Inside The BBC’s Huge Studio 1…1974
This is about as full a tour as you could ask for, as we are privy to every element, from the EMI 2001 cameras, to the control room and even a look at the BBC’s biggest crane in action. Thanks to Petter Olden of NRK TV in Norway for sharing this with us. -Bobby Ellerbee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ3wYiNZJIQ
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Beatles 50th Sullivan Anniversary Count Down…1 Day Tomorrow, we’ll see pictures from the Sunday afternoon press gaggle, but today we’ll look at the Saturday afternoon press gathering. There had been a rehearsal that morning that had stand ins for George who was ill at the Plaza Hotel, but by late afternoon, he was well enough […]
The Fearless Camera Pedestal May 23, 1949 Ray Wilcox and Bruce Dalton submitted their patent application for television’s second ever camera pedestal, but the first to use the now standard center steering ring. The patent was assigned to their employer, the Fearless Camera Company in Culver City, CA. The up and down action for the […]
January 1949…The “Zeigfeld Of Television” Legend Begins Before I get to the meat of this important story, let me first draw your attention to this video. It is cued to one of the most amazing bits I have ever seen! I think these are the Arnaut Brothers…they never say a word, but bring down the […]
Everything Is Coming Up Roses! At 4 AM Pacific Time, rehearsals for the opening numbers begin in Pasadena. At 8 the, 126th Rose Parade starts (11 Eastern) and will be broadcast live on ABC, NBC, HGTV, KTLA5, Univision, Red TV, Family Net, Sky Link, and the Hallmark Channel. Below are a few shots from yesterday’s […]
I think the place has been torn down for condos now.
The Tory attacks on the Beep have been vicious, and it seems a shadow of its old public service self. While moving BBC ops to Manchester’s Media City in Salford seems a commendable way to spread out the production baubles perhaps all too concentrated in London, there are far fewer employees working for the org than before.
Cutaway drawing of original design
I enjoyed that…loved the dogs frolicking in the studio…
Odd-looking video switcher and audio board. I wonder about the manufacturer?