Eyewitness: The Story of Television, From 1948

In the era of limited television options, this tv episode -- "The Story of Television" of WNBT's "Eye Witness," hosted by veteran radio personality Ben Grauer with guest Dr. Vladimir K. Zworykin, broadcast date February 26, 1948 -- offers a captivating glimpse into the development of television technology and live broadcasting. At the time of airing, WNBT only aired 35 hours per week. Host Ben Grauer introduces live sketches featuring characters such as 'May' and a German scientist struggling with their lines, with no prompting devices available.