“A home video game built right into the set.” Holiday time is here. Today, and in a few days, we’ll have some Christmas-themed commercials on display. Grab a mug of hot chocolate, kick off your shoes and enjoy spots for … Continue reading
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“Quality in every detail.” Here’s a commercial for a Magnavox TV with the Odyssey video game system’s Pong built right in. Just one touch is all it takes and you’re immersed in a world of stunning tennis-like competition. The spot … Continue reading
“What a difference watching a Magnavox.” Here’s two October 1973 spots for Magnavox and their “Videomatic” Solid State TV sets. And with that, we’ll round-up the TV set-related spots for a bit. Tomorrow, we’ll finish off 1973 Week with a … Continue reading
Home video games are officially 40 years old this week. The first home system, the Magnavox Odyssey, shipped to retailers in August of 1972. The first known instance of the system being on sale to the public dates to an … Continue reading