953 nut 68,121 #1 Posted July 3 July 3, 1928, John Logie Baird demonstrates the first color television transmission in London. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,688 #2 Posted July 3 ... but yet it was not until the 1960's that they were widely sold to the public. I recall the first TV show I saw in color in 1963 - Bonanza. Chevrolet was their sponsor & there was a 10 minute or so ad for the then new 1964 lineup. The Chevelle was introduced that year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,121 #3 Posted July 3 Before COLOR TV there were colored strips that could be adhered to the screen to make the sky blue and the grass green when Bonanza was on. Made Hop Sing look a bit funky though. 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,781 #4 Posted July 3 I remember those strips. NO comment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
