January 1, 1954 marked several color television "firsts"...it was the first time the new NBC…
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September 17, 1955…First College Football Colorcast
The first NBC color coverage of a college football game was in Atlanta when Georgia…
‘Your Show Of Shows’ & The International Theater
'Your Show Of Shows' & The International Theater Located at 5 Columbus Circle in NYC,…
December 1950…The Debut Of The Sanner Crane
Thanks to Maureen Carney, we have an article that introduces and dates the Sanner Studio…
‘The Price Is Right’: NBC’s Colonial Theater, January 1, 1962
'The Price Is Right': NBC's Colonial Theater, January 1, 1962 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6cAJo8cLlA&ab_channel=G.Christianson By chance, both the…
When Networks Owned Their Own Remote Fleets
When Networks Owned Their Own Remote Fleets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQalMEtkSS0&ab_channel=ArthurCollins Above is a good video of the…
FANTASTIC! Take A Look…This is the entire April 1961 “Color Television Progress” Report
FANTASTIC! Take A Look... This is the entire April 1961 "Color Television Progress" issue of…
A Rare Piece Of Equipment..The ‘Cinimobile’…
This is an ad for the Houston Fearless 'Cinimobile' hydraulic dolly. Last week I posted…
The Chapman Sidewinder
The Chapman Sidewinder This little workhorse debuted in the 70s and with it's 6 foot…
‘Truth Or Consequences’: A Fred Westbrook Photo
'Truth Or Consequences': A Fred Westbrook Photo Did you know this was the first game…
Inside The First RCA Experimental Color Cameras
Inside The First RCA Experimental Color Cameras This is Richard C. Webb, designer of the…
RCA’s First Experimental Color Television Cameras
RCA's First Experimental Color Television Cameras Shown here are the first two RCA color cameras…
1964, Republican National Convention, San Francisco
1964, Republican National Convention, San Francisco Great shot of the Marconi Mark IV in it's…
‘The Red Skelton Show’: CBS Television City, Studio 33
'The Red Skelton Show': CBS Television City, Studio 33 This photo from dress rehearsal on…
CBS Studio 52: 254 West 54th Street
CBS Studio 52: 254 West 54th Street As you may know, this became the famous…
CBS Color At Television City & The Bob Crosby Show (1953-57)
CBS Color At Television City & The Bob Crosby Show (1953-57) In the mid to…
Must See! Behind The Scenes…Fox Sports NFL Coverage
Must See! Behind The Scenes...Fox Sports NFL Coverage Thanks to Dave Perrussel and Dennis Martin…
Why It Was Called “Walkie Lookie”
Why It Was Called "Walkie Lookie" Yes, this portable wireless Vidicon camera had a lot…
August 1960, Boston’s Fenway Park
August 1960, Boston's Fenway Park This TK41 is shooing from center field in a test…
The Grandfather Of ENG Cameras, 1950
The Grandfather Of ENG Cameras, 1950 Last week, we looked at RCA's wireless version of…
Point & Shoot…The First Portable Movie Camera, 1882
Point & Shoot...The First Portable Movie Camera, 1882 The design of the first "Chronograph" as…