Can I still watch my black and white shows on one of those new color tv sets?

Question

They've finally convinced me to switch over, but I'm worried.

Answer 1

Yes, black and white will work but not at the same time.

Answer 2

Of course. Most people don't realize that, years ago, life was in black and white. Those shows and old movies are actually in color, that's just how color was back then.

Answer 3

Only if there is black and white people in the shows, otherwise they come in color automatically.

Answer 4

You joke about it but i have lived it.

When i was a child my childminder got her first colour TV. When i watched Zorro on it she thought it was broken. It took me nearly a day to explain to her that black&white programs would still be black&white even though her TV was now colour.

LOL thanks for bringing back that memory.

(edit ) Oops i forgot.

Happy Metta Monday

May all be well and secure,

May all beings be happy!

Answer 5

Just watch Nick @ Nite and you'll be fine.

Answer 6

Colour TVs were designed to be able to show B/W pictures ! It is known as Reverse Compatibility !!

Cheers Pete

Answer 7

dont worry you will not notice any difference

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

yes, but I still think they look better on the black and white sets. Except for Leave it to Beaver... that is enhanced by DeVol with a special lens and looks just as good on a color TV. June's aprons have an incredibly lifelike shade of gray.