Baird query.

[old_tv_nut]

I wonder when the first epiphany on cabinet size vs. front door size occurred and how far along the tube design was. ;>)

["Snodgrass, do you know what width the usual front door is? 36 inches? Whew! It fits!"] Actually, I'd bet they took this into consideration early on due to experience with larger B&W sets.

This was always a consideration for depth of later large-screen rear projection sets.