[Charles Martel]

I had a friend in school whose dad had one of those remotes for his console TV. It would “chunk” and then vibrate when you pressed the buttons.

My aunt and uncle had one of those - a "Zenith Space Command":

The best part wasn't the metallic thunking sound, but the way the TV channel dial was turned by an electric motor and a gear. Like activating a small automobile starter, wirelessly.

[21twelve]

THERE IT IS! And 4 buttons! (Did they make a 3 button - but my memory in my previous post is probably wrong). I was going to mention the wire mesh on the front - very distinctive. As well as the bronze and silver color.

[MacMattico]

What's the yellow button for? Could I zap Obama off my screen?

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

—— The best part wasn’t the metallic thunking sound, but the way the TV channel dial was turned by an electric motor and a gear. Like activating a small automobile starter, wirelessly.-——

Awesomeness!

I envied the kids who had color TVs, especially the kids who had (gasp) a remote control!