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El Predicta · #**196** 10-13-2008, 01:42 PM

I can't remember his name, but there is a well known photographer that produced an Elvis calender for 2007. One of the months features a picture of E and that set. I have the calendar (if I can find it).

Captain Video · #**197** 11-28-2008, 03:22 PM

New old photo that I bought: a cameraman in the 60's.

It never ceases to amaze me how easily people get rid of the pictures that tell of their own families History!!!

Captain Video · #**198** 11-28-2008, 03:23 PM

Forgot to add the pic!!!

Adam · #**199** 11-29-2008, 07:59 PM

Here's one of 2 Zeniths I came across a few days ago:

Captain Video · #**200** 11-29-2008, 08:06 PM

I could have all the THREE in that picture...

newhallone · #**201** 11-30-2008, 10:53 PM

I have the one on the right, but with the base. I would rather have those cool legs for mine. Anyone have any?

bgadow · #**202** 12-01-2008, 11:55 AM

Well, overall I prefer the legs on the middle one, but that model is known for being high-maintenance.

Tony V · #**203** 12-01-2008, 11:57 AM

I have the left one with stand. Nice playing tv.
-Tony

newhallone · #**204** 12-01-2008, 05:32 PM

Yeah the middle one will zap you good.

Ampico-kid · #**205** 12-03-2008, 09:26 PM

While going through the family photo album I came across a few pictures that I thought might be of interest to the "gang" here on AK.

The first picture is of yours truly on my Confirmation Day, April 21, 1964. The Admiral TV set prominently included in the photo was originally purchased by my parents approx. 1954. It served us well for quite some time, but I do remember a number of service calls over the years.

In just 7 short months after that first picture was taken my Dad bought our first color set, a Zenith Roundie with a 25MC33 chassis (second picture). It was a great set with only one service call that I remember during it's time with us. Also included in the picture is our Dachshund named Hans Von Schmutzelpootz sitting up on his haunches and waiting for a treat.

Sadly both sets were eventually disguarded and sent to the local Salvation Army.

Bob

jeyurkon · #**206** 12-03-2008, 09:49 PM

Thanks for sharing!

What is it about us that makes us miss these old pieces of hardware? Something akin to "your first date?"

John Y.

Captain Video · #**207** 12-04-2008, 08:07 AM

What's the deal with those early 50's Admiral sets that they ALWAYS lost the control access door on the front panel???

Ampico-kid · #**208** 12-04-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Video

What's the deal with those early 50's Admiral sets that they ALWAYS lost the control access door on the front panel???

Funny....but I don't ever remember the set having the control access door. Maybe it was lost or broken while I was just a little tyke? (Maybe I did it!!) Bob

Captain Video · #**209** 12-04-2008, 09:03 AM

Yeah, those sets ALWAYS lost that door, it's incredible!!! But don't blame yourself: that thing was so fragile that on the majority of cases it was the grown up owners of those sets that ended loosing them.

bgadow · #**210** 12-04-2008, 11:38 AM

My 15" table model still has the door, but just barely. The part that forms the hinge is pretty fragile plastic. Mine will stay in place if I close it just right but too much of that hinge is gone for it to work right.