"TV Guide: Fall Preview, 1960-1961 Shows," September 24-30, 1960

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Artifact Overview

The first televised debate between Senator Kennedy and Vice President Nixon was considered a turning point in the 1960 Presidential election. This TV Guide cover announced the new fall lineup while inside an article reminded viewers to watch this debate on Monday, September 26, 1960. It stated, "In an unprecedented event, the citizen in his living room witnesses a campaign debate staged specifically for him."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

September 1960

Subject Date

24 September 1960-30 September 1960

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2013.96.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.375 in
Width: 5.125 in
Length: 0.188 in

Inscriptions

Text on front cover: FALL / preview / 1960-1961 SHOWS
"TV Guide: Fall Preview, 1960-1961 Shows," September 24-30, 1960