The Strange Lipstick Secret of Early TV News
Why Female Anchors Wore Dark Lipstick On Black And White Television: When television first arrived in American homes during the 1940s and 1950s, viewers only saw the world in shades of gray. This black and white technology created unexpected challenges for everyone who appeared on screen, especially female news anchors and TV personalities. One of the most surprising solutions involved something you might never expect: green and black lipstick.