Today, 97 years ago, on July 3, 1928 (Lunar Calendar May 16, 1928), TVs began to become popular in the United States. TVs On July 3, 1928, Americans only spent $75 to buy a TV. The TV magazine announced that the company had put the first US-made TV receiver on the market. This TV was very inexpensive, only $75. According to the magazine, more advanced TVs would be displayed at the Berlin Exhibition on July 31.