Old tech in TV shows

[Marauder2003]

Watching Outer Limits S1E1. All the techie stuff on the control panel includes an IBM 407 control panel. Looks impressive to the unknowing.

You have to be an old fart to know the 407.

[Reno-Kid]

See John Wick movie with the back office scene using 80s tech, including an actual IBM typewriter.

[bayrooster]

See John Wick movie with the back office scene using 80s tech, including an actual IBM typewriter.

And a Commodore 64 was used to enter the bounty put on John Wick's head, in the second movie I think?

[Marauder2003]

Just saw the IBM 407 panel in another Outer Limits. S1 E5. 1963. Stars a very young David McCallum

[yellowsulphur]

See John Wick movie with the back office scene using 80s tech, including an actual IBM typewriter.

The IBM Selectric was a sweet bit of kit.

[Marauder2003]

Now up to S1 E12. 407 panel appears again. Sure gets around.

[Marauder2003]

407 panel in S1 E14.

[arrix]

And a Commodore 64 was used to enter the bounty put on John Wick's head, in the second movie I think?

That was a VIC-20!

[Marauder2003]

Just showed up in S2 E7

[sonofeugene]

The IBM Selectric was a sweet bit of kit.

That?s what I learned to type with in high school. I took typing class because it was an easy course and I was lazy. Who knew typing would be a valuable skill to have 20 years later?

[GeorgeMG]

The IBM Selectric was a sweet bit of kit.

I still have one in pristine working condition.

[Marauder2003]

How many balls do you have?

I still have one in pristine working condition.

[Hamsterman]

Don't know if this counts, but Tom Corbett: Space Cadet used retractable tethered "microphones" that were repurposed spray nozzles for portable dishwashers.

[sonofeugene]

How many balls do you have?

I only have two, but they?re HUGE!

[Dan_Eastvale]

I liked the old Smith Corona Portable manual typewriter I used at the university. At that time. Wouldn't touch it today.