This video can be found at the Internet Archive.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
"Wireless Wizard Remote Control" - 1961
This RCA remote controls 7 functions - check out the remote's storage compartment on the TV.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Zenith Space Command 400 AD
Note the importance of the "elegant fine furniture" aspect of this 1959 advertisement.
DuMont Remote
What is interesting about this early DuMont remote is the need for batteries - unlike the Zenith Space Command units. The advertisement in the previous post features this remote.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
DuMont
In addition to being one of the original US television networks, DuMont also manufactured television sets. Here is a wonderful 1959 ad. Remember when your TV cabinet matched the style of the living room furniture?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Space-Age Part II
Demonstrating the influence of the Space-Age in the late 1950s - this portable Admiral has a Bomarc missile on its screen.
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