Back of monitor, CBS TV studio--Burbank, California 1956

"Back of monitor, CBS TV studio--Burbank, California" is a photograph by Robert Frank taken in 1956. This photo, characteristic of Frank's "The Americans" series, portrays the behind-the-scenes workings of the television industry. It depicts the back of a television monitor, surrounded by wires and equipment, with a glass jar containing a milky substance in the foreground. The photo captures the raw, unfiltered reality of the television industry, a stark contrast to the polished image presented to viewers. The work is a compelling document of the technological advancements and industrial processes of the mid-20th century.