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Thanks for that photo!
That may be branded by JVC but it is a Sony U-matic and is likely a '72 or '73 model. It uses a cassette that is quite larger than the newer VHS and it has 3/4" tape. It is a high quality format that has been used regularly by TV stations and schools even to this day but is being phased out by many.
Before I wrote the U-matic came out in '72 but I think it was '71.
I have the same machine minus the tuner and recording option that is branded "FORD" as it was used in Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers from '72 up.
It is really neat to see anything Elvis owned. I can afford one of those when I find one! They usually go cheap because they are hard to fix and extremely heavy with real wood on the sides and cast-iron inside. Well maybe not cast-iron but it feels like it.
I bet Elvis had a fresh copy of his "1973 Live Via Satellite" special on tape.
Lisa probably has that.
I still can't get over how lucky Nick Cage was to marry Lisa. I kinda suspect his biggest interest was to go through Elvis' property and posessions. They would never admit that but it's just too logical to not be true. If it were true love he would have stayed with her more instead of going away to make movies.
I was very impressed with her in recent interveiws and I do have respectful sympathy for her. I think there must be something good to that religion she is a member of to help her get past a very upsetting past. Apparently they use "talk-therapy" which is available through many sources. The thought of her experiencing the horror of her dad's passing is a real heartbreaker.
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