History of the remote control

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  • 1950s: Tune-o-magic, Remot-o-magic
  • Zenith
    • 1955: Flashmatic
      • Photoelectric cells
    • 1957?: Space Command
      • Sound based
    • 1980s: Infrared remotes
      • standard for most remotes
  • Combatting zapping
    • Shorter theme songs
    • Teasers
    • End credits over end of ep