Coming Attraction

"Rockville Fair, Maryland, 1928." Exhibit promoting the motion picture as educational tool.
Note: Click photo for full view at source.

Coming Attraction: 1928 as shared by Shorpy.

Question: Is that a TV? No! It can't be! Not in 1928. Well - what is it then??

Six best buys in home computers... in 1982

"... One thing about computers— they’re all going to fail, sooner or later. .."
Allright! They knew the truth already back in 1982.

Popular Mechanics Compares 6 Top Computers in January 1982 at Modern Mechanix.

More Monroe Calculator Company

Pastor McPurvis comes back with another industrial musical from the Monroe Calculator Company (find the first one here) :

" ... While this show may not be as original as ‘It’s a Brand New Ball Game’, it is still a fun listen and it is a must have for all you Monroe Calculator Company completists out there. ..."

Yes, step forward Monroe Calculator Company completists! You know who you are.

This is a once in a lifetime Opportunity!

Tennis For Two

"Tennis for Two, the first "computergame", built in 1958.
It was created by William Higinbotham almost 50 years ago and this video shows the entire setup in action. The video is complete with the awesome clicking sounds. It's a pleasure to watch.
The game itself is what could be considered a spiritual predecessor to Pong. It's not technically a computergame, because it actually ran on analogue technology, not on a digital machine, such as a computer. ..." (via Grow-A-Brain)

Monroe Calculator Company

"Our latest offering is this snazzy, up tempo industrial musical that celebrates the strength and innovation of the Monroe Calculator Company. ...

the show is very well done featuring some top notch arrangements for what sounds like a standard big band supporting a number of singers who professionally deliver the material without a hint of irony. ..."
Pastor McPurvis shares Monroe Calculator Company - It’s A Brand New Ball Game.