Myths about early color proven wrong

[oldtvman]

If you read articles from the time, just about every one related to early color talks about how unnatural the color looks, how hard it is to get the sets to operate property.

Based on what we've seen thru early color video as well as the very first color sets restored, it seems most of the blame lyes with uneducated consumers and poor dealer preparation. Sure the early color sets were more trouble prone, but when they worked properly and fed a good signal for the most part they produced a superior color picture. Most of the problems I think stemmed from poor antenna systems and total lack of understanding as to how to set the basic adjustments such as fine tuning contrast color and tint. Even in the 60's when I ran service call it wasn't uncommon to walk into someone's home and see a horrid picture on their new expensive color set, but once it was set up properly they suddenly started receiving the full pleasure that the set was intented to produce.