[TV MAN]

Years ago, when someone went into a nursing home, or died, it was common to just leave the house just as it was, no auction or sale. I know of several that sat for years until they got robbed, pushed down or fell down. I have recovered a number of old radios and tv sets from such right before demolition. Usually they are in bad shape because of rodents, coons and water damage, but a few I saved fared well. There were a couple that had old portable TV's from the 50's, but I didn't get them out before the house got razed. Now, most of those old houses are gone. Anything more recent gets auctioned out, sold or demolished. History - pushed down and burned...gone...