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18th Nov 2019, 9:46 pm | #1 |
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Help to Identify a TV (Philips 23TG107U)
Hi all.
I've been asked to identify (and possibly try and locate) a TV for a joint BBC / Kaleidoscope programme. The attached picture shows the beast but I have to say that I've never seen one of these sets before. The owner said it was a Philips, and I can quite believe it (the badge on the top left looks like one of those later large Philips badges and the optical sensor on the bottom is very Philips-esque). It looks like the controls are on the top of the set. If anyone can identify it, do they also know of one which could be used? I'm guessing they could chroma-key (or whatever the modern version of this is called) a picture on to the screen so it may not need to work. Many thanks all. Kind regards. From Mike.
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18th Nov 2019, 11:12 pm | #2 |
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Re: Help to Identify a TV
Hi Mike,
I reckon you're right, it is a Philips and because it has the 19" CRT it must be a 1961 or later model. That light sensor looks very Philips. One of those futuristic looking creations from the early sixties. Remember the RGD "diadem" series of TVs? DFWB. |
18th Nov 2019, 11:16 pm | #3 |
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Re: Help to Identify a TV
Can only find one pic in Google images (Pinterest) Not sure how accurate the description is but it says it's a Philips 23TG107U, if that's correct it was launched circa 1961 according to a trade show report in Wireless World:
https://americanradiohistory.com/hd2...ch=%2223-in%22 Lawrence. |
19th Nov 2019, 12:00 am | #4 |
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Re: Help to Identify a TV
I've one in captivity here, definitely 23": 23TG107U sounds right. The magazine shelf in the photo looks dark but is white on my set. A further photograph online shows the shelf as veneered and the cabinet as a fairly light walnut,
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/07/ed...057bf68ef3.jpg , whereas the cabinet of mine is very dark indeed, so presumably a choice of finishes was offered. Paul |
19th Nov 2019, 12:28 am | #5 |
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Re: Help to Identify a TV
The actual chap on Mike's screen looked familiar [despite the snowy conditions]. I though Mcdonald Hobley, a name I recall from my youth in terms of it's inverted nature. Then I thought perhaps I'm making it up but there he is on Wikki-an early BBC presenter!
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19th Nov 2019, 9:12 am | #6 |
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Re: Help to Identify a TV
Thanks everyone for your help. All extremely helpful. That set of Paul's is a beauty.
Thanks again all. Kind regards. From Mike.
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