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The Oldest Surviving Color Videotape…May 22, 1958

The Oldest Surviving Color Videotape…May 22, 1958

  • July 3, 2014

The Oldest Surviving Color Videotape...May 22, 1958 This is the dedication of NBC's new studios…

The Care And Feeding Of The Ampex VR 2000 Quad VTR

The Care And Feeding Of The Ampex VR 2000 Quad VTR

  • July 2, 2014

The Care And Feeding Of The Ampex VR 2000 Quad VTR As your read this,…

The Ampex Senior Class…1956 – 1961

The Ampex Senior Class…1956 – 1961

  • July 2, 2014

The Ampex Senior Class...1956 - 1961 This 1961 ad from Ampex shows the first six…

‘Concentration’…NBC, August 25, 1958 – March 23, 1973

‘Concentration’…NBC, August 25, 1958 – March 23, 1973

  • July 2, 2014

'Concentration'...NBC, August 25, 1958 – March 23, 1973 The original network daytime series, 'Concentration', appeared…

July 2, 1964…President Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act Legislation

July 2, 1964…President Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act Legislation

  • July 2, 2014

July 2, 1964...President Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act Legislation This beautiful photo was taken in…

The Secret To Voicing ‘Porky Pig’ In 30 Seconds…Amazing!

The Secret To Voicing ‘Porky Pig’ In 30 Seconds…Amazing!

  • July 2, 2014

The Secret To Voicing 'Porky Pig' In 30 Seconds...Amazing! Thanks to our friend Randy West,…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY…COMMERCIAL TELEVISION! 73 Today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY…COMMERCIAL TELEVISION! 73 Today!

  • July 1, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...COMMERCIAL TELEVISION! 73 Today! At 1PM, July 1, 1941, NBC's WNBT in New York…

A New Can Of Worms…’The Price Is Right’ NBC Studio Locations

A New Can Of Worms…’The Price Is Right’ NBC Studio Locations

  • July 1, 2014

A New Can Of Worms...'The Price Is Right' NBC Studio Locations Frankly, I had always…

June 30,1952…’The Guiding Light’ Debuted

June 30,1952…’The Guiding Light’ Debuted

  • July 1, 2014

June 30, 1952 is the day 'The Guiding Light' came to CBS television. It's first…

Here’s A Rare Sight & Great DGA Article…’I Love Lucy’

Here’s A Rare Sight & Great DGA Article…’I Love Lucy’

  • June 30, 2014

This is a fascinating article from Ted Elrick in "The Director's Guild Of America Quarterly"…

Johnny Carson Desk…Sold for $35,000

Johnny Carson Desk…Sold for $35,000

  • June 30, 2014

Johnny Carson Desk...Sold for $35,000 (Click Images To Enlarge) In October of 2005, this Carson…

The Very First Hanna – Barbera Cartoon…’Ruff & Ready’

The Very First Hanna – Barbera Cartoon…’Ruff & Ready’

  • June 30, 2014

The Very First Hanna - Barbera Cartoon...'Ruff & Ready' This is the very first episode…

Behind The Scenes Of ‘Wonderama’…WNEW

Behind The Scenes Of ‘Wonderama’…WNEW

  • June 30, 2014

Behind The Scenes Of 'Wonderama'...WNEW This 6 minute clip takes us into the control room…

The Very First “Made For Television” Cartoon…’Crusader Rabbit’

The Very First “Made For Television” Cartoon…’Crusader Rabbit’

  • June 30, 2014

The Very First "Made For Television" Cartoon...'Crusader Rabbit' The concept of an animated series made…

Fans Of Animation Will Love This Page! Rare Early Cartoons…

Fans Of Animation Will Love This Page! Rare Early Cartoons…

  • June 30, 2014

Fans Of Animation Will Love This Page! Rare Early Cartoons... The link will take you…

Johnny Carson – Red Skelton Running Gag…1952

Johnny Carson – Red Skelton Running Gag…1952

  • June 29, 2014

Johnny Carson - Red Skelton Running Gag... In 1952, Johnny Carson joined CBS owned KNXT…

The “2000 Year Old Man”…Now 2088

The “2000 Year Old Man”…Now 2088

  • June 29, 2014

The "2000 Year Old Man"...Now 2088 Yesterday was Mel Brooks 88th birthday. What a career!…

‘The Muppet Show’…Horizontal Split Screen Open…Who knew?

‘The Muppet Show’…Horizontal Split Screen Open…Who knew?

  • June 29, 2014

'The Muppet Show'...Horizontal Split Screen Open Who knew? Until I saw this photo and compared…

A Real Rarity…’Amos ‘n’ Andy’ Television Screen Test, 1950

A Real Rarity…’Amos ‘n’ Andy’ Television Screen Test, 1950

  • June 29, 2014

A Real Rarity...'Amos 'n' Andy' Television Screen Test, 1950 Before 'Amos 'n' Andy' came to…

Wait! Now You’re Telling Me Big Bird Is Not Real Too?

Wait! Now You’re Telling Me Big Bird Is Not Real Too?

  • June 28, 2014

Wait! Now You're Telling Me Big Bird Is Not Real Too? Sorry again! It's really…

Kermit Lives In A Drawer & ‘The Muppets’ Was Shot In London…

Kermit Lives In A Drawer & ‘The Muppets’ Was Shot In London…

  • June 28, 2014

Kermit Lives In A Drawer & 'The Muppets' Was Shot In London... Who knew? I…

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The men and women who shaped American television —producers, directors, engineers, studio crews, and the families of industry legends shared their stories, photos, documents, and memories with me. Many told me the same thing, even the historians for the networks:

“You’re preserving the only institutional knowledge we have left.”

Eyes Of A Generation has always been a collection of history, but now — it has, by default, become a home for the institutional memory of ABC, NBC, and CBS.

In the same way networks kept the videotapes tapes but erased the talent, skill, craftsmanship and even revenue those recorded shows represented…they have lost their histories too!

This is television’s story — created by the people who shaped it and safeguarded here, for those who come after.

All You Ever Wanted to Know About NORELCO CAMERAS

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THE PERSONAL SCRAPBOOK OF GEORGE MOSES, ED SULLIVAN’S CAMERAMAN!

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