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That was an interesting article on how "I Love Lucy" was filmed in the early 1950s. Then the film was edited down to "26 minutes running time". That left plenty of time for three one minute commercials and a station break. Today's shows are more along the way of 19 minutes running time and 11 minutes of commercials.

 

Marc, thank you for the great work you do in posting these articles.

James G. Dainis
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Michael and Mike - I thought the 12-Minute Deadline article was just going to be a bit of fluff but I too find it interesting as to the equipment and methods used.

 

Dave - It just shows there is really nothing new under the sun.

 

James - I have noticed some stations showing old TV shows have extended the time period out to 36 minutes. That way they don't have to cut any of the show and still get to show all of their commercials.

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Thanks again, Marc. I watched so many of those Lucy shows when I was a child. Lots of planning went into that 1-hour studio work.

 

The unconventional stabilization technique for developing and fixing is quite intriguing, if one considers the archival stage of course. Today, nobody would use a technique that stains negatives in two years.

 

Konica Pearl was in the news. Sylvania was offering a Nash Rambler convertible as prize for a photo contest. Wish I'd got that Medalist I special at Abe Cohen's!

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