I have a memory of my father and my grandfather trying to watch a football game at my gramp's place in small town Ohio in the early 50's. They couldn't quite get the station to come in, so there was lots of distortion and "snow" on the little b/w/ screen, the teams were wearing white, or whatever what color appeared that way, It was blowing snow outside and for sure in Cleveland where the game was being played. we couldn't see a thing on that little TV, but the adults in the room were completely engaged with it. One of my first experiences with the power of the medium. I think I was having a fine time too.
seth