by slasherindex | Apr 1, 1956
The first practical VTR is demonstrated and sold at the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters convention. Ampex received 75 orders for the VTR during the event, earning the company around $4 million, with each unit costing around $50,000.
by slasherindex | Nov 11, 1951
Collaborating at the behest of Bing Crosby, Bing Crosby Enterprises and Ampex demonstrate the first video tape recorder. Although the results are poor on this early prototype, it’s proof of concept.
by slasherindex | Jul 17, 1948
Mel Blanc sues Castle Films among others for $260,000 for distributing a cartoon and song with his signature Woody Woodpecker laugh without authorization.
by slasherindex | Jan 4, 1947
Universal purchases a controlling interest in Castle Films through their non-theatrical division, United World Films for $1.5 million. They become the first studio to own a home movies division.
by slasherindex | Nov 1, 1946
The RCA 630-TS is considered by many as the first mass-market electronic television.