The skyline segment could not have been any earlier than 1976, since we see the completed Federal Reserve building, which I believe was finished in 1976.
Everyone seems to believe that the first VO is David Ives, then president of the station, who also hosted the auction. I tend to agree, though I was very young back then... :-)
In the pixelation sequence we see Christopher Lydon, who joined WGBH and the 10 O'Clock News in 1977, so this sequence cannot be from any earlier than that year. Perhaps their was a very similar sequence with many of the same photo stills that was used prior to 1977 and then was updated.with new ones with newer programming. Amusingly enough, it was never updated again for at least 12 more years. :-)
Yep, and I honestly remember the first time I saw the "museum hallway" sign on/off around 1988..knowing I would never see the old pixelated sequence again. Of course, I never would have dreamed of anything like youtube coming along back in 1988 either!
NICELY HANDLED! I'm shouting with excitement. This is so cool. I too was wondering if I'd ever see it again. Very clever and creative on your part. I applaud this feat. Great job.:D
You forget the PBS Ident from 1971 at the begining.
television472tv 5 months ago
You could always splice in the "saying goodnight" from the overdubbed version.
cpc24 2 years ago
That's a good point however the last surname gets lost in the fadeout as well. But still, if I ever try to improve this, I'll keep your idea in mind.
MSTS1 2 years ago
The skyline segment could not have been any earlier than 1976, since we see the completed Federal Reserve building, which I believe was finished in 1976.
Pdasilva0324 2 years ago
Everyone seems to believe that the first VO is David Ives, then president of the station, who also hosted the auction. I tend to agree, though I was very young back then... :-)
utubesnamepolsux 2 years ago
In the pixelation sequence we see Christopher Lydon, who joined WGBH and the 10 O'Clock News in 1977, so this sequence cannot be from any earlier than that year. Perhaps their was a very similar sequence with many of the same photo stills that was used prior to 1977 and then was updated.with new ones with newer programming. Amusingly enough, it was never updated again for at least 12 more years. :-)
JJColb 3 years ago
David Gregory, alumni of Channel 2's 10 o'clock News, now at NBC. I have not forgotten too! Was the sweeper sweeping for the duration?
hkfreak 3 years ago
Yep, and I honestly remember the first time I saw the "museum hallway" sign on/off around 1988..knowing I would never see the old pixelated sequence again. Of course, I never would have dreamed of anything like youtube coming along back in 1988 either!
Pdasilva0324 2 years ago
NICELY HANDLED! I'm shouting with excitement. This is so cool. I too was wondering if I'd ever see it again. Very clever and creative on your part. I applaud this feat. Great job.:D
mr2del 3 years ago
I thought the pixelation was the 'new' part, introduced around 1978?
Pdasilva0324 3 years ago