Very early Motorola VT71 scored

[Sandy G]

Wonder if anyone at Motorola, Admiral, et al ever thought people would STILL be "Fussin'" over these things 65 years later ?!?

[TheNixer]

Originally Posted by Sandy G

Wonder if anyone at Motorola, Admiral, et al ever thought people would STILL be "Fussin'" over these things 65 years later ?!?

My answer is a big NO. I nearly stalked the relatives of Ross Siragusa (Admiral) for some history and even some old photos. I think they were happy to have the interest in the beginning but other than a PDF of Siragusa's life there wasn't much else. Including interest. Craftsmanship and design in the 40's blows away today's standards but the motive was the same. If they didn't make money they wouldn't survive tomorrow. There didn't seem to be much sentimentality to it. Models were always changing and everything moved along at a fantastic pace.

I'd love to know what within us makes us appreciate these old sets. I'm the only person I know in my day to day life that prefers and enjoys my '49 Motorola over an LG 52" HD TV.

[old_coot88]

Originally Posted by TheNixer

I'd love to know what within us makes us appreciate these old sets. I'm the only person I know in my day to day life that prefers and enjoys my '49 Motorola over an LG 52" HD TV.

It's a touchstone to something intrinsically and quintessentially American, designed and created by Americans, representing America at the zenith of her greatness. I get the same feeling you describe looking through the 'Popular Science'/'Popular Mechanics' genre of magazines from that era of when i was a kid.
Bill(oc)