John Logie Baird Born: August 13, 1888 Place of birth: Halensburgh, United Kingdom Occupation: Engineer Zodiac Sign: Leo Chinese Sign: Unknown Cathode-ray tubes are the most important items in a television receiver.- John Logie BairdCollection: ImportantCopy Quote There is no hope for television by means of cathode-ray tubes.- John Logie BairdCollection: MeanCopy Quote