Long before television became a household staple in the 1950s, Nazi Germany was already experimenting with live broadcasts and state-controlled programming. From news reports and entertainment shows to propaganda and speeches, the Third Reich built one of the world’s earliest television networks.
- Thanks to newly uncovered archives, this documentary reveals a forgotten chapter in media history and offers a rare glimpse into everyday television under Hitler’s regime.
Documentary: Tv Under The Swastika
Directed by: Michael Kloft
Production: Spiegel TV (1999)
Source: SLICE History