I have a tradition to turn on my Kaye-Halbert 253 for awhile during the Rose Parade... Done it every year since I got it when I was 10.
I have it on rabbit ears this time, so the picture is terrible. But it still works, even though it's not recapped. In fact, last time I repaired it was in the 80s. It has a myriad of small problems, but I probably will leave it alone for now.
See the Early Color TV threads for other New Years photos!!!!!
Charles