jaybird3rd Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 An earlier thread about Nolan Bushnell's recent appointment to Atari's Board of Directors has evolved into an intense debate about Bushnell's role in the history of video games. Among the many developments in that thread comes the happy news that Ted Dabney, designer of the first coin-operated video game (Computer Space) and co-founder of Atari, is now an AtariAge member!To quote the earlier thread: I wish his arrival had occurred under happier circumstances, but I too am honored and flattered to see that Ted Dabney has joined AtariAge, and I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I extend him a warm and enthusiastic welcome.Mr. Dabney, I hope you can tell from reading this thread that you are among friends here. We are delighted by your presence and stand in awe of your many accomplishments. Thank you, and welcome! Please join me in welcoming one of the video game industry's founding fathers and pioneers into the AtariAge community! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Laird Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 WOW! Welcome to AA Mr. Dabney!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome, Mr. Dabney. I look forward to your contributions to the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome to AtariAge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome, welcome Mr. Dabney! Marty and I were PMing last night about hoping you could join the fray in the fake NolanB thread. Glad to see you aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome Mr. Dabney! I look forward to your Atari wisdom..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome aboard. The truth is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmel_andrews Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) If Bushnell is the father, then Ted is the mother of Atari....welcome Ted Lets go for the full set, set see if AA can nab one of the tramiel's (pref sam or jack) or Mr Kassar Edited April 26, 2010 by carmel_andrews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Bravo! Will he be posting here, or contributing to the site in a more significant way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-topdog Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 ***hands Ted a quarter for one play*** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Good day to you Mr.Dabney, May I have your autograph in the immediate future hopefully. Anthony.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 ***hands Ted a quarter for one play*** ***desiv does not hand over a quarter*** .. I'm glad he's here (Welcome!!!), but I've handed over LOTS and LOTS of quarters already.. :-) desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I am not worthy I am not worthy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I highly doubt that Mr. Dabney gets too involved here, but that doesn't take anything away from how amazing it is having him as a member here. Welcome Mr. Dabney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter667 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Personally I think that is really cool. A co-founder joining a community centered around Atari and classic games in general. I think it would be an interesting thing indeed to see what your impact has been, and what your impact still is on the community. Just an odd thought trail...I do that. Welcome to the boards. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDW Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Welcome to Atari Age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 All of this is very surreal, I cannot believe that either of these guys are on the board. Ted I hope you can shed some light on the "early days" of Atari. Very happy to see you're here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Great to see such a pioneer here! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepesc Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovalbugmann Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Welcome to Atariage Ted!, very glad to have you here. I hope you stop by occasionally and talk about your time with Nolan & Al Alcorn & Atari for a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Dabney Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I am humbled by the reception I've received. Thank you so much. First, I want to say I am not an inovator, I'm just a very capable engineer. Nolan Busnell had the visions and I had the way to accomplish them. My only complaint is that he gave me no recognition for what I did. He said that I had no digital skills yet I designed and manufactured the "Number Callout System" (Notalog) for Pizza Time. I designed and manufactured the "Isaac Asimov Presents Super Quiz" for Pizza Time. He still owes me $40,000 for that one. He said that I didn't have a daughter because he always pretended that he worked in HIS daughters bedroom. He told me that Paula (his first wife) would not allow it. All in all, you wouldn't be interested anything I have to say except for my involvement with Nolan. And I thank him for that. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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