The early 20th century marked the beginning of the entertainment industry as we know it today. Radio, which emerged in the 1920s, was one of the first mediums to bring entertainment into people's homes. Families would gather around the radio set to listen to news, music, and serialized dramas, such as "The Shadow" and "The Jack Benny Program." Radio's popularity paved the way for television, which became a staple in American households in the 1950s.