Summaries

Using 40 cameras and 12 mobile vans, this live Sunday afternoon program broadcast events in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. The show alternated with other programs during its run. Among it's many segments were live broadcasts from Havana, Cuba, Bimini, London and the first live shots of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The show was first introduced on Monday, June 27, 1955 as part of "Producers' Showcase", and continued on Monday evenings thru the summer of 1955. Regular Sunday broadcasts did not begin until the fall of 1955.. On the Sunday, October 1955 premiere the topic was 'A Sunday in Autumn'.—Anonymous

Details

Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Jun 26, 1955
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Melody Ranch - 24715 Oak Creek Avenue, Newhall, California, USA
Production companies National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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