Hughie Greene's Clapometer (Audience Reaction Indicator)
Hughie Greene's Clapometer (Audience Reaction Indicator). Part of the collection of historic television cameras etc. acquired from Thames Television plc.
Clapometer used on 'Opportunity Knocks' between 1956-1978.
'Opportunity Knocks' was a long running talent contest on independent television, which ran between 1956 and 1978. Various acts performed before a live audience, who could register their approval by means of a 'clap-o-meter' and viewers at home were also invited to vote. The programme was extremely popular, with its highest viewing figure in 1974 of 8.6 million.
Details
- Category:
- Television
- Collection:
- Thames Collection
- Object Number:
- 1991-5005/56
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), paper (fibre product), brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown), electronic components, aluminium (metal), plastic (unidentified) and glass
- Measurements:
-
Closed: 400 mm x 495 mm x 520 mm,
Open: 805 mm x 495 mm x 520 mm, 28 kg
- credit:
- Thames Television Collection
