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Admiral 20X12 Television (1949) Pop Culture The Parker Brothers MerlinAdmiral 20X12 The Admiral 20X12, released in 1949, was a landmark in television history as one of the first truly affordable "tabletop" receivers that brought the medium into the average American home. While many competitors were still using expensive wood cabinets, Admiral utilized a molded Bakelite chassis to significantly lower production costs, allowing the TV to retail for a highly competitive $169. 95. This model featured a 10 inch "round"