Usually the depth of the tv was within an inch of the diagonal measurement.
Edit: originally Cathode Ray Tubes (the screen) were round. Manufacturers started framing them in a cabinet so they looked square, but the measurement from corner to corner was closest to the real “width” of the screen. Tubed CRT’s are still measured this way.
Supersurfer, I dread replacing my old TV for that very reason. At least the 1970s-vintage RCA console set I took to Goodwill back in the late ’80s was big enough to stand up on one edge and “walk” out to the truck.
Charles Evans Premium Member about 14 years ago
I just replaced one of those with an HDTV and got a hernia taking it to Good Will.
Jolly1995 about 14 years ago
Ah, the good old days!
Plods with ...™ about 14 years ago
Usually the depth of the tv was within an inch of the diagonal measurement.
Edit: originally Cathode Ray Tubes (the screen) were round. Manufacturers started framing them in a cabinet so they looked square, but the measurement from corner to corner was closest to the real “width” of the screen. Tubed CRT’s are still measured this way.
DavidGBA about 14 years ago
Width?
Nighthawks Premium Member about 14 years ago
old pluggers also remember Huntley and Brinkley
McGehee about 14 years ago
Supersurfer, I dread replacing my old TV for that very reason. At least the 1970s-vintage RCA console set I took to Goodwill back in the late ’80s was big enough to stand up on one edge and “walk” out to the truck.
Gretchen's Mom about 14 years ago
Chet Huntley died: 3/20/74 (age 62) David Brinkley died: 6/11/03 (age 82)
anserman38 almost 14 years ago
The TV’s they are making now were promised to us in the 6o’s !!!! And the 2 way video phones, too! (Just not portable).