3D on TV used to be better

[P3D Adrian McCarthy <Adrian_McCarthy@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Years ago, when Elvira (Mistress of the Dark) aired a 3D anaglyph 
horror movie on her Southern California series, I was much more 
impressed.  They took the time to display a test pattern while 
explaining how to adjust your television settings to minimize 
ghosting.  Also, since it was a continuous show, your eyes had 
time to get used to the anaglyph glasses.  And most of the 3D 
effects were designed to show depth rather than to pop out of the 
window.  I recall really enjoying it.  In subsequent years, local 
stations did other shows (like Eye on LA) in B&W anaglyph, which 
also worked reasonably well.

Like most of you, I was terribly disappointed with ABC's 
half-hearted attempt, EXCEPT for the Drew Carey show.  With all 
of the other shows, I had terrible problems with the ghosting.  
But with DC, the problem was suddenly gone, and there were some 
scenes which involved actual depth.  Unfortunately, the ghosting 
returned on Ellen.

Having never seen a Pulfrich video, I look forward to 3rd Rock.  
Does anybody remember if Moonlighting worked?

Aid.


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