Since the dawn of inventions, many have helped out around the American family home. But in the 1950's there was such an outpour of amazing inventions it turned the decade around. It helped to make life much easier, and also increased output power of the family. Many have also changed how a family does certain things. Some inventions have also pulled a family together more. In the 1950's technology was able to increase leisure time of people.

One of the many inventions that changed American lives is the television. As stated in the CED magazine of 1998 "As the 1950s unfolded, cable TV began to make news, albeit minor." This attracted much of the family to the television during newscast reports. The attraction of the family to the television made stronger family ties and better communication between the families. Television sets during this time were black and white. The...