In 1955 every citizen of central Texas had their eyes locked on the trial of Harry L. Washburn. Partly due to the salacious details surrounding his crime and who his victim was. And partly because it was the first murder trial they could watch from the comfort of their own homes.
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Sources:
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25398295/harry-weaver/

https://wacohistory.org/items/show/137

https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/-In-December-1955-local-murder-trial-kept-viewers-glued-to-TVs-565908081.html

https://malefactorsregister.com/wp/a-deadly-mistake/

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