many attractions at the [[1939 New York World's Fair]]. The new invention was described as a [[radio]] with pictures. Years later, [[Herbert Rossoff]] would insult the work of [[Julius Eaton]] and [[Kay Eaton]], suggesting it was so bad as to make one want to buy a television. ({{n1|DS9|Far Beyond the Stars}})
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[[Roberta Lincoln]] had great familiarity with contemporary television programming, frequently making references to such. (''[[TOS]]'' [[novel]]s: ''[[Assignment: Eternity]]'', ''[[The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 1]]'', ''[[The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 2]]'')
  
   
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[[Roberta Lincoln]] had great familiarity with contemporary television programming, frequently making references to such. ({{n|TOS|Assignment: Eternity|The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 1|The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 2}})
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By [[2040]], television become outdated and finally obsolete. ([[Star Trek: The Next Generation|''TNG'']] [[episode]]: "[[The Neutral Zone]]") Following television's demise, the popularity of stage plays saw a resurgence. (''TNG'' novel: ''[[Debtors' Planet]]'')
  
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By [[2020]], no space shows were even shown on television, a fact [[Shaun Christopher]] cited to show how public interest in space exploration had faded. ({{n|TOS|The Rings of Time}})
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By [[2040]], television become outdated and finally obsolete. ({{e|TNG|The Neutral Zone}}) Following television's demise, the popularity of stage plays saw a resurgence. ({{n|TNG|Debtors' Planet}})
   
 
==Post-21st century==
  
==Post-21st century==
 
Despite the obsolescence of the medium, several programs remained familiar in popular culture for years to follow:
 
Despite the obsolescence of the medium, several programs remained familiar in popular culture for years to follow:
   
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[[Trip Tucker]] likened a story told by crewmate [[T'Pol]] to a tale from ''The Twilight Zone''. (''[[ENT]]'' [[episode]]: "[[Carbon Creek (episode)|Carbon Creek]]") The series' introduction of the horizon with starfield was an image [[Spock]] saw in the mind of [[Roberta Lincoln]], just before severing a meld. (''[[TOS]]'' [[novel]] "[[Assignment: Eternity]]") [[Vic Fontaine]] was a fan of ''The Twilight Zone'', during its [[1959]]-[[1964]] run. [[Odo]] said Rod Serling (Rodserl) sounded like a [[Romulan]] name. (''[[DS9]]'' [[novel]]s "[[The Fall of Terok Nor]]" "[[The War of the Prophets]]" "[[Inferno]]")
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[[Trip Tucker]] likened a story told by crewmate [[T'Pol]] to a tale from ''[[The Twilight Zone]]''. ({{e|ENT|{{ed|Carbon Creek}}}}) The series' introduction of the horizon with starfield was an image that [[Spock]] saw in the mind of [[Roberta Lincoln]] just before severing a meld. ({{n|TOS|Assignment: Eternity}}) [[Vic Fontaine]] was a fan of ''The Twilight Zone'', during its [[1959]]-[[1964]] run. [[Odo]] said Rod Serling (Rodserl) sounded like a [[Romulan]] name. ({{n|DS9|The Fall of Terok Nor|The War of the Prophets|Inferno}})
   
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In [[2275]], episodes of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' were presented in the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] [[recreation room]]. (''TOS'' [[novel]]: ''[[My Enemy, My Ally]]'')
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[[Christopher Pike]] owned an antique TV set in his [[quarters]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} in [[2254]]. ({{e|TOS|The Cage}})
   
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In [[2275]], episodes of old television and film series were presented in the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} [[recreation room]]. ({{n|TOS|My Enemy, My Ally}})
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[[Tom Paris]] was an avid fan of television, and [[B'Elanna Torres]] gave him a mid 20th century television with remote control so that he could watch old programs. (''[[VOY]]'' episodes: "[[Memorial]]", "[[Workforce]], Part 2").
  
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In [[2375]], [[Nog]] watched several films and television series while living in [[Vic Fontaine]]'s [[casino]]. These included ''Shane'', ''The Searchers'' and ''The Untouchables''. ({{e|DS9|It's Only a Paper Moon}})
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[[Tom Paris]] was an avid fan of television, and [[B'Elanna Torres]] gave him a mid 20th century television with remote control so that he could watch old programs. ({{e|VOY|{{ed|Memorial}}|Workforce}})
   
 
==Television Programs of Note==
  
==Television Programs of Note==
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*''The Addams Family''
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*''[[The Addams Family]]''
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*''Astro Boy''
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*''[[Astro Boy]]''
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*''The Avengers''
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*''[[The Avengers]]''
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*''Barney The Dinosaur''
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*''[[Benson (TV series)|Benson]]''
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*''The Brady Bunch''
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*''[[The Brady Bunch]]''
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*''G.I. Joe''
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*''[[The Dr. Marv Show]]''
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*''The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.''
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*''[[The Flintstones]]''
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*''Magilla Gorilla''
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*''[[G.I. Joe]]''
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*''Mission: Impossible''
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*''[[Gunsmoke]]''
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*''The Odd Couple''
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*''[[Magilla Gorilla]]''
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*''[[Mission: Impossible]]''
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*''The Partridge Family''
  
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*''Popeye''
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*''[[The Odd Couple]]''
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*''Quick Draw McGraw''
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*''[[The Partridge Family]]''
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*''[[Quick Draw McGraw]]''
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*''[[The Three Stooges]]''
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*''[[The Twilight Zone]]''
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*''[[Welcome to the Family]]''
   
 
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:''See also: [[Star Trek within Star Trek]]''
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Y4-TV-studio

A television studio on Viden during the production of Welcome to the Family.

Television (abbreviated TV) was one of the most popular entertainment mediums on Earth in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

A television was one of many attractions at the 1939 New York World's Fair. The new invention was described as a radio with pictures. Years later, Herbert Rossoff would insult the work of Julius Eaton and Kay Eaton, suggesting it was so bad as to make one want to buy a television. (DS9 novelization: Far Beyond the Stars)

Roberta Lincoln had great familiarity with contemporary television programming, frequently making references to such. (TOS novels: Assignment: Eternity, The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 1, The Eugenics Wars: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 2)

By 2020, no space shows were even shown on television, a fact Shaun Christopher cited to show how public interest in space exploration had faded. (TOS novel: The Rings of Time)

By 2040, television become outdated and finally obsolete. (TNG episode: "The Neutral Zone") Following television's demise, the popularity of stage plays saw a resurgence. (TNG novel: Debtors' Planet)

Post-21st century

Despite the obsolescence of the medium, several programs remained familiar in popular culture for years to follow:

Trip Tucker likened a story told by crewmate T'Pol to a tale from The Twilight Zone. (ENT episode: "Carbon Creek") The series' introduction of the horizon with starfield was an image that Spock saw in the mind of Roberta Lincoln just before severing a meld. (TOS novel: Assignment: Eternity) Vic Fontaine was a fan of The Twilight Zone, during its 1959-1964 run. Odo said Rod Serling (Rodserl) sounded like a Romulan name. (DS9 novels: The Fall of Terok Nor, The War of the Prophets, Inferno)

Christopher Pike owned an antique TV set in his quarters aboard the USS Enterprise in 2254. (TOS episode: "The Cage")

In 2275, episodes of old television and film series were presented in the USS Enterprise recreation room. (TOS novel: My Enemy, My Ally)

In 2375, Nog watched several films and television series while living in Vic Fontaine's casino. These included Shane, The Searchers and The Untouchables. (DS9 episode: "It's Only a Paper Moon")

Tom Paris was an avid fan of television, and B'Elanna Torres gave him a mid 20th century television with remote control so that he could watch old programs. (VOY episodes: "Memorial", "Workforce")

Television Programs of Note

See also: Star Trek within Star Trek

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