Over the years we at Synergy Productions have been collecting the classic 1950’s Philco Predictas. Philco's line of Predicta televisions are quite possibly the most distinctive sets ever designed in North America. The sets revolutionary style, setting them apart from other televisions was the attaction to begin collecting and displaying at our studio.

	MODEL 4243 The Philco "Holiday", 1958 This classic 21" "Holiday" Predicta was designed by Philco designers Richard Whipple and Severin Jonassen. The swivel picture tube meant that viewers could adjust the screen to face them, no matter where they sat in the room. It was heavily advertised and initially sold well at a price of $269.95 U.S. in 1958. This was the first Predicta offered to the public, and came in a blonde or mahogany finish.
	MODEL 4654 The Philco "Pedestal",1958 Like the other Predictas the "Pedestal", as it was originally called, was quick to attract nicknames such as "gas pump", "barber-pole" and "the cyclops". This Predicta was designed by Severin Jonassen and Italian-American designer, Catherine Winkler, one of a few women who worked in Philco's design department during the 1950's. She is also believed to have designed the "Old Spice" sailing ship logo. This blonde set originally sold for $459.95, U.S. and is equipped to receive UHF stations, a rarity at the time. This set was chosen as the trademark television of the MZTV Museum.
	MODEL 4710 The Philco "Penthouse", 1958 This Predicta was an early attempt at "remote control". The separate 21" picture tube could be placed anywhere, being connected to the main chassis by a 25 foot long flexible extension cable. The cabinet could be positioned for easy tuning and access. It originally cost $339.95 in a blonde oak finish. A stereophonic version, called the "Tandem" was also available. This set was popular in taverns, possibly because the cabinet could be placed behind the bar, preventing arguments (or brawls) over what channel to watch!
	MODEL 3410 The Philco "Princess", 1959 This 17" Predicta in a perforated and finned metal cabinet is particularly compact and light in weight. A similar model called the "Siesta" was available with a clock above the tuner that could turn the set on and then off automatically for the duration of that favorite program. The 17" "Princess", "Siesta" and "Debutante" Predictas came in a variety of "dramatic" colors. 17" Predictas like this one were originally priced at about $280 U.S.
	MODEL 4730 The Philco "Continental", 1960 This 21" Danish-Modern style set was the last Predicta television that Philco manufactured. Its square mahogany cabinet was complemented by 4 wooden legs or fins, allowing it to fit in with the current trends towards Scandanavian-modern furniture design.
	MODEL 3412 The Philco "Siesta", 1960 This particular model, the Siesta, is a modification of the Predicta Princess model. Released in 1959, both models are compact and light in weight, made of a perforated and finned metal cabinet. However, the Siesta features a clock above the tuner, designed to turn the set on and off automatically for one's favorite programs.