on (the) television

on (the) television
on (the) ˈtelevision idiom
(also informal on TV) (also BrE informal on the ˈtelly) being broadcast by television; appearing in a television programme

What's on television tonight?

Is there anything good on the telly tonight?

It was on TV yesterday.

I recognize you. Aren't you on television?

Main entry:televisionidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • The Television Ghost — was an early television show broadcast from 1931 to 1933 by W2XAB New York City, an experimental television station of Columbia Broadcasting System. Each episode lasted for 15 minutes. The idea of the show was that the ghosts of the murdered… …   Wikipedia

  • The Television Tells Us — Infobox Single Name = The Television Tells Us Artist = The Music Tapes from Album = 1st Imaginary Symphony For Nomad B side = Released = 1998 Format = 7 Recorded = Genre = Indie rock, Experimental, Fuzz folk Length = 7:28 Label = Elephant 6,… …   Wikipedia

  • On the Television — Genre Comedy Written by George McGrath Directed by Gary Halvorson Starring George McGrath Tim Conway Jr. Country of origin …   Wikipedia

  • Animation in the United States in the television era — From the big screen to the small screen Cartoons were never just for children. Cartoons in the Golden Age, such as Red Hot Riding Hood , contained topical and often suggestive humor, though they were seen primarily as children s entertainment by… …   Wikipedia

  • Television in the United States — Television is one of the major major mass media of the United States. In an expansive country of more than 300 million people, television programs are some of the few things that nearly all Americans can share. Ninety nine percent of American… …   Wikipedia

  • Television in Australia — began as early as 1934 in Brisbane with experimental transmissions by amateur station VK4CM.cite web title = Birth of Our Nation publisher = Brisbane Courier Mail url = http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/extras/federation/Timelines/CMFedTimelineNa… …   Wikipedia

  • Television content rating systems — give viewers an idea of the suitability of a television program for children or adults. Many countries have their own television rating system and each country s rating process may differ due to local priorities. Programs are rated by either the… …   Wikipedia

  • The CW Television Network — Type Broadcast television network …   Wikipedia

  • The Price Is Right (U.S. game show) — The Price Is Right Format Game show Created by Mark Goodson Bill Todman Directed b …   Wikipedia

  • The Daily Show — Also known as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Genre …   Wikipedia

  • Television in Greece and Cyprus — Television broadcasting in Greece began in 1966, with the first network, EPT (Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi) broadcasting out of Athens, as a state owned monopoly. Original broadcasts were in black and white. A second network, YENED, opened in… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”