WJAC-TV began broadcasting on Sept. 15, 1949. Take a journey into the past of WJAC-TV -- we hope you enjoy these pictures of yesterday.

What Things Cost in 1949:
Car: $1,650
Gasoline: 26 cents/gal
House: $14,500
Bread: 14 cents/loaf
Milk: 84 cents/gallon
Postage Stamp: 3 cents
Stock Market: 200
Average Annual Salary: $3,600
Minimum Wage: 40 cents per hour


Also in 1949…
By August, 2,000,000 sets in US, with 720,000 in New York city alone.
RCA steps up the development of its all-electronic color system.
TV sales expand at a rapid rate -- are 600% ahead of 1948.
DuMont 20" set is reduced to $999.
Laws prohibiting the installation of TVs in automobiles are enacted.
Captain Video debuts on the DuMont Network.
Howdy Doody merchandising tops $11 million for the year.