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Originally Posted by fjtorres
That was the main use by far. Soap opera fans in particular loved the things, especially the six hour mode. A week's worth of the soap on one tape; binged on sunday. Rinse and repeat. (Also fans of striped syndicated shows, like STAR TREK. Or even first run. I had the entire DS:9, ad-free, on tape.) Sony intended Beta originally for movie sales, with occassional recording of live events; parties and family gatherings. Consumers found better uses.
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Don't remind me. I still cringe when I hear the Days of Our Lives opening. 45 years and the Salem police department still can't find their asses with both hands, a flashlight and a map.
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Originally Posted by fjtorres
Anytime you see what look like oddities, follow the money. You'll find wallets being voted.
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Eeyup.