by slasherindex | Oct 1, 1977
The very first VHS VCR hits the American market in the form of the RCA Selectavision VBT-200.
by slasherindex | Aug 23, 1977
RCA reveals to the media that they would be releasing a VHS VCR under their Selectavision moniker. Manufacturing is already underway.
by slasherindex | Jul 1, 1977
In July of 1977 commercial tape duplicator Andre Blay closed a deal with 20th Century Fox to license 50 titles from their library for $6000 each. The success that followed would send shockwaves throughout the video industry.
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1977
Time-Life adds BBC programs to their video catalog.
by slasherindex | May 25, 1977
George Lucas’s sci-fi epic, Star Wars, opens in theaters across the country. Although seemingly unrelated to home video, the hit rejuvenates Hollywood, specifically its distributor, 20th Century Fox. Months later, they would agree to license out their classics...