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Computerized ticketing was not yet viable as of 1965. Ticket Reservation Systems (TRS), was founded in May of that year and promised “a countrywide electronic system, starting with the 1966–67 season.” However, the company floundered until Edgar Bronfman (of the liquor company fame) came on board with funding, connections, and management experience. In July 1967, the system came online with computer terminals in American Express, Chase Manhattan, Gimbels, and Grand Union supermarkets selling tickets to “a single Broadway theater production, an off-Broadway show and a soon-to-be-defunct sports team.”
For more history on this, I strongly recommend reading
“Ticket Masters” by Josh Baron.
There is a great book on this topic. If you are into live music and want to read about the history of ticketing and how Ticketmaster came to be, its a great read.
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Ticket Masters is killer. A must-read. https://www.amazon.com/Ticket-Masters-Concert-Industry-Scalped/dp/0452298083
Exactly...they're the bad guy and know it. If you're up for a pretty dry read on the subject, check out 'Ticket Masters'. http://www.amazon.com/Ticket-Masters-Concert-Industry-Scalped/dp/0452298083