We got the set in late 1952 or early 1953; the photo is probably from the same time and was taken in Eugene, Oregon (USA). Until a local station started broadcasting, we only got a very fuzzy picture from a UHF station in Portland. The cable going off to the right went to a UHF antenna on top of a 40-foot mast on the roof; later in 1953, there was another cable going through the wall on the right connected to a VHF antenna lower on the mast to pick up signals from a new TV station in Eugene.
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stevekosareff 29 months ago | reply
I'm developing a documentary on the rise and fall of the American television set industry as seen through the eyes of four independent dealers who have been open for 50 years. There is a demo reel viewable @ http://kck.st/fLzOUC or on the project website: http://www.TVMan.tv. The seven-minute film features archival film and photographs of television sets.
MetalGuruMessiah 12 months ago | reply
Greetings John,
Such an awesome photo! Thanks so much! I've made it one of the "stars" ;-) in a couple of videos I've done for a series I'm working on for songs from Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road:
Originally selected for use in
"Roy Rogers"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2yRASZqKeM
Then realized it was also PERFECT for "Candle In The Wind":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK1XlMsTgmM
I linked to the photo in the video description of both (actually forgot to link for the first one until today when I received a comment about it the second and searched out the source...sorry for the oversight!)
I absolutely love this photo and hope you find it's usage respectable and acceptable....I always try to use other's art in a manner that will highlight and honor the original creator.
I hope you enjoy the videos.....I believe the Marilyn Monroe one may ultimately become much more popular owing greatly to the wonderful art such as yours. Thank you so much for your gracious consideration and kindness in allowing your art to produce new art. Please let me know if you have any special consideration....I'll gladly honor as requested.
Sincerely,
Jon
gbaku 12 months ago | reply
Hi Jon,
I loved the videos. Thanks for letting me know about them! I think I still have my Roy Rogers Riders Club card somewhere and will post a scan of it here if/when I find it. Those shots of me and Marilyn Monroe are priceless! Great job!
Thanks again,
John
MetalGuruMessiah 12 months ago | reply
Hey John,
So fantastic to hear from you, and to know you enjoyed the use of this picture! It's an absolutely incredible photo...the era, your youthful expression, that t.v......just an innocence that many of us long for today, and sadly a time and place that youngsters never had the joy to experience.
I replied to your comment on the "Candle In The Wind" video.....a little good-natured joke 'bout Marilyn making everything look better...after I posted it I thought, "oh, I hope he doesn't take that wrong"!.....anyway, I hope you got it. You really were a GREAT looking kid, for the record! LOL!
Anyway.....I'm so happy to know the person in the video, it really makes them both all the more special.
Take care,
Jon