In the '60s , Americans came to rely on TV for information and entertainment . With the Kennedy-Nixon debate , TV changed political campaigns . The debates were televised live in prime time ( a few hours before they happened ) so that people could watch them at home or work without having to go out into public places where there might be protests against
In the '60s , Americans came to rely on TV for information and entertainment . With the Kennedy-Nixon debate , TV changed political campaigns . Shows , like `` The Twilight Zone , '' tackled hot-button issues like racism .