TeleTales #31…Covering Football In 1949 vs Now

On January 28, 2015 - TV History

TeleTales #31…Covering Football In 1949 vs Now

With the Super Bowl looming, take a look at the difference in camera placements with 53 cameras in use this year. Below you’ll see the placement of the 4 RCA TK30s ABC used to cover a game at The Los Angeles Coliseum in 1949.

My how times have changed! Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee


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5 Comments

  1. Dave Jones January 29, 2015

    I remember switching 4 (color) camera football games for CBS in the mid seventies!

  2. Michael Hill January 29, 2015

    That is insane.

  3. Scott Morgan January 28, 2015

    I hope you continue to post more info like the camera layout for the SB, and pictures of truck compound etc.

  4. Ken Heinemann January 28, 2015

    51 cameras and they will use 8 Inflated ego on someone’s part. Not to mention the wasted money.

  5. Russell Ross January 28, 2015

    In addition to how things have changed…. notice the cameraman was wearing a tie and jacket !!!