Operation Big Shot

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 22, 1952

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Grant Holcomb,Bill Welsh,Stan Chambers

Director

Klaus Landsberg

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1305552