In order to preserve untold parts of Television's history, I have created this ongoing series of audio interviews with people that have some of most interesting and unique backgrounds in Television. Hopefully you will recognizes many of these names, but if you don't already know them, and their place in TV's history, you will after hearing them recall their carriers and contributions to an industry that has been changing since its birth.

The variety of disciplines is diverse as I want to include input from all areas of the industry that offer unique perspectives from engineering to talent and production to management, but the common thread is that each of these individuals is a true pioneer and have histories of achievements and professional accomplishments that should not be forgotten. One of the goals of the project is to preserve those contributions for the future while discussing the 'state of the art' as they found it, and how their hands may have changed it.

An updated version of the only count of classic cameras in existence and where these 300 or so artifacts are now.

Ever wish there was a list of what cameras were made and when and how many were made? Here it is, courtesy of our friend Lytle Hoover and spans nearly 40 years of camera history.

Hold on to your hat because what you are about to see will amaze you!

Never before seen images from the personal archives of one of the principal designers of the RCA TK42, 43, 44 and more are just ahead! You are about to see the very first sketches of these cameras and the ONLY photos known to exist of the infamous NBC TK43. Also, included, an original memo from NBC camera guru Fred Himelfarb on the TK42 and much more!

Take a look at this 20 page GE invoice from 1954 to equip WTPA/WHTM.

Only 4 were ever made, but these NBC designed and built cameras have a fascinating history. Interestingly, I've even come to know a man who operated one of these...NBC veteran Frank Merklein who's TV history spans 3 generations. I hope you'll read his story is in the Gallery section.

The famous Field Sequential color experiment by CBS is explored here with over 20 unique photos of their 3 color cameras in operation.

Here are six catalogs that date from 1944 to 1956 and cover quite a range of equipment. Many thanks to The Schenectady Museum and curator Chris Hunter for sharing these pdf files that are from the papers of W.R. David, a prominent GE engineer. Remember, GE had a big plant in Schenectady for many years and many of their archives are now held at this museum.