70s In The News: SF Photo Archive & VCR Dating

George Harrison – Cow Palace, Daly City – November 7, 1974 By Alvan Meyerowitz Thanks to a spotlight at Boing Boing, I’ve been made aware of 70s-era photographer Alvan Meyerowitz and his Instagram image archive. You’ll want to peruse these … Continue reading

70s Spots: VHS & RCA SelectaVision Recorders (1978)

“Only VHS can give you 4 hours.” Today we have two commercials from October of 1978 for VHS home recording devices. At this time VHS was still locked in a battle for consumer attention with the Betamax format. I wonder … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sony Betamax Vs. RCA VHS (1978)

“It could change your whole way of life.” Here it is, folks. Today, we relive the Battle of the Century! Sony’s Betamax (Beta tape) versus RCA’s VHS recorder. Beta tape technology was superior in nearly every way so it was … Continue reading