A TV just like Elvis had - Videokarma.org TV - Video

***Eric H*** · #1 11-03-2002, 07:13 PM

I have been to Graceland and can confirm this set is identical...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...item=731613003

well except for the the Fried Chicken and Peanut Butter grease on the knobs.

Steve D. · #2 11-03-2002, 11:12 PM

Hi Eric,
I think there also a blonde RCA CTC-5 color console on display at Graceland.

***Eric H*** · #3 11-03-2002, 11:22 PM

There sure is! a nice looking one too. I didn't know what the chassis was.
I also wonder if it was moved in as a prop? seems a bit old for a millionaire rock star to be using, even in 1977.

Steve D. · #4 11-04-2002, 11:26 AM

Eric,
I believe it was the "Whitby" model #21-cd-7897 with the Deluxe chassis. The cabinet was blonde tropical hardwood. You raise a good point about having a 20 year old set in such a prominent place in the mansion. It may have been in storage and then placed in the living room to represent that period in the King's life. A blonde "Whitby" is in Steve McVoy's collection and can be viewed on his ETF site.
The "Whitby" can also be viewed on Ed Reitan's site.