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Like most folk around us members born in the 50's I do recall the same sets as mentioned as technology progressed, I believe most of the sets were rented, I do recall passing a shop in Bedford where they displayed some of the first... -
To answer the original question, no, I don't miss the old TV sets. Now, for a lower price you can buy a set that will do much more.
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Our first TV, ~1951, was a big square box with just a few knobs. Connected to an antenna on the roof. We lived in a rather narrow valley so picked up only one channel, WSYR out of Syracuse NY. The program selection was quite tame...
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And had several big valves ;)
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I always remember we rented a TV from a company called multi broadcast in the 70s and 80s . Big box back. 3 channels and you had to get up to change channels. Imagine doing that now !! . -
I remember our first colour TV. I was about 6 or so and it was amazing. That day I and my 3 brothers became remote controls for the TV. I'm exaggerating of course although we were handy when the old man got in from work. He always said...