Blab-Off

Name: Blab-Off
Brand: Howard Manischewitz

Product

by Howard Manischewitz

The Blab-Off was a 1950 consumer remote-control device associated with Howard Manischewitz, designed to let television viewers silence or interrupt the sound without getting up.

1 episode featuring Blab-Off

Something You Should Know
Better complaints, stranger remotes, and the science of wrinkled fingers
The episode connects everyday frustrations to overlooked systems, showing how evidence, design choices, and biology shape ordinary experiences.
Sep 17, 2026 · 54 min

1 episode featuring Blab-Off

Better complaints, stranger remotes, and the science of wrinkled fingers