14-01-2023, 01:55 PM
Back in the 1980s there was foot pedal operated Autocue -it controlled tractor feed system
(imagine inverted model tank with pressure pads) using "bog roll" paper as was the custom of the time
...... cue one Political corespondent at Norman Shaw North - he pressed the pedal down
- it was going too fast he paniced & pressed pedal to the floor
(its default used by operator was as accelerator)
- paper went flying across the studio - the Tractor feed without paper had a very loud whine
and the expression on his face was a picture ...
Not really appreciated by the Folks at TC... or the viewers!!
(imagine inverted model tank with pressure pads) using "bog roll" paper as was the custom of the time
...... cue one Political corespondent at Norman Shaw North - he pressed the pedal down
- it was going too fast he paniced & pressed pedal to the floor
(its default used by operator was as accelerator)
- paper went flying across the studio - the Tractor feed without paper had a very loud whine
and the expression on his face was a picture ...
Not really appreciated by the Folks at TC... or the viewers!!