[NJARC] American Genius - Farnsworth vs. Sarnoff Monday June 8, 9:00 PM on NGCHD Channel

[oldradio at comcast.net]

Sarnoff vs. Farnsworth: The invention of television is born out of a gritty David vs. Goliath competition between David Sarnoff and Philo Farnsworth, who both lay stake in a precious claim. 

Farnsworth vs. Sarnoff 9:00 PM on NGCHD Channel, Comcast 871, 1 hr 
The story of how television was invented is retold through the experiences of pioneering inventor Philo Farnsworth and RCA founder David Sarnoff. 

http://americangenius.nationalgeographic.com/episode/farnsworth-vs-sarnoff/ 


other shows.... 

Colt vs. Wesson: The invention of the perfect revolver pits Samuel Colt and Daniel Wesson in a race for patents that will forever revolutionize the firearm industry. 

Tesla vs. Edison: Eccentric genius Nikola Tesla enters a rivalry with Thomas Edison that will forever change the world - it is born out of a simple solution to a simple problem and a $50,000 wager. 

Hearst vs. Pulitzer: William Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer push the limits of journalism in unthinkable ways, forever changing the media landscape. 

Wright vs. Curtiss: The race for flight is chronicled as aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright face off against Glen Curtiss in a rivalry that puts lives at risk. 

Oppenheimer vs. Heisenberg: Would the Second World War end with a whimper or a bang? The answer hinges on a heated contest between Werner Heisenberg and Robert Oppenheimer. 

Space Race: America and the Soviet Union set out to conquer the moon, but much more than space flight is at stake. 

Gates vs. Jobs: Two of America's most brilliant minds, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, battle to dominate a new age and, in the process, revolutionize billions of lives. 

American Genius is produced for National Geographic Channels by Stephen David Entertainment. For National Geographic Channels, executive producer is Michael Kovnat and president of original programming and production is Tim Pastore. For Stephen David Entertainment, executive producer and president is Stephen David. 


Read more at http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2015/01/07/national-geographic-channel-reveals-the-competitive-forces-behind-historys-most-remarkable-races-for-innovation-in-new-miniseries-event-american-genius-274210/20150107ngc02/#c3lFMJCdaH5Feaa1.99 

73, John Dilks, K2TQN 
Having fun smelling hot rosin and solder again. 

73, John Dilks, K2TQN
Having fun smelling hot rosin and solder again.

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