FCC licenses TV airwaves. FDR dies in office. Screen Extras Guild, with SAG's financial assistance, is certified as a Hollywood union. First regular TV programming. Harpo Marx, Dick Powell form SAG TV Committee.
Studios begin audience marketing research polls.
Robert Montgomery resigns Presidency, due to production interest. Ronald Reagan chosen to replace him. Taft-Hartley Law passed. And the downhill slide will continue. All About Eve, An American in Paris.