Wow! I have one of the Zenith Portholes. When I bought it 20 yrs ago it still worked. Anyone want to buy it? Shoot me an email at antmeeks60@yahoo.com
Just stumbled across this vid. Great restoration job, my friend. A very large salute to you.
I'm dying to get my hands on a Zenith porthole. Been wanting to own and restore one for a very long time. I hope it'll happen sooner rather than later, and would be very satisfied if it turned out at least half as nice as yours. I'm very impressed with what you did. Ya done good.
Yeah, some of my friends say it reminds them of a modern washing machine:-)
Back in 1948-1951 Zenith advertisements stated that a TV should be round because the eye is round. After 1951, the "trend" and consumer taste was for square screen TV's and Zenith stopped that advertising program.
Round screen TV's are now highly sought after by collectors because they are so rare and unique.
Do you have experience repairing old vacuum tube radios or televisions? If not, you might find a hobbyist/restorer in your area. These old sets need a total recapping done to the Electronics before you even think about applying power again. I would not advise powering up that Zenith TV of yours until the Electronics has been evaluated.
These old Zenith round screens are highly sought after by collectors. Its more valuable to you because it has family history.
i have a Zenith Round screen television that my great grandmother bought new in 1950. She quit using it in the late 50's after purchasing a "regular" tv. My mom remembers watching cartoons on it in the mid 60's, and said my great grandmother slapped the $hit out of her for even turning it on. It has been sitting from that time until I took ownership of it in 2005. Other than the power cord being very deteriorated, the set itself looks great. I'd like to get it working again!
I think I could watch this for hours.
2009cesarillo 3 weeks ago
Beautiful TV, I had to check it out when you told me of it, hope mine comes out that good when I am finished. So far it is still playing great!
RedDodge1968 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Wow! I have one of the Zenith Portholes. When I bought it 20 yrs ago it still worked. Anyone want to buy it? Shoot me an email at antmeeks60@yahoo.com
JimBrinkley1 5 months ago
wow....for back then that was a monster of a picture tube wasn't it?
inkey2 6 months ago
Yeah it does look like a modern day dryer :-)
Still its a very eloquently looking TV in my home.
ehsmoser 8 months ago
wow ... a dryer with a tv in it.... wow
rockosti 8 months ago
Radiation King!
southwick331 8 months ago
Just stumbled across this vid. Great restoration job, my friend. A very large salute to you.
I'm dying to get my hands on a Zenith porthole. Been wanting to own and restore one for a very long time. I hope it'll happen sooner rather than later, and would be very satisfied if it turned out at least half as nice as yours. I'm very impressed with what you did. Ya done good.
Regards,
John
Badrestorer
joernone 8 months ago
Most of these "Porthole" models were still in use when this October 1953 episode of "LETTER TO LORETTA" first aired...
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
Yeah, some of my friends say it reminds them of a modern washing machine:-)
Back in 1948-1951 Zenith advertisements stated that a TV should be round because the eye is round. After 1951, the "trend" and consumer taste was for square screen TV's and Zenith stopped that advertising program.
Round screen TV's are now highly sought after by collectors because they are so rare and unique.
cwmoser 1 year ago
LOL that is the wierdest and coolest looing tv I have ever seen. Its like looking through a giant peephole
RedPortiaOne 1 year ago
Wow this thing is too cool. Never seen a TV with a round screen before.
PearlJammer07 1 year ago
Do you have experience repairing old vacuum tube radios or televisions? If not, you might find a hobbyist/restorer in your area. These old sets need a total recapping done to the Electronics before you even think about applying power again. I would not advise powering up that Zenith TV of yours until the Electronics has been evaluated.
These old Zenith round screens are highly sought after by collectors. Its more valuable to you because it has family history.
cwmoser 1 year ago
i have a Zenith Round screen television that my great grandmother bought new in 1950. She quit using it in the late 50's after purchasing a "regular" tv. My mom remembers watching cartoons on it in the mid 60's, and said my great grandmother slapped the $hit out of her for even turning it on. It has been sitting from that time until I took ownership of it in 2005. Other than the power cord being very deteriorated, the set itself looks great. I'd like to get it working again!
cpdet 1 year ago
I am drawn to the LORETTA YOUNG SHOW.... We watched that as kids and my Mama thought sthe the most beautiful woman.. Thanks for tatking me back....
Oh.....Cool TV too... ha
08simcha 1 year ago
Awesome job there. A real classic.
I would enjoy watching that set .
This is the only way to relate to the simple times in the world.I know it was not simple back than but can not compare to all the worry today.
That is one nice set.
travis
tb40ford 1 year ago
A GREAT restoration!
usspike 2 years ago