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Nerve centre: Tom Christoff programs the Brian (on wall above computer screen), which controls household operations like furnace, smoke alarms and lawn sprinklers. Doll house behind Christoff is fitted with lights and mini-TV to show off Brian's powers.
Nerve centre: Tom Christoff programs the Brian (on wall above computer screen), which controls household operations like furnace, smoke alarms and lawn sprinklers. Doll house behind Christoff is fitted with lights and mini-TV to show off Brian's powers.

Nerve centre: Tom Christoff programs the Brian (on wall above computer screen), which controls household operations like furnace, smoke alarms and lawn sprinklers. Doll house behind Christoff is fitted with lights and mini-TV to show off Brian's powers.

Date6/2/1986
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125916F
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