‘Mike And Buff’
In response to yesterday’s post on the CBS color broadcasts, Mark VonderEmbse noticed one of the shows broadcast was the ‘Mike And Buff’ show with Mike Wallace and then wife, Buff Cobb. Here is a 1951 publicity photo of them Mark sent. Thanks!
Halloween Special #5…One Minute Of Movie Magic That Lasts A Lifetime This is perhaps one of most amazing transformation shots ever done, especially when you consider the date was 1943! Lon Chaney Jr’s face is in constant motion, yet the time lapse makeup application process by Jack Pierce is seamless as he becomes The Wolfman. […]
The Marconi BD 848 Color Camera, Rare Video In a recent conversation with Chuck Pharis, I discovered that RCA had sold Marconi the rights to make their own version of the TK30 which became the Marconi Mark I. I suspect they also sold them the rights to make a TK41 as well, which became the […]
Behind The Scenes: The NFL Today, 1975 [evp_embed_video url=”http://CDN.eyesofageneration.com/Content/Viewseum/cbssports1975.mp4″ preload=”none” template=”mediaelement”] I had planned to do this story today anyway, but over the weekend, Dave Miller posted a great video to go with it. In the clip, we go to CBS Studio 45 at the Broadcast Center, BUT, don’t skip over the story below. CBS […]
Picture Parade #1…The Universal Court House Square Most recognize this set from ‘Back To The Future’, but it’s been used in more productions than you can shake a stick at. The first time we saw is was with Ma and Pa Kettle in 1949. Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee Source
Mike Wallace looks like he’s 15.
That must be Chris’ mother.
Just checked. Chris Wallace’s mother was Norma…Mike’s first wife. Buff was Mike’s second wife.