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Old 05-25-2012, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by etype2 View Post
My parents did not own a color TV. My first color set was purchased out of high school in fall of 1965, coinciding with the 65/66 season when the three networks went 100% color in prime time. I do remember seeing some very early episodes of "Superman" in the faux color.
If you are referring to the 1950's "The Adventures of Superman" they were shot in actual color from 55-58, the earlier seasons were B&W.

I have the DVD sets and the Color episodes do have a colorized look to them, I suspect because the negatives have faded over time.
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