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Post by Robert Lia on Feb 7, 2014 23:41:39 GMT
It also means that American Troops and dependants could have also seen Doctor Who with Willaim Hartnell if they had access to a PAL television set as well.
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Post by Greg Glenn on Feb 8, 2014 10:19:28 GMT
Korea update: Note - AFKN is the old name for the current AFRTS entity in Korea. Just getting started. There are five current primary broadcasing locations - Yongsan, Casey, Daegu, Osan, and Kunsan. Three of the five are easy for me to get to, the other two - not so much. But not impossible. Just more of a bus/train ride. The main facilities at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul are in more or less the same location they have been in since 1954. A few nuggets of information: - AFKN Television service began in September, 1957. - By Christmas of 1963, “mini-TV” stations were established at Kunsan Air Base, Daegu and Busan. Note that Kunsan and Daegu are listed as two of the five current, active locations. - In 1971, the network increased the number of TV rebroadcast transmitter sites to 13. - In 1977, AFKN was granted approval to broadcast some TV programs in color and in 1979 the network received approval to broadcast all TV programs in color. Next week, I will be drafting an e-mail to the current head of broadcasting for Korea (or I might just call). I haven't found out who this person is yet. Also, I will be drafting an e-mail to the director of DIMOC (Defense Imagery Management Operations Center) in California for some hopefully helpful information. The "Tonight Show" footage found in 2012 - story linked below - was eventually found at DIMOC. www.stripes.com/news/afn-discovers-johnny-carson-footage-thought-to-be-lost-forever-1.191760More updates when warranted.
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Post by adamjordan on Feb 8, 2014 12:14:28 GMT
Excellent work Glen.
Fascinating stuff and thanks for the link to the Carson footage. Nice to see how passionate people can be about shows other than Dr Who!
This line is particularly intriguing as I suspect that would be around the time some of those Taiwan episodes were sold
"- In 1971, the network increased the number of TV rebroadcast transmitter sites to 13."
Good luck with your continued efforts.
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Post by shellyharman67 on Feb 8, 2014 15:40:32 GMT
Korea update: Note - AFKN is the old name for the current AFRTS entity in Korea. Just getting started. There are five current primary broadcasing locations - Yongsan, Casey, Daegu, Osan, and Kunsan. Three of the five are easy for me to get to, the other two - not so much. But not impossible. Just more of a bus/train ride. The main facilities at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul are in more or less the same location they have been in since 1954. A few nuggets of information: - AFKN Television service began in September, 1957. - By Christmas of 1963, “mini-TV” stations were established at Kunsan Air Base, Daegu and Busan. Note that Kunsan and Daegu are listed as two of the five current, active locations. - In 1971, the network increased the number of TV rebroadcast transmitter sites to 13. - In 1977, AFKN was granted approval to broadcast some TV programs in color and in 1979 the network received approval to broadcast all TV programs in color. Next week, I will be drafting an e-mail to the current head of broadcasting for Korea (or I might just call). I haven't found out who this person is yet. Also, I will be drafting an e-mail to the director of DIMOC (Defense Imagery Management Operations Center) in California for some hopefully helpful information. The "Tonight Show" footage found in 2012 - story linked below - was eventually found at DIMOC. www.stripes.com/news/afn-discovers-johnny-carson-footage-thought-to-be-lost-forever-1.191760More updates when warranted. Thanks Glen
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Post by Robert Lia on Feb 9, 2014 0:00:31 GMT
Korea update: Note - AFKN is the old name for the current AFRTS entity in Korea. Just getting started. There are five current primary broadcasing locations - Yongsan, Casey, Daegu, Osan, and Kunsan. Three of the five are easy for me to get to, the other two - not so much. But not impossible. Just more of a bus/train ride. The main facilities at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul are in more or less the same location they have been in since 1954. A few nuggets of information: - AFKN Television service began in September, 1957. - By Christmas of 1963, “mini-TV” stations were established at Kunsan Air Base, Daegu and Busan. Note that Kunsan and Daegu are listed as two of the five current, active locations. - In 1971, the network increased the number of TV rebroadcast transmitter sites to 13. - In 1977, AFKN was granted approval to broadcast some TV programs in color and in 1979 the network received approval to broadcast all TV programs in color. Next week, I will be drafting an e-mail to the current head of broadcasting for Korea (or I might just call). I haven't found out who this person is yet. Also, I will be drafting an e-mail to the director of DIMOC (Defense Imagery Management Operations Center) in California for some hopefully helpful information. The "Tonight Show" footage found in 2012 - story linked below - was eventually found at DIMOC. www.stripes.com/news/afn-discovers-johnny-carson-footage-thought-to-be-lost-forever-1.191760More updates when warranted. Keep up the good work research is also continuing on this side of the Atlantic as well attempting to trace where these prints may have ended up after Vietnam / Taiwan. Some very interesting was discovered just last night that might offer a clue.
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Post by George D on Feb 9, 2014 14:46:38 GMT
Has the Tonight show footage surfaced yet?
Would like to see It.
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Post by Robert Lia on Feb 9, 2014 20:13:48 GMT
Its not out on DVD yet I was told by a friend the other day who wants to see it.
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Post by lousingh on Feb 9, 2014 20:56:16 GMT
Thank you, Glen.
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Post by arromdee on Feb 12, 2014 3:23:44 GMT
Is it really safe to go searching places without any official imprimatur from the BBC? For a fan to just walk up to or phone up a TV archive could cause all sorts of problems if something goes wrong.
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Post by Robert Lia on Feb 12, 2014 3:51:49 GMT
It is a little bit different if a U.S. military member walks up to a U.S. military run TV station on a U.S. military base and asks questions. Same for researching on former U.S. military bases around the world. If the former base is still on Federal Property and is abandoned no one will care.
You never know what your going to find till you start searching and asking questions . . . .
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Post by Greg Glenn on Feb 12, 2014 10:02:59 GMT
arromdee,
Robert Lia summed it up. I'm a US government employee, not just a "fan". Nothing will be closed to me nor will there be any raised eyebrows.
Remember also I'm not just searching for missing BBC material. I have no official credentials from NBC, CBS or ABC either. Or DuMont....lol.
So all is good. And to be honest, I'll be surprised if I find anything.
But if I do, I will go through proper channels to see that the material is put in safe hands. For US material I will be going through the DIMOC (Defense Imagery Management Operations Center). For UK material, I will be going through the mods on this board - in private.
No point of me stoking a fire that doesn't exist or starting silly, baseless rumors to feed the conspiracy crowd. All will be handled professionally.
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Post by Rob Moss on Feb 12, 2014 10:19:36 GMT
As Greg says, this is more of an "inside job" so to speak, so he is probably very well placed to make these enquiries. However, I would suggest that Greg touch base with Paul V before you make first contact, just in case you need to have some kind of official BBC permission.
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Post by George D on Feb 12, 2014 16:12:30 GMT
Hopefully, if you find some thing, you dont wait to turn it over until all leads are explored (which could be never)
I'm understand that things may need to be secured before discussing, but as ian`s lead pointed out sharing some information openly has brought much help to the search.
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Post by Andrew Parker on Feb 12, 2014 16:56:42 GMT
Good luck in your search, I hope you find something, preferable lots!
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Post by Elliott Prince on Feb 12, 2014 17:30:35 GMT
All will be handled professionally. With everything that's been going around these last few months, this is exactly what is required. Too many people harassing others, when they aren't even in full possession of the facts. Good luck, and happy hunting!
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