First Sideline Camera Used, October 1957
On December 19, 2014
- Archives, TV History
From the October 1957 edition of “Radio Age” magazine (page 20), here’s a shot of the first use of a portable camera on the sidelines. The article describes the 4 camera coverage plan, plus the sideline mini cam that at this time was all directed by the man who would become a legend in sports television, Harry Cole! -Bobby Ellerbee
I am sure a young Production Assistant at NBC took notice of this usage, and formed a Syllabus of how Sports on TV could be covered. Roone Arledge.