I enjoyed watching what I believe is the 60th anniversary of the first color telecast of the Tournament of Roses Parade on my 1958 RCA CTC-7, the "Abington." It was very sunny in the living room so I had problems with reflections. This is also the first anniversary of when I first fired up this set. Here's the thread I started when I first acquired the set: http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=252097 This is the kind of programming these roundies were made for :yes:

Happy New Year!

-Clark

love that set.reds that are actually red!post more pics after dark.football would be a good source

59th, but who's counting. :)

59th, but who's counting. :)

You are correct david. First Broadcast 1954

Looks excellent for being in so much sunlight. :thmbsp:

These early color sets are looking good... Apparently RCA actually used these rose parades to advertise color tv, see the pic below. I don't think I've ever actually watched it myself, but I have this advertisement because it shows the same model CTC 9 that I have.

59th, but who's counting. :)

Oops, right you are. Now I can anticipate the 60th anniversary next year!

Thanks for all the comments on the set. It's my first roundie and I'm really enjoying it.

-Clark

Clark, are you still needing a back for that set? I ran across a CTC-7 "Anderson" with a typical ratty photofinish cabinet and a necked CRT. It has a decent back on it. I've been contemplating parting that set out, but it's been one of those very difficult decisions. I keep thinking to myself it might be better off if someone used the parts in a nicer cabinet. :dunno:

Wow what a beautiful set,i bet the sound and colours were even BETTER than we see here!