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24/7 reruns · 07-13-2022, 01:08 PM

I've watched many TV shows from the late 60's and early '70's and noticed a lot of green walls and wood paneled walls. Now the wood paneled walls just fit due to that era when wood paneled walls were all the rage. Now the green painted walls could only be so that those still watching on B&W TVs could have a more pleasant view since the green color did well for contrast. Similar to the Munsters characters' makeup being purple even though their skin was oftened referenced as green.

Would there be any other reasons for such icky green paint being used?

ThisLittlePiggy · 07-15-2023, 10:19 AM

In the Sixties and Seventies, earth tones were big in decorating. You'd see a lot of lime green, avocado green, burnt orange, brown, etc.

opus · 07-15-2023, 01:16 PM

I feel like this question was asked recently (within a couple of years) and a bunch of reasons were given, but I can't find the thread. Maybe TJ can locate it. He's good at the finding things bit.

TJ · 07-15-2023, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

I feel like this question was asked recently (within a couple of years) and a bunch of reasons were given, but I can't find the thread. Maybe TJ can locate it. He's good at the finding things bit.

It was asked last year. This thread was bumped up. I couldn't find any replies. A search for "yucky green" brings up only this thread.

Green hue seen on older TV shows - how come?
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threa...w-come.340304/

Who colorized I Dream Of Jeannie's first season?
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threa....221252/page-2

opus · 07-15-2023, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

It was asked last year. This thread was bumped up. I couldn't find any replies. A search for "yucky green" brings up only this thread.

Green hue seen on older TV shows - how come?
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threa...w-come.340304/

Who colorized I Dream Of Jeannie's first season?
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threa....221252/page-2

No, not those. I swear there’s something here about wall colors and black and white TV sets and whatnot. I’m sure it got replies. Don’t remember if it was a general or show specific board. I’m posting on the phone right now, but later I’m going to try hard and track it down.

TJ · 07-15-2023, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

No, not those. I swear there’s something here about wall colors and black and white TV sets and whatnot. I’m sure it got replies. Don’t remember if it was a general or show specific board. I’m posting on the phone right now, but later I’m going to try hard and track it down.

This thread is on the Leave it to Beaver board.

Do black and white sets look different than
https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...rs+black+white

opus · 07-15-2023, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

This thread is on the Leave it to Beaver board.

Do black and white sets look different than
https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...rs+black+white

Yeah, that was it! I can sleep easy tonight.

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07-13-2022, 01:08 PM	#1
24/7 reruns Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 10, 2022 Location: New York Posts: 1,468	Why are the walls painted a yucky green? I've watched many TV shows from the late 60's and early '70's and noticed a lot of green walls and wood paneled walls. Now the wood paneled walls just fit due to that era when wood paneled walls were all the rage. Now the green painted walls could only be so that those still watching on B&W TVs could have a more pleasant view since the green color did well for contrast. Similar to the Munsters characters' makeup being purple even though their skin was oftened referenced as green. Would there be any other reasons for such icky green paint being used?

07-15-2023, 10:19 AM	#2
ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 85,043	In the Sixties and Seventies, earth tones were big in decorating. You'd see a lot of lime green, avocado green, burnt orange, brown, etc.

07-15-2023, 01:16 PM	#3
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,593	I feel like this question was asked recently (within a couple of years) and a bunch of reasons were given, but I can't find the thread. Maybe TJ can locate it. He's good at the finding things bit.