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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 23, 1956 reads "Rod Boutelle, standing left, owner of North Hollywood Television, 11413 Moorpark, North Hollywood, tunes in a color TV set as he officially opens his color TV Theater, first of its kind in the Valley. Boutelle has remodeled a portion of his store, complete with a drape-enclosed section where viewers may watch in comfort any color TV show being aired. A full line of color sets is also available in the theater section. The public is invited to view color shows daily."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
North Hollywood Television Men--California--Los Angeles Businessmen--California--Los Angeles Dealers (Retail trade)--California--Los Angeles Audiences--California--Los Angeles Television--Receivers and reception Television supplies industry--California--Los Angeles Draperies--California--Los Angeles Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Signs and signboards--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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