The Milton Berle Show (1948)
The First Era: Vaudeo (1948-1957)
The first era of television was dominated by the stars of Vaudeville and their transition to TV. Legends such as Milton Berle, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Jimmy Durante and more made the jump from stage and radio to TV. The later part of the era also gave rise to timeless classics and that uniquely television medium: the sitcom. Titles include I Love Lucy (1951) and The Honeymooners (1955).