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CBS Television City…Circa 1988

Posted on March 9, 2013April 28, 2021


CBS Television City…Circa 1988

This clip takes a look back as CBS prepares for it’s 60th Anniversary. Since the company became CBS in 1928, I’m guessing this was shot in 87 or 88. Enjoy!

http://CDN.eyesofageneration.com/Content/Viewseum/tvc1988.mp4

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