UM-Bot Posted November 27, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Marion Stokes took it upon herself to single-handedly record over 35 years worth of news from the TV. Between 1977 and 2012 Marion spent a great deal of her time recording news reports from network, local and cable news stations. When the first 24-hour news channels aired she began to record them in their entirety as well, sometimes using up to 8 video recorders simultaneously. Read More: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/258456/woman-records-news-on-140000-vhs-tapes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Chubb Posted November 27, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I hope she doesn't miss the chance to record herself when she ends up on the local news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueguardian Posted November 27, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I hope she doesn't miss the chance to record herself when she ends up on the local news. "Sadly, Marion died in 2012 following a battle with lung disease. She left behind a legacy of 140,000 VHS tapes filled with news recordings and thankfully her efforts had not been in vain." Source: http://www.fastcompany.com/3022022/the-incredible-story-of-marion-stokes-who-single-handedly-taped-35-years-of-tv-news ( The article above). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Chubb Posted November 27, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2013 "Sadly, Marion died in 2012 following a battle with lung disease. She left behind a legacy of 140,000 VHS tapes filled with news recordings and thankfully her efforts had not been in vain." Source: http://www.fastcompa...ears-of-tv-news ( The article above). That will teach me to read the article fully before posting... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted November 27, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Wow. That's incredible. I can see why the collection would be sought by archivist or such. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted November 27, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2013 That will teach me to read the article fully before posting... Yeah, I've done that myself a few times as well... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technocrat Posted November 28, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I feel really sorry for the unfortunate woman who must have had a poor quality of life having to satisfy her unusual and expensive obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueguardian Posted November 28, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 28, 2013 That will teach me to read the article fully before posting... I've done it on a few occasions too. Happens to everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemagegod Posted November 28, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have a DVR set and my parents always record the news. Channel 4,6 etc., Its not a passion we just set the record button to everyday 24 hours 7 days a week lol. I usually just end up deleting them because we get around 40+ DVR events which takes up unnecessary space...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skep B Posted November 28, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Wow, bet shes glad she didn't side with Beta-max 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdesert50 Posted November 28, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Interesting how an obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is characterized by intrusive thoughts which increase anxiety and by repetitive or ritualistic actions which decrease anxiety, can become a useful asset. I suppose it will require another team of obsessive-compulsives to convert the tapes to digital media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark56 Posted December 8, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I've always wished that I could 've recorded TV commercials over the last 30 or 40 years. I've always thought that TV commercials tell a lot about the society you live in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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