In today's society, television has become the most popular channel for information dissemination. It is through television that the entire nation can stay updated on the latest developments regarding the Wenchuan earthquake. It's hard to imagine what life would be like without television. Living without TV is truly unimaginable. And the development of television technology is also rapidly advancing. From the 14-inch black-and-white TV of my childhood to the 21-inch color TV and now the large-sized flat-screen TVs, the progress of television can be described as happening at an incredibly fast pace. Below, I will take everyone through a detailed look at the three stages of television development: the past, the present, and the future.