How Nostalgic

On November 1, 2012 - TV History

How Nostalgic

Here’s an old 3 sided test pattern rack. Notice the ‘Willie Wirehand’ statuette in the background. Willie was the mascot/trademark of the Rural Electrification Association and well known in the ’50s and ’60s. He was called ‘Ready Kilowatt’ too and was a mascot for electric utility companies.

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3 Comments

  1. Ann Siegel November 3, 2012

    Great photo.

  2. Nina Hoover November 1, 2012

    I remember him! Also that TV didn’t go on the air until 6:00 evenings? Is that close to being accurate? Getting old..~

  3. Jim Young November 1, 2012

    Reddy Kilowatt was his name he also promoted Atomic Energy back in the day. There was also Willie Wirehand for the comercial electric providers.