How did the advent of the television impact American culture and economy in the 1950s?

It influences in many factors.

Explanation:

Commercial television was having a profound and wide-ranging influence on American society and culture between the 1940s and 2000s. This influenced the way people think about social issues of such significance as race, gender and class. It has played a significant role in the political process, particularly in shaping national election campaigns. Furthermore, television programs and advertisements have been identified as major factors leading to increased American materialism (a perception that places more emphasis on the acquisition of material possessions than on other types of development).