

The birthplace of TV isn't where you think, and the receipts are WILD.
In 1942, television was born in Paris, rue Cognacq-Jay. Today, around 60% of programs are filmed in Plaine-Saint-Denis. Baptiste Morel receives various guests to return to this story.
Production
Rare archival footage from 1942 Paris television studios.
Writing
Morel's guest curation connects past innovators to present industry.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Rue Cognacq-Jay studio was operated by the German occupation's Radio-Paris, making French TV's origin politically complicated.
Plaine-Saint-Denis's dominance mirrors Hollywood's studio system consolidation—France essentially built its own Burbank in a former industrial wasteland.
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