A THANK YOU, And A Welcome To A New “Old Friend”
A THANK YOU, And A Welcome To A New “Old Friend”
Until yesterday, Christina Skaggs never knew about Eyes Of A Generation, but thanks to one of television’s top hockey cameramen, Kevin Vahey, she does now. Over the years, we’ve seen Christina here as the female camera operator on ‘The Match Game’ and two clips with her were posted here yesterday. She’s added some comments to those and will be sending along some pictures soon.
This is where I say THANK YOU! Not only to Kevin, but to the many that have passed along Eyes Of A Generation to their friends and co workers. I am constantly amazed how many of television’s top people are here every day. More than that though, I can’t even begin to tell you how appreciated your one of a kind “eye witness” input and comments are!
At this very moment, people at ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox, Warner Brothers, Universal, the BBC and many more networks and production houses are looking at this site, as are many on the sets of some of the biggest shows. Camera operators, video editors, writers, producers, directors, engineers, lighting and set designers and more are all here and I thank you all for coming! We even have network talent and executives among us, and lots of friends in Argentina, Brazil and Australia.
I try to curate television history here by telling stories, but it is you who bring it all to life with your comments, photos and additions. Collectively, we as a kind of family, fill in a lot of blank pages about television’s past and present…something that no one else anywhere is doing. I thank each of you for your interest, passion and input! Thank YOU being a part of Eyes Of A Generation! – Bobby Ellerbee
PS. Welcome also to Jack Young who’s recently joined in.
I appreciate this site too. I’m a relative ‘newbie’ at only 35 years in the business, but it’s good to know there are so many of us broadcasters from around the world who share the love and affection for our unique medium and the great people in it.
I call it a nice place for those of us TV history enthusiasts who are young (I’m only 33, about to hit 34) to mingle with the veterans.
I want to add my thanks for all the work that you are doing to keep TV History alive.
If you work in TV and are not hip to this site you are missing out BIGTIME.
I am constantly amazed at how this site has taken off. I remember when you told me about it those years ago. It started as just a collection of photos and facts about TV cameras, but has grown exponentially into what has become the reference point for all television history. What’s even more amazing is that you’ve kept it alive and filled it with so much original content, not just occasionally, but nearly every day! This work does not go unnoticed. I always look forward to see what you’ve written each time I log onto Facebook.
Thank you for this great site. I have worked in the San Francisco market for 20 years now as a master control operator. I’m not sure if I will continue working in the broadcast industry with all the changes happening.
She will have to tell us about the “Walter Cronkite, eat your heart out!” moment.
This is the perfect gathering place for fans of TV history!
It is amazing to look at all of the things you come up with… My 45 year career really comes to life in my mind as I often see my part in all of this… The time has flown by…
I love this site. It’s like one happy hour sharing stories and tidbits, but without the hangover afterwards. 🙂
this is just a great site and again thank you so much for all the hard work !