For the most part, it's true. I was born in 1950 (I'm 61). I remember watching a children's show called "Mr. Moon" on a B/W TV. Then when I was 5, we moved to an area with no tv. I didn't see television again until I was 7, in 1957. wow --- does this thread ever bring back memories!
A couple more memories:
I remember when the first space ship circled the earth. I remember the first man stepping on the moon.
I remember our teacher bringing a huge old television to school in 1961 so we could try to see the inaugeration of John F. Kennedy. Far cry from watching tv on a 6" screen now!!!!