And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The screen's too big for all the crap broadcast on channels currently. For instance, Simon Cowel's head is so big all you'd see on this set is one nostril
"This combination hi-fi and television console was exhibited at the High Fidelity Music Show in New York, on Oct. 9, 1959. The wing section, which swivels in any direction, houses a 21 inch TV set and a full range hi-fi stereo speaker system. The sides of the long cabinet repeat the angles of the wing section. A drop door conceals the equipment. The console is named "Fantasia" and is manufactured by Arkay. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi)" alamy.com
That audio equipment was decent stuff in the day. Sansui Receiver and Tuner, Empire turntable, Voice of Music reel to reel.
ReplyDeleteThe screen's too big for all the crap broadcast on channels currently. For instance, Simon Cowel's head is so big all you'd see on this set is one nostril
ReplyDeleteAn exercise in poor taste.
ReplyDeleteBogside, that TV is wasting a lot of cubic that could be better utilized for bookshelves.
DeleteWho puts bookshelves in front of curtains? Or picket fences?
DeleteTrellis and picket fence to appease the wife.
DeleteProbably a photo of one of the prizes on Let's Make A Deal. With Monty Hall!
DeleteI am sure the enclosure was created to enhance the acoustic response of the speakers. I have seen similar designs in old audio magazines.
ReplyDeleteEarth calling Gork. Earth calling Gork. The populace here are adequately dumbed down. Ready for Phase II.
ReplyDelete"This combination hi-fi and television console was exhibited at the High Fidelity Music Show in New York, on Oct. 9, 1959. The wing section, which swivels in any direction, houses a 21 inch TV set and a full range hi-fi stereo speaker system. The sides of the long cabinet repeat the angles of the wing section. A drop door conceals the equipment. The console is named "Fantasia" and is manufactured by Arkay. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi)" alamy.com
ReplyDeleteThe height of 1950's design stupidity, wastefulness, pointlessness, and ugliness, in one piece.
ReplyDeleteChanneling Dear Old Dad, "the guy who designed that thing oughta have it shoved up his..."
How long you suppose that pivot lasted?
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