Archive: U.S. House of Representatives begins televising proceedings
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NBC NEWS ARCHIVE: March 19, 1979: Proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives are televised for the first time to some skepticism that politicians will see an opportunity for performance.Dec. 1, 2021
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