I worked for what I believe was the first commercial microcomputer manufacturer. The president was a firm believer that his chosen display technology (I can’t remember what it’s called and I’ve had too little coffee to look it up) would win. The government would decide CRTs were dangerous and people would flock to his alternative.
In the early days, Soupy Sales had a kids program on Saturday mornings. I heard that one time he told the kids watching to be very quiet and go to his parents’ room and get a dollar out of their dad’s wallet and send it to him at the station…
Milady Meg about 3 years ago
I worked for what I believe was the first commercial microcomputer manufacturer. The president was a firm believer that his chosen display technology (I can’t remember what it’s called and I’ve had too little coffee to look it up) would win. The government would decide CRTs were dangerous and people would flock to his alternative.
The company is long gone.
John Wiley Premium Member about 3 years ago
Mom was right about scooting back. Early color televisions would generate x-rays if the power line voltage was high.
Ken Norris Premium Member about 3 years ago
In the early days, Soupy Sales had a kids program on Saturday mornings. I heard that one time he told the kids watching to be very quiet and go to his parents’ room and get a dollar out of their dad’s wallet and send it to him at the station…
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 3 years ago
Or see the screen!