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The Amazing Backstory of THE WORLD’S FIRST RCA COLOR CAMERAS

The Amazing Backstory of THE WORLD’S FIRST RCA COLOR CAMERAS

  • July 24, 2026

I would hope that if back in the 1970s, NBC knew what I am about…

“Battle Over Television” – Mechanix Illustrated, 1945

“Battle Over Television” – Mechanix Illustrated, 1945

  • July 28, 2024

  Thanks to Barry Mitchell, here's some glimpses into how the future of television looked…

The ED SULLIVAN SHOW, The NORELCO ERA…Part 5 (of 7)

The ED SULLIVAN SHOW, The NORELCO ERA…Part 5 (of 7)

  • September 20, 2023

The Norelco Era: Before we talk about the cameras, let's talk about Ed's "personal cameraman",…

The ED SULLIVAN SHOW, The RCA TK41 SPECIAL USE…Part 7 (of 7)

The ED SULLIVAN SHOW, The RCA TK41 SPECIAL USE…Part 7 (of 7)

  • September 20, 2023

SPECIAL COLOR BONUS PAGE: Before October 31, 1965...the day CBS Studio 50 was color capable…

4 Minutes Of RCA/NBC Color With TK41s

4 Minutes Of RCA/NBC Color With TK41s

  • May 19, 2021

This is part of the original 26-minute RCA presentation from 1956 that pitches color to…

December 12, 1937…America’s First Mobile Units Delivered

December 12, 1937…America’s First Mobile Units Delivered

  • December 12, 2020

On December 12, 1937, the world's first electronic television remote units were delivered by RCA…

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 1, PART 1

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 1, PART 1

  • December 16, 2016

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 1, PART 1 Today is the eve…

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 1, PART 2

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 1, PART 2

  • December 16, 2016

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 1, PART 2 Today is the eve…

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 2, PART 5

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 2, PART 5

  • December 16, 2016

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 2, PART 5 Today is the 63rd…

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 2, PART 6

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 2, PART 6

  • December 16, 2016

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 2, PART 6 Today is the 63rd…

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 3, PART 7

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 3, PART 7

  • December 16, 2016

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 3, PART 7 Yesterday was the 63rd…

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 3, PART 8

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 3, PART 8

  • December 16, 2016

SPECIAL 3 DAY BIRTH OF COLOR EVENT: DAY 3, PART 8 Yesterday was the 63rd…

Three Generations In Television: The Merklein Family

Three Generations In Television: The Merklein Family

  • September 25, 2016

It's not every day you come across a TV pioneer like Frank Merklein, or a…

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,…

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All You Ever Wanted to Know About NORELCO CAMERAS

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  • July 21, 2026

The Amazingly Precise History of Color Television from Ed Reitan

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  • May 31, 2026

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

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  • May 31, 2026

HOW TELEVISION GRAPHICS CAME TO BE

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  • February 14, 2024

Countdown #55

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  • August 16, 2026

Countdown #56

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  • August 9, 2026

Countdown #57

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Countdown #58

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