DuMont History

In the early days of TV, there were three networks, NBC, CBS and DuMont.  The DuMont network's  biggest accomplishment was the early versions of The Jackie Gleason Show.  The parent company, Allen B. DuMont Labs made TV broadcast equipment, as well as high end consumer receivers.

Dumont Labs was an early pioneer in television technology and equipment.  The even dabbled with color TV.  The Telecruiser  was built before the days of any production color TV equipment or receivers.  Consequently, it was delivered as a black and white unit, using DuMont built equipment.

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There are some great resources on the Web for DuMont History.  We highly recommend a visit to
Clark Ingram's DuMont Television History site

We also recommend Bill Frieberg's (Dr. DuMont) web sites.  Bill has some great historical pictures of early DuMont studio equipment:
Dr. DuMont's Page

Television Heaven
is another great resource for TV History, Including DuMont Information.

Please visit our Broadcast History Link Page for other suggestions.