I thought this was actually one of two back-to-back specials CBS broadcast upon the opening of Television City.
Besides this entertainment show, wasn't there also a documentary hosted by Edward R. Murrow, taking viewers on a behind-the-scenes look at TV production, immediately before or after this special??
Actually, the CBS "eye" [created by William Golden] was officially introduced in September 1951. Television City replaced "Columbia Square" {originally the network's West Coast radio studios, most of which were converted for TV as early as 1949} as the network's West Coast telecast facilities in November '52.
It must have been very exciting to work in television in it's infancy. Jack Benny, by the way, did his show from Studio 33 (now the Bob Barker Studio).
Great video. Nice job on the audio transfer. That's about as good an an optical kine track is ever going to sound!
guyfrosty 8 months ago
I thought this was actually one of two back-to-back specials CBS broadcast upon the opening of Television City.
Besides this entertainment show, wasn't there also a documentary hosted by Edward R. Murrow, taking viewers on a behind-the-scenes look at TV production, immediately before or after this special??
altfactor 1 year ago
Actually, the CBS "eye" [created by William Golden] was officially introduced in September 1951. Television City replaced "Columbia Square" {originally the network's West Coast radio studios, most of which were converted for TV as early as 1949} as the network's West Coast telecast facilities in November '52.
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
Both CBS and NBC pioneered in studio facilities, CBS with this, and NBC with 'Color City' (NBC Burbank). Both impressive facilities for their time.
747400fan 2 years ago
Ahh, the birth of the CBS eyes. Still going strong for 58 years
newscaster13 2 years ago
Bravo! I wish that we could see it in its entirety!
bobandrayfan1 2 years ago
Great to see that somebody had the foresight to preserve some of the early network image promos.
Market42Fan 2 years ago
It must have been very exciting to work in television in it's infancy. Jack Benny, by the way, did his show from Studio 33 (now the Bob Barker Studio).
catholicpriest1 2 years ago
The famous CBS curtains make an appearance.
brithgob 2 years ago