Television technology developed rapidly during the 60s. By the end of the decade, colour broadcasting had begun in the UK, while portable TVs went on sale for those looking for a second set.
In America, TVs could now be found in 90% of homes. When Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the Moon, a global audience of 600 million people was watching.
The picture shows a stylish set manufactured by the West German KUBA Corporation. Called the Komet, the set stood 5′ 7″ tall, with the upper section rotating so the viewer could swing the 23″ black and white television and speaker system in the desired direction.
The system cost around $1250 at the time - around ?6000 in today’s money.
