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Pyramid Television Ad, late 1980


Pyramid is one of the very few brands that use only 'wave' soldering. A fully-automated process for cent per cent accuracy.
The difference between an electronic sewing machine and a crude hand-stitch.

Khoj to Chitrahaar non-stop the 48-hour stress test.


The best time to service a TV is when it's working perfectly.

We call it preventive maintenance. And it's free service to all Pyramid owners.

Every three months during the first year, our engineer will pay you a visit.

He'll adjust your antenna, clean the set and give it a thorough check-up. Any minor problems are nipped in the bud.

48 hours! What was the need?
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  1. MayaMar 30, 2010, 8:16:00 PM

    i have this tv, still working, thou we dont watch it, but its still there...

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  2. Vinayak RazdanMar 31, 2010, 9:36:00 AM

    I have a Philips B&W with wooden cabinet. An Onida Color. But the thing i really liked is sadly gone, one of my cousin had a Weston B&W with rolling wooden shutters.

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  3. SvetlanaApr 3, 2010, 9:03:00 PM

    I can't tell you how thankful i am to you, for thi sblog of yours... doing a project on the evolution of indian advertising from 1950 onwards. needless to say, this is a superb archive. thanks!!

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  4. Vinayak RazdanApr 5, 2010, 11:44:00 AM

    Glad to be of service :)

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  5. sumalJul 7, 2011, 3:52:00 PM

    Sir,
    Can you say something abould old magazines like Mirror, published from the Blitz Stable and Children's world.
    Superb site

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  6. Vinayak RazdanJul 8, 2011, 11:34:00 AM

    Sumal,
    I don't have anything on those. Will post if i come across something.

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  7. shaunakNov 28, 2011, 2:55:00 AM

    Hi, I'm working on a project on the evolution of Indian Television. Would you know of places where I can find advertisements of old Television brands like the one you've posted here? Anything from before the 90's would do. Any available material would be an enormous favour. thanks. :)

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  8. Vinayak RazdanNov 29, 2011, 5:35:00 PM

    I think I have couple of more TV ads. Will try to post them. Also you might want to check Indian Express Archives for more..

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