Camera Rarities 1, Of 3…First NBC Tests Of The RCA TK30? Thanks to Tom Buckley, here is a very rare photo, that I think was taken in the two week period between June 5 and June 18, 1946. On June 19, 1946, NBC’s broadcast of the Joe Lewis-Billy Conn rematch at Yankee Stadium, was the […]
The BEST EVER Story Of Disney! My most favorite voice belongs to the great Mason Adams and his narration sets the perfect tone for this magnificent presentation. This Disney Channel special covers everything from the history to the how in exceptional detail with ultra rare footage at every turn. From Steamboat Willie to Epcot…this covers […]
Super Rare Footage…Live Television At 1939 World’s Fair After the opening days of the fair that were broadcast by NBC, the RCA Pavilion had a camera that visitors could walk in front of and see themselves on a monitor. It was all the rage and certificates were issued stating that the bearer had indeed been […]
ABC’s conversations about getting serious in late night programming began in the fall of 1966. Coincidentally, or not, that was around the time they bought the great 1313 Vine Street studio facility that Don Lee had built. There were four huge studios and plenty of room for lots of new shows. But who could they […]