[QuadList] WTTG-TV takes delivery of their first VTR

[Mr. DC Memories]

The mention of WTTG in the Ampex Head Lines newsletter reminded me of 
this photo of WTTG-TV talent standing in front of their Raleigh Hotel 
studios at 12th and Pa. Aves N.W. Washington DC. while taking delivery 
of their first "gift-wrapped" Ampex VTR, (circa Christmas 1958). From 
left to right; WTTG staff announcer Dick (last name forgotten),  "Miss 
Connie" Bohlin of Romper Room (wearing a "Romper Room" beanie), Lee 
Reynolds (in make-up for his "Grandpa's Place" program), Milt Grant (of 
"Milt Grant's Record Hop"), Santa Claus and Matthew Warren (WTTG 
newsman/announcer).

URL of photo:

http://kidshow.dcmemories.com/grandpawttggang_575.jpg

$ $ $
WTTG (Washington) creates the impression of ?live? video background for one-minute local live newscasts and weather reports with the use of tapes pre-recorded on the station?s Ampex equipment. This independent station features newscast inserts during prime program time to bring viewers late local news.
WTTG management describes the method as ?practically 100 per cent? less expensive than keeping a live camera crew on tap at night.
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