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KTLA Mobile Units 1956

Posted on June 27, 2013April 28, 2021


KTLA Mobile Units 1956

In the first 3 or 4 minutes, we get to see the KTLA mobile units set up their TK30s and film cameras to cover the opening of the Capitol Records Tower. After that, there is tour of the new digs, that takes in all but the recording studios. Thanks to David Crosthwait for sending this video.

http://CDN.eyesofageneration.com/Content/Viewseum/ktlamobile56.mp4

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