Out from Washington last week flashed the news that the TV industry has been waiting to hear. After several years of hearings, the Federal Communications Commission finally gave the go-ahead to the industry's new compatible color-TV system (TIME, Oct. 26). Within minutes of the FCC decision, the big networks were on the air with color programs; both NBC and CBS announced plans to start beaming regular programs soon. Among the first: Amahl & the Night Visitors on Christmas Day, the Rose Bowl Parade on Jan. 1.
The set manufacturers were less enthusiastic. Though...
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