

CBS NewsĬBS’ news program – ‘See It Now’, took the world of TV by storm. People took more interest in the news, as they came to know of what was happening around, in real time. With television reaching every nook and corner of the country, the last vestiges of isolation were rooted out. In 1952, the Republican and the Democratic conventions were broadcasted live from Philadelphia, to the rest of the country. In fact, the concept of TV guide began at that time to help people keep a track of their favorite programs. Soap operas, crime dramas, and game shows, almost all started during this decade. The 1950s was also the time when many categories of programs that are popular today were introduced. Introduction of Soap Operas and Modern Entertainment Mid-fifties was also the time when color television was introduced, but it took another couple of years for it to become a dominant medium. It was closely followed by launching of remote control and transistorized television sets towards 1959. These programs of reality television like Candid Camera, broke the monotony of scripted drama. Towards the mid-fifties, live performances of reality TV shows were broadcast for the first time that created a different form of television entertainment. Evening was the time for family shows like – ‘I Love Lucy’, ‘The Jackie Gleason Show’, ‘Your Hit Parade’, ‘Father Knows Best’, ‘Our Miss Brooks’, ‘The Burns and Allen Show’, etc. ‘American Bandstand’ was a huge hit among the teenagers. Programs like ‘The Howdy Doody Show’ and ‘Disneyland Series’ were popular among school-going kids. Even during the 1950s, television tried to cater to audience of all age groups. The popular shows of the 1950s are regarded as classics today. TV Shows of the 1950s Some Popular TV Shows Invisible text to format smartphones.Other than these, there were many other popular brands of TV like General Electric, Hoffman, Motorola, Westinghouse, Dumont, Andrea, National, and many more. We will be adding items to the list frequently, so check back if you don't find what you're looking for. Take a look at our list, and if you find something you need, make a donation and it is yours. We are making them available to the collecting community (non-commercial only). Over the years we have accumulated a large quantity of replacement flybacks, yokes, transformers, coils and other replacement parts. Ordered a number of printed circuit boards, and are making themĪvailable to anyone who needs one at our cost of $25 or 15 Pounds It can also be used with early electronic (AM sound) American sets. We have designed a simple modulator to be used with British 405 line Thordarson Cross Reference (courtesy of Kurt Lofback) Modifying an industrial video monitor to become a 405/525/625 line multi-standard monitor

Technical information on selected sets - postwar Technical information on selected sets - early electronic Technical information on selected sets - color Ram Transformer Cross Reference (courtesy of Kurt Lofback)īypassing the RF/IF Sections in Antique TV Sets (Wayne Abare)Ĭanadian TV set schematic diagrams for saleĬRT substitution chart (from 's forums)

Restoration Stories Basic Television Restoration (from /uk)Īdditional Information on Restoration Antique Radio Classifieds These are some of the sets we have restored: Admiral Ambassador Those considering restoring an old television set. Foundation to restore all the sets in its collection to working
