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Originally Posted by broadgage
I heard a recommendation that lamps atop or near a TV set should be of a similar colour to the screen "to reduce eyestrain" The use of daylight incandescent bulbs was suggested, these being a closer approximation than ordinary bulbs.
In the USA, 3 way incandescent bulbs were popular, and the daylight version was suggested as being ideal for watching TV.
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I've not come across the 3-way switched incandescent bulb, but in the 1950s Sylvania produced a series of "HaloLight" TVs whose translucent, illuminated tube-surround allegedly reduced eyestrain.
This century, Philips also had "Ambilight" -
https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-so/tv/p/ambilight
I think I prefer the illuminated sailing-ships toby-jugs staffordshire-dogs and blue glassblown fish.