Early Color Remote, Prelinger Archives

[Eric H]

If anyone doesn't already know about the Archives there is a short film about RCA Color TV with remote control.

you can download if you have broadband or watch it online with just a Modem connection.

Here's a direct link to this particular film:

http://webdev.archive.org/movies/details-db.php?collection=prelinger&collectionid=17530

They have several RCA promo films but most of the others are missing the soundtrack :(

[wiseguy]

I like the RCA set in that film.. I have never seen a set like it,is that a ctc-9?,i looked on ed reitans site and could not match up the pic..
terry

[Steve Hoffman]

Thanks, Eric. That is a neat little film.

I like your website. You need a bunch more color sets though! :)

[Steve D.]

Terry,
I believe the set pictured in the RCA film is the "Worthington" CTC-7 remote model 21RC899. This set not only had remote control but also had electronic tuning on the cabinet itself. This ultra deluxe color set sold for $1200.00 in 1958. It is pictured on Ed Reitan's CTC-7 model listings.

[Steve Hoffman]

A shocking amount of money back then, Steve.

I think my Dad made $100.00 a week back then. Imagine trying to buy one of these babies?

[Steve Hoffman]

And just think, one wouldn't even be done paying for it on the installment plan before the circuit boards dried up and snapped inside there. Heh.