Early Days of Home Video

Today we look back to the early days of home video recording. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Smitty is joined by videophile Ray Glasser, who was an early adopter of home video technology back in the 1976 when he purchased his first Sony Betamax VCR. Ray shares how he acquired his first Beta machine, what he recorded, and what he remembers about those days. He tells us the story of building a great videotape collection, memorable programs he recorded, and how he came to meet and connect with other video enthusiasts around the country. Additionally, Ray shares hints and suggestions for preserving a videotape collection. Ray's reminiscences about how VCRs improved and how technology marched forward help us to get an idea of where we are today and how far we've come in the intervening years. This is truly an enjoyable and engaging interview with a video enthusiast who was there way back, and he shares his story with us all. So put a tape in the Betamax, hit record, and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!" https://bit.ly/3yiMWuF