The New York Times, with what was threatening to become a customary lack of prescience, forecast that it would never be a serious competitor for radio because "people must sit and keep their eyes glued on a screen; the average American family hasn't time for it."34
The New York Times initially predicted that television would fail to compete with radio, citing that the requirement to focus on a screen would not fit the busy lifestyles of average American families. This viewpoint reflected a broader skepticism about the potential impact of television as a medium.
Bill Bryson's commentary in "Made in America" highlights this misjudgment, underscoring how the newspaper underestimated the allure and eventual dominance of television in American homes. It serves as a reminder of how rapidly technological advancements can reshape entertainment preferences.
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