[Bob Andersen]

That's the original color, but it did come in more pleasant options. Many are two-tone.

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Yes, it's a series strung set. Here's a website that shows the insides: http://evilfurnaceman.tripod.com/id50.html

I'm pretty sure you'll need to find a 1950 or earlier Philco TV if you want Loktals.