BOSTON TV Test Patterns 1980's , Part 2

BOSTON TV Test Patterns 1980's.
These are extras that were not at hand for the first version.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• WMUR
• WSMW
• WPRI
• WNEV
• WXNE
• WFXT
• WGBH
• Boston
• TV
• 1980's

[yuzuki120100]

At 1:48 What year is that WGBH test card from?

[MSTS1]

@yuzuki120100 - Some time in the 60's I'd think..

[bewarethedecks]

I remember getting up early to see the test pattern on WLVI channel 56 (now a CW affiliate).

If my memory serves me, the test pattern started around 6:45 AM. The first 5 or so minutes featured either a 440Hz or a 1 KHz tone followed by 10 or so minutes of music.

I don't think any other station in the Boston market played music during the test pattern.

[MSTS1]

I have the sign-on and off that you mentioned and I'll try to put it up next time.

Other stations like WXNE-25 and WJAR-10 played music with color bars, but I also only remember WLVI-56 running music with the 35mm test pattern slide.

[InsomniacGirl]

Boy does this bring back memories! That "Off The Air" sound woke me up every time, after falling asleep in front of the TV, LOL! Thanks for posting this :-D

[MSTS1]

You're welcome. This is part 2, so be sure to see my part 1 video, and even more from my channel page; lot of older TV clips...

[K1JWM]

Yes It was buging my why would be up so early to watch a test pattern. Thank you.

[jerrymouse16]

At :49, What Song Is That?

[DerrickLee2006]

To update: Chris Clausen has passed away from a massive stroke. He was a great V/O announcer and will be missed.

[crypticreign]

Same here! I totally forgot about Bozo. I changed the channel when he came on. I just wanted to watch the test pattern (jeesh, what's wrong with me?)

[jwerren78]

I remember watching WLVI 56's test pattern every morning waiting to watch Bozo the clown. I seem to remember the indian head test pattern screen. This really brings back the memories of my childhood!