TeleTales #55…VIII Winter Olympics From Squaw Valley

On February 6, 2015 - TV History

TeleTales #55…VIII Winter Olympics From Squaw Valley

In February of 1960, CBS televised the events live from California in glorious black and white, but at least by then, there was video tape. As a matter of fact, this is one of the first times videotape was used to help officials officials judge an event. There was a question if one of the skiers had touched a flag and the tape was used to help the judges see what had really happened. Thanks to Kevin Vahey for the great picture. Please remember to visit the main page to see all of todays articles…just click on the blue text at the top of this post. -Bobby Ellerbee

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3 Comments

  1. Gary Walters February 6, 2015

    I wonder how many resources CBS Sports committed to Squaw Valley in 1960? Also, that was the first time I ever heard of the car company Renault, and the model called the Dauphine, that was advertised during the Olympic Broadcasts.

  2. Dennis Degan February 6, 2015

    Ahh, ski jumping. The only time I ever TD’d was a ski jumping event for ESPN in 1986 at Lake Placid.

  3. Mark Sudock February 6, 2015

    “Eyes” nails it again! Bobby, you’re commitment is a national treasure. Thank you.