[oldtvman]

Keep in mind that unless you fell into the ownership of one these early sets, you had to have been wealthy or have lots of cash you didn't know what to do with. The fact that there were few shows on made it even more impressive when you invited people over and see a show in color! After 1965 color tv become kind of ho-hum since the novelty and mystery was passed, then the floor gates opened and color tv became just another thing in your home.