"Television, they say, will permit a person to be entertained at home, without the effort of going to a picture house, without the trouble of booking seats, without the presence of other people."
- Ivor NovelloA well-known Welsh actor, singer, and composer from the early 20th century, Ivor Novello is frequently recalled for his perceptive observations on entertainment and society. He made several observations, one of which concerns the emergence of television as a new medium for entertainment at home. In …