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THE DEATH OF ANALOG TELEVISION

And The Celebration Of Philo T Farnsworth, Its Father

Hosted by The San Francisco Appreciation Society (co-sponsored by The Berkeley Center for New Media)

Friday, Jun 12, 2009 (6:30 PM) at The Lab Of Philo T Farnsworth

202 Green St, San Francisco, CA Google Yahoo Mapquest

867-5309

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philo_Farnsworth

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mike toppe (Yes)

Well done! Thoughtful and playful.

6/15/09 8:48 AM

JIM HANSEN (Yes)

Analog TV--we'll miss you!!! Thanks to all who organized and contributed to this fitting send-off!

6/15/09 8:05 AM

Mike Rowell (Yes)

I ended up going to a zombie movie at the Roxie instead. Sorry I missed this, can someone post some pics?

6/13/09 2:33 PM

John Farnsworth (Yes)

A great sign-off/send-off.

6/13/09 11:19 AM

6:30 RECEPTION
7:00 CEREMONY

In 1927, in his laboratory on 202 Green Street in San Francisco, inventor Philo T Farnsworth transmitted his first image through his IMAGE DISSECTOR CAMERA marking the beginning of Television. Farnsworth pressed on and the modern TV age was born. From Milton Berle to Mr. Ed to Friends, from My Favorite Martian to Star Trek to The X-Files, Walter Cronkite, Wolf Blitzer, The Streets Of San Francisco, the Brady Bunch, Charlie’s Angels, anon anon anon…television has shaped our lives and defined our culture…all from Farnsworth’s invention, the analog waves that found their way into all of our homes.
On Friday, June 12th 2009, the analog stream of Television comes to a historic end moving aside for the digital age to take over once and for all. On this day, The San Francisco Appreciation Society invites you to come celebrate with us the life of Philo T Farnsworth and his invention that changed the world…where it all began at his lab on 202 Green Street. Along with our co-sponsor, The Berkeley Center Of New Media and friend Ken Goldberg, we will say goodbye to analog Television and its the byproducts: rabbit ears, the sound of the white noise of Television’s snow and the horizontal and vertical controls we once all knew and loved. And in standard SFAS fare, we will have special guests galore paying tribute as well as the legendary Green Street Mortuary Band, who will add their wonderful sound to our ceremony.
And post-ceremony, get ready for the lifting of glasses to Philo at a local potation establishment nearby.

***THIS EVENT HAS A SUGGESTED DONATION STARTING AT $5. All the money is going to the band and a hat will be passed around.

.Please join us on June 12th! Bring your favorite TV memory to share!

And follow us on Twitter: AppreciateSF, where you can receive historical facts of the day and information about future San Francisco Appreciation Society events!

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Ken Matsumoto (Yes)

I will try to be there...

6/12/09 12:37 PM

Cheryl Tyler (No)

I actually already have plans, that is clever!!!

6/12/09 11:12 AM

laura folger (Yes)

i will see you there ! thanks for the invite. Analog Folgé

6/12/09 10:04 AM

Abigail Phillips (No)

sadly I can't attend the tribute but my converter box is ready for launch

6/12/09 9:57 AM

Jenny Bunshoft (No)

Sorry to miss it.

6/11/09 10:47 PM

John Farnsworth (Yes)

I always seem to be getting in on the tail end of trends.

6/11/09 3:22 PM

Bruce Bengtson (Yes)

And Lyra too.

6/11/09 2:41 PM

Adrienne P (No)

Dang- we're in Florida. Bummer. I dig the Farnsworth clan.

6/11/09 2:12 PM

Karen Roberts (No)

Sorry I can't make it! I will be at the Planet Paradigm Party drinking wine!

6/11/09 11:14 AM

Kim Bender (No)

Wish I could make it. Philo's son lived in Bolinas, though. Not sure if he's still there...

6/11/09 11:01 AM

Bernie Burke (No)

sorry I cannot attend

6/11/09 9:57 AM

odessa schneider (No)

What a great idea! I'm sorry I'll have to miss out. Cheers!

6/11/09 9:06 AM

Roger Goldberg (No)

Work gets in the way.

6/11/09 9:04 AM

Amanda Michell (Yes)

goodbye, ntsc....

6/11/09 8:52 AM

LeighAnne Lewis (No)

sending regrets 'cause I'll be in NY seeing The Posies play Frosting on the Beater (with Matt Harris on bass!) lucky me.

6/11/09 3:45 AM

Kit Galloway (No)

Goodby ol' friend! Welcome to the future...PLEASE STAND BY! Got to meet Philo's wife and kids for an anniversary in the late 70's. My thoughts will be with you, as will lots of fond memories return to those thrilling day's of yesteryear.

6/11/09 3:14 AM

Katy Fox (No)

grrr, have to work, though come the end of july this will not be the case...

6/11/09 1:31 AM

craig ventresco (No)

I would LOVE to attend, but unfortunately I have A gig in the Mission from 7-9. I really appreciate the invite, however!

6/10/09 10:32 PM

Jeffery Dean Ruiz (No)

Thanks for the invite, Marc. We'll be in Pasadena. See you next time. Jeffery

6/10/09 8:16 PM

Paul Wells (No)

Dang! Out of town...and you're right up the street from my office honoring the man who made Green Street famous. You might also note that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio Legend Tom 'Big Daddy' Donahue started the first Progressive FM Rock 24/7 Radio station in 1967 right down the street @ 50 Green at KMPX. When the DJs went on strike when he left, the Grateful Dead showed up with a flatbed truck and played for them and the gathered listeners on the street between Battery and Front. The story also includes Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi of Traffic. Apparently Stanley Owsley picked them up at SFO, and their first experience in San Francisco was jamming with the Dead in a psychedelic all-nighter on this very same street. Please relay this to the gathering.

6/10/09 7:12 PM

David Wilson (No)

I'll be in Sacramento attending a High School Graduation ceremony that afternoon and evening. Otherwise, I would be there. Thanks for asking, David

6/10/09 6:53 PM

jane Ganahl (No)

so sorry i have a wedding that night!! :(

6/10/09 11:07 AM

Sirah Laub (No)

Sounds really cool but I can't make it. I have to take my gramaphone in for servicing.

6/9/09 5:16 PM

chris rupright (No)

i cannot attend friday, but thank you for adding me to the list. hope to make the next event.

6/9/09 8:57 AM

JIM HANSEN (Yes)

Thanks for organizing another interesting event! Can we assist with reception? Liquid refreshment etc? Jim and Katie Hansen

6/9/09 8:41 AM

Kristin Sobditch (No)

Darnit. Wish I could be there for all the fun. Man....

6/8/09 4:41 PM

roger pinnell (Yes)

I'll be there by hook or by crook. Probably by crook.

6/8/09 2:05 PM

Jonathan Boutelle (No)

Good riddance!

6/8/09 1:48 PM

jack boulware (No)

damn, can't make this -- would love to be there, though! will we ever celebrate the inventor of myspace in such a fashion??

6/8/09 12:03 PM

Noreen Weeden (No)

sorry we cannot make it due to a prior commitment. It sounds like a fun program. Please keep me on the list for future events

6/8/09 10:42 AM

Brooke Wentz (No)

oops. have to attend SFGC performance.

6/8/09 10:22 AM

Larry Bosche (No)

We are away this weekend. Thanks for the invite. Looks like a very interesting and fun party.

6/8/09 9:56 AM

darrenjohnston5000 (No)

thanks for the invite. if I could only be two places at once....

6/8/09 9:47 AM

mail (No)

Prior commitment, but thanks for thinking of me and please keep me on the list! jrb

6/8/09 9:45 AM

cynthia wood (Yes)

will there also be a tutorial for how to set up a converter box...?

6/8/09 9:31 AM

Stephen Parr (Maybe)

Hi Marc: Have a screening that eve but may try to get there before. Hope it goes will if I don't make it! Best, Stephen Parr

6/8/09 9:19 AM

Eleanor Burke (Yes)

Bernie and I will try to stop by before the baseball game. If we don't make it, please invite us to your next do - I'd love to see this one. If we do make it, we may bring 2-4 guests, but will have to leave early. (what a terrible rsvp!)

6/4/09 8:22 AM

Susan Brown (Yes)

Myles and I will be there! thank you!

6/3/09 11:26 AM

Ken Goldberg (Yes)

looking forward to appreciating one of SF's greatest unsung heroes!

6/2/09 11:06 AM

Phoebe Douglass (No)

Sorry that I am busy that evening, but please keep me on your list to hear about your next event.

5/30/09 4:15 PM

Lee Frank (No)

Hey DKN, nice choice on this one man. Wish I could attend. Have to work at The Indy that night...

5/30/09 11:26 AM

Alex Lash (Maybe)

My small child makes planning more than a couple days in advance difficult. So, maybe. But it sounds like much fun. Isn't TV that thing I use to watch my Netflix?

5/30/09 12:13 AM

sarah taylor (Yes)

in spirit only, sadly.

5/29/09 9:53 PM

GaryHobishAHamm Mastering (Yes)

I can honestly say I have never missed a Philo tribute in my life, and I'm not about to start now!

5/29/09 3:07 PM

Adam Rabinovitz (Maybe)

sounds awesome! hope to make it

5/29/09 2:10 PM

Don Alan (No)

thank-you for thinking of me, but I will be in the mountains that weekend.

5/29/09 12:59 PM

Debbie Findling (No)

too bad - out of town that weekend

5/29/09 11:33 AM

mark eitzel (Yes)

Thank god it's all over

5/29/09 10:22 AM

Sylvie Simmons (Maybe)

It's moving too fast, I'm still in denial. But I'll come if I can.

5/29/09 9:39 AM

Barry Simons (Yes)

Great invention!

5/29/09 9:24 AM

lisa hickey (No)

going to miss this by only a few days! thanks for the invite!

5/29/09 9:17 AM

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