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1950 televised surgery on WKY-TV
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On January 21, 1950, Bob Hayward, WKY-TV studio supervisor, perched himself atop a step-ladder to train his television camera on the operation. A special tripod was built, lifting the camera almost to the ceiling. One month before the January 21 televised surgery, WKY-TV crews practiced on two similar operations in University Hospital. Dr. Aldridge (wearing glasses) stands immediately behind the anesthetist.
