Yes, portions of the program were on film (particularly the "Old-Time Movie" segments and some of the commercials, although almost all of them were delivered LIVE, like the show itself) and on "record" [Bob Smith pre-recorded Howdy's dialogue on disc before each program]. The "test pattern" title was a holdover from the days when Howdy would virtually begin NBC's broadcast day {including most of their affiliates} at 5:30pm(et).
Yes, portions of the program were on film (particularly the "Old-Time Movie" segments and some of the commercials, although almost all of them were delivered LIVE, like the show itself) and on "record" [Bob Smith pre-recorded Howdy's dialogue on disc before each program]. The "test pattern" title was a holdover from the days when Howdy would virtually begin NBC's broadcast day {including most of their affiliates} at 5:30pm(et).
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
target practise.
ruggedterrain3 1 year ago