Postwar American Television
Videograph
The Videograph was announced in October of 1947. Even as early as January of 1948 there was indication that the concept wouldn't work because bars and clubs were offering free television. However, they continued to sell the device through 1948, and introduced new models during 1948. They stopped operation in 1949.
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Billboard, October 4 1947

Billboard, October 4 1947
Billboard, October 18 1947 |
Billboard, November 28 1947
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Billboard, December 13, 1947
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Billboard, January 24 1948
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Billboard, May 5 1948 |
Billboard, May 19 1948 |
Billboard, May 26 1948 |

Billboard, January 1949









