Nbc Demonstration for Affiliates

Synopsis

A ‘Demonstration of Television Recording’, narrated by Ben Grauer and presented by NBC for its affiliates. The programme begins with a technical explanation of television followed by excerpts from past WNBT-TV (NY) broadcasts. Among the items (a ventriloquist, dance, comedy sketch, baseball and the first televised concert of Arturo Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra) is Sam Wanamaker performing from Henry V (no further details of the extract known).

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); television production techniques

Credits

Cast

Sam Wanamaker

Production Company

Name

NBC

Archive

Name

Paley Center for Media

Web

http://www.paleycenter.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

(212) 621-6600

Address

25 West 52 Street
New York
New York
110019
USA

Notes

Formerly Museum of Television and Radio (MTR). The name changed in 2007.