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Broadcast programming

 Series
Accession: 2464-78Identifier: 2464-78-I.

Dates

  • From the Collection: Creation: 1953-2009

Scope and Contents

The Broadcast programming series includes material created by broadcast companies either about David Sarnoff, the Labs or were used for research purposes. Of note are three films (and Digital Betacam transfers) produced by the NBC Special Film Unit. Several programs about the history of NBC are included and have accompanying shot lists for some of the program. Also included are two versions of “The Story of Television”, which celebrated National Television Week. The program shows David Sarnoff, credits him as pioneer of television and explains the history of the process of television. “Color TV with Jimmy Durante & Sarnoff” was a program that introduced color television to the public. Of note is, ”Combat TV”, a program created by RCA in collaboration with the Army Signal Corps. This film promoted the use of television within the military and features David Sarnoff. Audio recordings include an entire “Today” show from 1966 and two recordings of “Executive Wire”, a business news program in which in one instance Robert Sarnoff is mentioned and another discusses the ABC/International Telephone and Telegraph merger. This sub-series also contains a news story on the Flat Panel display and the first Stereo Audio/Video Transmission on the Tonight Show. Also included is a Digital Betacam videocassette of "The Reasons Why," which focuses on research and development laboratories at Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Extent

From the Collection: 10.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Access to Collection

Collection is open for research.

Film material is housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Film Cans 1-12). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

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