technology theme

The application of scientific knowledge in building contraptions is featured.

15 total · 2 major · 13 minor

Story	Level	Motivation
columbo1971e10x01	major	Foreshadow by a prank and central to the murder plot was the technology of transmitting TV signals and remote controls using only relatively small hand-held devices.
columbo1971e4x05	major	A novelty of the story was the Midas estate being equipped with such high-tech electronic gadgetry as closed-circuit television cameras, video recorders, and clap activated doors. The novelty of Harold's digital watch was featured.
ahp3x31	minor	Alfred Hitchcock demonstrated the marvels of the television in monologue.
ahp3x32	minor	Alfred Hitchcock demonstrated the marvels of the record player in his opening monologue.
ahp4x16	minor	In his monologue, Alfred Hitchcock compared, implausibly, elevators to yo-yos while stuck between two floors.
ahp4x17	minor	In his monologue, Alfred Hitchcock feigned to be in a steam cabinet - to have his suit pressed, of course.
ahp4x26	minor	In his monologue, Alfred Hitchcock spoke about the new technology of TV and the old of radio.
ahp4x32	minor	In his monologue, Alfred Hitchcock showcased various so-called avant-garde audio device.
ahp5x19	minor	The narrator spoke in glowing terms of such forensic science techniques as lie detector tests and ballistics tests.
ahp5x28	minor	In his monologue, Alfred Hitchcock discussed the invention of the wheel, and the record player.