"TV Times ” First issue

Lucille Ball

Periodical

[Entertainment] TV Times. September 20, 1955. Vol. 1, No. 1. First issue. 39 pages. Staplebound. First ever issue of the weekly British magazine outlining program schedules. The magazine was launched in London on September 1955, at the start of transmissions of the first ITV station, Associated-Rediffusion. Initially, the magazine was published only in the London area, carrying listings for Associated-Rediffusion. This cover image features Scottish actress Patricia Dainton and American TV star Lucille Ball, with a short story about each of their careers on page 5. Also includes images and short articles about other television shows, in addition to the programming schedule. An important piece of television history, celebrating iconic women entertainers.

Item #16323

Price: $225.00