Operation Big Shot (1952)
KTLA makes the first telecast of an atomic bomb detonation. Klaus Landsberg led the engineering feat on short notice that established microwave links that had previously been considered impossible with existing technology. The station fed the coverage to the nation. The broadcast, fed to all three networks, was also notable in that it was fed via a 140 mile link - the longest ever attempted at that time.
Director: Klaus Landsberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: May 22, 1952
Cast
- Stan Chambers - Self - Reporter
- Grant Holcomb - Self - Anchorman
- Bill Welsh - Self - Reporter
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Operation Big Shot about?
- KTLA makes the first telecast of an atomic bomb detonation. Klaus Landsberg led the engineering feat on short notice that established microwave links that had previously been considered impossible with existing technology. The station fed the coverage to the nation. The broadcast, fed to all three networks, was also notable in that it was fed via a 140 mile link - the longest ever attempted at that time.
- Who directed Operation Big Shot?
- Operation Big Shot was directed by Klaus Landsberg.
- Who stars in Operation Big Shot?
- Operation Big Shot stars Stan Chambers, Grant Holcomb, Bill Welsh.
- How long is Operation Big Shot?
- Operation Big Shot has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is Operation Big Shot?
- Operation Big Shot is a Documentary film.
- Where was Operation Big Shot produced?
- Operation Big Shot was produced in United States of America.