by slasherindex | Dec 12, 1972
A Discovision prototype, as it’s called at this time, is finally unveiled before a crowd of over 300 industry professionals and journalists. MCA plays a disc containing a seven minute montage made from 22 of Universal’s greatest hits. Still several years from...
by slasherindex | Nov 8, 1972
On its inaugural airing, HBO (Home Box Office), broadcasts a hockey match Between the New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks, followed by their first feature film, Sometimes a Great Notion (1971).
by slasherindex | Aug 22, 1972
At VidExpo ’72, Video Programs International LTD demonstrates their prerecorded adult videocassettes line (probably 3/4″). These are likely intended for commercial businesses such as motels. This same month, the Cartridge Rental Network also makes available...
by slasherindex | Aug 21, 1972
Billboard’s own videocassette event is held in New York. During panel discussions, debate erupts over whether cartridge television (what would later be called home video) was already happening or still several year out. Standardization was also still a concern....
by slasherindex | Aug 1, 1972
The Cartridge Rental Network is established to supply prerecorded movies to Cartrivision owners. A selection of 200 titles were available for purchase and rent. Red cartridges, typically movies, were only available for rent while black ones, typically documentaries...