They spanned the enormous gap between wood and steel in America, and although the few that survive are little appreciated today, they are the lovely remnants of an era of revolutionary technological change
THE CHALLENGE came from one of broadcasting’s most revered figures: Build a working videotape recorder in five years. The competition was intense, and the victor turned out to be a small, virtually unknown firm. The results changed entertainment forever.
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