I am afraid that most of Network TV is now dead or dying slowly. Most people now either watch cable, sattelite, internet, reality gargage, etc............NBC will always be the network I grew up with though.
To NBC, fight and get your pride back. What made NBC, NBC, was their innovation and being able to have a good idea about what the future may hold. Today, The Tonight Show, color programming, and late night sketch comedy, made NBC into a well-respected network. Now, there is no sense of direction, no cohesiveness, just ideas thrown against the wall hoping that something will stick. What a shame.
I remember hearing that same song on KCNC Channel 4 in Denver (Colorado), and that was when they celebrated their anniversary (in the late 80s or early 90s).
This was when KCNC was owned by NBC. Now, it's a CBS O&O station in the Mile High City.
Promo film, I assume? I don't remember ever seeing this. Some have already bothered to point out what they didn't show, but I'm very impressed with what they *did* show- from b&w to 'living color.' Just gorgeous.
It would be nice to remaster it and sell to DVD- or better still, re-edit with the additional ground-breaking shows up to 2005 and call it a 90th anniversary tribute. Wonderful clips, all.
I wish this was made a little later in 1986, because they could have fit in another winning team from 'that championship season'..the '86 New York METS.
That's tru, but NBC woulda've rescheduled their 60th anniversary special 2 air in l8-October of that year b/c Major League Baseball was in its 2nd month of its 1986 season; May 2 be exact.
I STILL wonder whether 'Emergency!' was mentioned as part of the NBC 60th anniversary special or whether any of the show's stars were in the special. No one seems to know.
Why didn't America ever upgrade it colour TV system to PAL? which provides a much shaper picture image? Britain,Europe (pretty sure all of Europe) and Australia all waited until the technology improved before they started broadcasting in colour. ABC started broadcasting in the UK but they did not wanted to pay for a prime-time Licence on Free View (Digital TV) and so they closed down after 2 years. I miss it very much because I loved the American style of TV.
Because it would have meant obsoleting all the NTSC color receivers and broadcasting equipment that was currently in use. Backwards compatability with existing b/w television was a requirement of NTSC color and a conversion to PAL would have lost that compatability. So, we've been stuck with NTSC color these past 50+ years. PAL does a much better job with color, I agree. NTSC = Never Twice the Same Color
Thanks. That the great thing about the Internet there is somebody who already know that you learn about. PAL might be better but is does have American Networks broadcastings on in it(apart from CNN International and CNBC Europe) When ABC was in Britain I realized just how fantastic American TV was...
I love how they not only mention the shows, but the broadcast technology that was developed over those sixty years(radio to TV, black and white to Living Color)..and you bet color TV was a huge deal when it was ntroduced to the public in 1954. That was the year the Tournament of Roses parade was first shown in LIVING COLOR. There were various auditoriums set up across the US with RCA color sets so people could watch the broadcast. But the first color sets were very expensive.
A lot of the work of developing the 'compatible color' (NTSC) system was done at the RCA Labs here in NJ, the RCA labs were located in Princeton.The David Sarnoff Library and museum is now there. As of next year, goodbye NTSC, hello digital(ATSC).
People sit down to watch TV everyday..but only a few think about, or care about, the continuing technology innovations that make TV possible. Especially the studio equipment.
Cett01 thanks for reminding me. Half of the people and shows I don't know here in the UK. I hope you get a better President the next time around. I'm an atethist, but God Bless the States.
the 80's are a time that's tried to be forgotten, left to smolder; though like a resilient force, it keeps us reminded of a time where tv was an escape from the hustle and bustle of life.
Happy 85th NBC!
Jantv81 2 weeks ago
Happy 60th birthday NBC (national broadcasting company)
0816brandon 10 months ago
I am afraid that most of Network TV is now dead or dying slowly. Most people now either watch cable, sattelite, internet, reality gargage, etc............NBC will always be the network I grew up with though.
aftershock71 11 months ago
To NBC, fight and get your pride back. What made NBC, NBC, was their innovation and being able to have a good idea about what the future may hold. Today, The Tonight Show, color programming, and late night sketch comedy, made NBC into a well-respected network. Now, there is no sense of direction, no cohesiveness, just ideas thrown against the wall hoping that something will stick. What a shame.
cityhawk 1 year ago
past the 7:45 mark
I remember hearing that same song on KCNC Channel 4 in Denver (Colorado), and that was when they celebrated their anniversary (in the late 80s or early 90s).
This was when KCNC was owned by NBC. Now, it's a CBS O&O station in the Mile High City.
newscaster13 1 year ago
Promo film, I assume? I don't remember ever seeing this. Some have already bothered to point out what they didn't show, but I'm very impressed with what they *did* show- from b&w to 'living color.' Just gorgeous.
It would be nice to remaster it and sell to DVD- or better still, re-edit with the additional ground-breaking shows up to 2005 and call it a 90th anniversary tribute. Wonderful clips, all.
mca1218 1 year ago
David R. Sarnoff was in fact of Russian decent.
Jantv81 2 years ago
This is just incredible. Genuine goosebumps! Thanks very much for posting!
fabulbabe 2 years ago
Can you possibly make me a video copy of this?
Jantv81 3 years ago
NBC is currently 85, CBS is 83, and ABC... well their only 65.
Jantv81 2 years ago
Actually, NBC is 84 years old while ABC's 67 years old as of November 15 and October 12, 2010 [respectively]. Yur rite 'bout CBS bein' 83 years old.
SuperAV21 2 years ago
oh, isn't it lovely how they pretty much ignored their daytime soaps and game shows. shows how much these networks care.
thanks for posting.
jaetee83 3 years ago
Yeah, like how Wheel of Fortune became the super hit it became...
PsYcHoFaB 2 years ago
Most of today's TV fare is the same old, same old.."Reality" shows, trashy talk shows, lame sitcoms. The only good stuff, IMO, are the sports shows.
747400fan 2 years ago
I wish this was made a little later in 1986, because they could have fit in another winning team from 'that championship season'..the '86 New York METS.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 3 years ago 4
That's tru, but NBC woulda've rescheduled their 60th anniversary special 2 air in l8-October of that year b/c Major League Baseball was in its 2nd month of its 1986 season; May 2 be exact.
SuperAV21 2 years ago
Al Jolson..Ed Wynn...Jimmy Durante from the years of NBC Radio. I like the fact that the miniseries "Shogun" was mentioned.
And also the first animated Peacock, with the orchestral music.
747400fan 2 years ago
I'm aware of that. I've been seein' this vid 4 more than 2 years here on Youtube, 747400fan. :-]
SuperAV21 2 years ago
60 years of NBC in 8 minutes...
Thanks for posting.
Chowchillah 3 years ago 11
I STILL wonder whether 'Emergency!' was mentioned as part of the NBC 60th anniversary special or whether any of the show's stars were in the special. No one seems to know.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 3 years ago
You know, I actually set foot in the NBC studios on my trip to Philadelphia and New York a few weeks ago.
Chowchillah 3 years ago
Why didn't America ever upgrade it colour TV system to PAL? which provides a much shaper picture image? Britain,Europe (pretty sure all of Europe) and Australia all waited until the technology improved before they started broadcasting in colour. ABC started broadcasting in the UK but they did not wanted to pay for a prime-time Licence on Free View (Digital TV) and so they closed down after 2 years. I miss it very much because I loved the American style of TV.
CrazyTobster 3 years ago
Because it would have meant obsoleting all the NTSC color receivers and broadcasting equipment that was currently in use. Backwards compatability with existing b/w television was a requirement of NTSC color and a conversion to PAL would have lost that compatability. So, we've been stuck with NTSC color these past 50+ years. PAL does a much better job with color, I agree. NTSC = Never Twice the Same Color
Chett01 3 years ago
Thanks. That the great thing about the Internet there is somebody who already know that you learn about. PAL might be better but is does have American Networks broadcastings on in it(apart from CNN International and CNBC Europe) When ABC was in Britain I realized just how fantastic American TV was...
CrazyTobster 3 years ago
@CrazyTobster where do you live?
Jantv81 9 months ago
I wish I was around to see these "firsts" in American Braodcasting.
Jantv81 3 years ago
What? No Supertrain or Pink Lady and Jeff :-)
Soultsukino 3 years ago
Because both of those shows weren't memorable enough..at least that was what NBC probably thought.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 3 years ago
You know I wasn't being serious right?
Soultsukino 3 years ago
I figured you were kidding.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 3 years ago
I love how they not only mention the shows, but the broadcast technology that was developed over those sixty years(radio to TV, black and white to Living Color)..and you bet color TV was a huge deal when it was ntroduced to the public in 1954. That was the year the Tournament of Roses parade was first shown in LIVING COLOR. There were various auditoriums set up across the US with RCA color sets so people could watch the broadcast. But the first color sets were very expensive.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 4 years ago 2
I appreciated that as well; entertaining and informative. I have to say that David Sarnoff, aka the General, truly had a vision into the future.
Chett01 4 years ago
A lot of the work of developing the 'compatible color' (NTSC) system was done at the RCA Labs here in NJ, the RCA labs were located in Princeton.The David Sarnoff Library and museum is now there. As of next year, goodbye NTSC, hello digital(ATSC).
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 4 years ago
I wonder whether the crew from "Emergency!" was included in the 60th anniversary specials.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 4 years ago
Another thing..the first version of the Peacock was just a still, with the words 'an NBC production in RCA color' underneath the graphic.
And the guy moving that round object in front of the screen..he's checking the picture quality.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 4 years ago
People sit down to watch TV everyday..but only a few think about, or care about, the continuing technology innovations that make TV possible. Especially the studio equipment.
kimberlyKfnOphiEAGLE 4 years ago
Cett01 thanks for reminding me. Half of the people and shows I don't know here in the UK. I hope you get a better President the next time around. I'm an atethist, but God Bless the States.
Hickey66 4 years ago
this was very great and interesting to see, i loved it so much! thank you!
Sarahlynn1304 4 years ago
the 80's are a time that's tried to be forgotten, left to smolder; though like a resilient force, it keeps us reminded of a time where tv was an escape from the hustle and bustle of life.
80's
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cheffy84 4 years ago
Great Stuff! Had never seen this before! Thanks for posting!
tonycook1966 4 years ago
Outstanding! Thank you for sharing this with us all!!
switchersolo 4 years ago
Excellent !!
aussiebeachut 4 years ago