Dumont Television Socks

Description: The DuMont Television Network (also known as the DuMont Network, simply DuMont/Du Mont) was one of America's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC and CBS for the distinction of being first overall in the United States. It was owned by Allen B. DuMont Laboratories, a television equipment and set manufacturer, and began operation on June 28, 1942. I carried such shows as Cavalcade of Stars (a variety show hosted by Jackie Gleason that was the birthplace of The Honeymooners), Captain Video and his Video Rangers, Ted Mack's Original Amatuer Hour, and The Ernie Kovaks Show.

Description: Nostalgic retro television design. Dumont classic. Perfect for vintage TV enthusiasts.

Description: Captain Video and his Video Rangers was America's first science fiction television series. It aired on the DuMont Television Network from 1949 to 1955. Starting in 1952 scripts began being written by such major science fiction writers active at the time as Damon Knight, James Blish, Jack Vance, and Arthur C. Clarke. Other well-known authors who occasionally wrote for the program included Isaac Asimov, Cyril M. Kornbluth, Walter M. Miller, Jr. and Robert Sheckley. The series is featured on an episodes of The Honeymooners, "TV or Not TV". Honeymooners character Ed Norton is a fan of the show.