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

[Ted Langdell]

Hi, Bob,

Thanks much for adding to the background with the picture and who's in it!

Not much chance of a VR-1000 showing up at a station this Christmas. 

Ted


On Oct 29, 2011, at 1:13 PM, Mr. DC Memories wrote:

> 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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