Follow Up: Jerry Lewis and Video Assist A few days ago, I posted a photo…
Tag: History
Sound pioneer Ray Dolby dies
Remembering Ray Dolby His first job was at Ampex working on video tape recording. From…
The Landmark Achievements Of “The Colgate Comedy Hour”
The Landmark Achievements Of "The Colgate Comedy Hour" There are three major landmarks in television…
NCIS…Season 11 Coming Up Soon…some interesting details
NCIS...Season 11 Coming Up Soon Here are some interesting details of the show's history...the pilot…
History Of The CBS Eye Logo
It was born in October of 1951 and here's Charles Osgood's story on it's development…
If This Stage Could Talk…Studio 50, The Ed Sullivan Theater
If This Stage Could Talk...Studio 50, The Ed Sullivan Theater Ed Sullivan is center stage…
The Mother of Invention of Videotape
In The Days Of Not So Instant Replays... Our friend Richard Wirth has a new…
‘The Voice Of Firestone’, #1 NBC Studio 8H, 1949
Ultra Rare 1: 'The Voice Of Firestone', NBC Studio 8H, 1949 Believe it or not,…
Historically Speaking…History Of Editing
Historically Speaking... This is a very interesting history of the way television shows were broadcast…
The Original Amateur Hour With Ted Mack
The Original Amateur Hour With Ted Mack: Part 1 Long before 'American Idol', 'Star Search'…
EMI, The Start Of Something Big…
EMI, The Start Of Something Big... Below is an EMI 203 Image Orthicon camera from…
From KECA To KABC…
From KECA To KABC... Before we get to the history, notice the dual floodlights on…
First Ever Image Orthicon Broadcast: June 19, 1946
First Ever Image Orthicon Broadcast: June 19, 1946 In this photo, you see one of…
Vladimir Zworykin’s Last Interview
Vladimir Zworykin's Last Interview: By Steve North Thanks to CBS Morning News writer Steve North…
Pierino Ronald “Perry” Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001)
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) Perry Como had a…
A Very Interesting History: The Chaplin Studios
A Very Interesting History: The Chaplin Studios In 1919, construction was completed on the land…
‘Mad Men’, Last Night…RCA TK42
'Mad Men', Last Night...RCA TK42 Thanks to Steve Finkelmeyer here is a shot of the…
The Masters Tournament: TV Coverage History 1956 Till Today
The Masters Tournament: TV Coverage History 1956 Till Today First, if you are working at…
What Do ‘Jaws’ & ‘20,000 Leagues’ Have In Common?
What Do 'Jaws' & '20,000 Leagues' Have In Common? Before I tell you, I thought…
WRGB: Historic In Many Ways
WRGB: Historic In Many Ways Before the history, take a look at these GE Iconoscope…
April 15, 1956: The Day Color TV Came To Chicago
April 15, 1956: The Day Color TV Came To Chicago http://www.richsamuels.com/nbcmm/1968/fadeup2.html The link above will…