From Everyday Science and Mechanics, a few quick notes on the state of mechanical and electronic television progress, including the lens drum and diagrams of European sets.
The Norelco Era: Before we talk about the cameras, let’s talk about Ed’s “personal cameraman”, Mr. George Moses who whe see above shooting the boss with a new Norelco PC71. Stage Manager Eddie Brinkman was with Ed from the first show till the last one and George was there for 21 of the 23 years! […]
It was March 27, 1955, when NBC Burbank was dedicated…two and a half years after it opened October 4, 1952. Why the long wait? It was all about color. The new NBC black and white facilities at Burbank were Studios 1 and 3 and were in heavy use from the start, but until the FCC […]
Blueprints of the former NBC studios in Brooklyn.
One of America’s favorite shows debuted live on NBC, February 25, 1950. This is the “Day Sheet” from that broadcast showing how the day would lay out. The show was 90 minutes and aired at 9PM ending at 10:30PM, but notice that their day started at 9AM with a full dress rehearsal at 5PM. Starring […]