Blonder Tongue was founded by Ike Blonder and Ben Tongue in 1950. An excellent history of the company can be found at answers. com, or read the enhanced and updated version here.

Ben and Ike formed an enduring friendship and partnership for half a century. Fresh from the Great Depression and WWI, they chose to strike out on their own rather than stay with a large company- and decided to take their chances on that new and exciting technology, television!

In recognition of their pioneering efforts in both CATV and over-the-air television, they have individually and together received numerous awards and recognition, including:

The NJ Inventors Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award

Order of the Iron Test Pattern

A CED Pioneer Profile

39 Patents