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November 6, 1966

On November 6, 1966, NBC became the first television network to televise its entire lineup in color. Huge swaths of the Midwest rejoiced as that part of the US wasn’t expecting to become colorized until late 1969. Teenagers exclaimed at how bright and vibrant the colors were, while their grandparents griped. They said that if … Continue reading

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September 24, 1961

On September 24, 1961, “The Bullwinkle Show” a cartoon about a clueless North American moose and his more intelligent and friendly flying squirrel companion premiered during prime-time television on NBC-TV.  The cartoon was originally shown on ABC during the afternoon as “Rocky and His Friends.” Russian President, Vladimir Putin learned how not to act and … Continue reading

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