SMPTE almanac

In this column we provide interesting historical briefs from Journal articl es of days past. Its purpose is primarily entertainment, but we hope it wil l also stimulate your thinking and reflection on times past-how far we have come in the industry, as well as (sometimes) how some things never change. This is not meant to be an authoritative reference, and no attempt is made to correct any past errors or omissions of the Journal. We simply hope you enjoy the material.