https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/64b92731-1ea2-4dae-bad4-d2f5b745b45e Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: https://PeriscopeFilm.com This episode of the TV show "Danger is My Business", entitled "Tokyo Steelman", dates to 1958. Hosted by famed adventurer and deep sea diver Col. John D. Craig, the show documents the construction of the massive, iconic TV tower for the city of Tokyo. Tokyo Tower a.k.a. Japan Radio Tower, is a communications and observation tower in the district of Shiba-koen in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, completed in 1958. At 332.9 m (1,092 ft), it was the tallest tower in Japan until the construction of Tokyo Skytree. It is a lattice tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and is painted white and international orange to comply with air safety regulations. 00:00 –A look at the construction of Tokyo Tower, one of the tallest man-made structures of its time. 0:13 – Colonel John D. Craig introduces the project and describes his recent climb to the top, emphasizing its height and significance compared to other landmarks. 0:23 – An engineer explains the tower’s construction details, including its start date in 1957, the workforce of 750 men, and its height of 1,088 feet. 0:53 – Discussion of the observation platform. 1:33 – Permission is granted for Craig and his crew to ascend the tower. 2:21 – The focus shifts to a steelworker, introducing the daily risks faced by workers 3:33 – Workers are shown navigating dizzying heights. 4:16 – The men gather casually at great heights, appearing fearless while working over 1,000 feet above the ground. 5:20 – Engineers also risk their lives, supervising construction near the top where the antenna will be installed. 6:01 – Workers rely on simple footwear and balance to move along the structure, where even a minor mistake could be fatal. 7:31 – The dangerous process of handling red-hot rivets is shown, requiring precision to avoid serious injury or death. 8:48 – The importance of timing in riveting is explained, as cooling metal becomes unusable if not handled quickly. 9:31 – Workers eat lunch high above the ground, refusing to descend, showing their comfort in extreme conditions. 10:09 – A fragile wire platform is revealed beneath them, offering little real protection from falls. 11:10 – An accident occurs, prompting urgent action and highlighting the ever-present dangers of the job. 11:35 – A risky, high-speed drive through Tokyo streets emphasizes the urgency of reaching the injured workers. 12:40 – The engineer directs a daring maneuver to swing the gondola closer to the tower, enabling rescue efforts. 13:22 – Injured workers receive aid, but construction continues despite the incident. 13:50 – Strong winds and environmental hazards add to the danger, requiring constant adjustment by workers. 15:05 – Atmospheric interludes break the tension, briefly shifting tone before returning to the high-risk environment. 17:37 – Fog introduces additional issues by making surfaces slippery, increasing the risk of fatal missteps. 18:15 – The final phase begins: installing the massive television antenna atop the tower. 19:08 – Workers carefully guide heavy beams upward, maintaining precision despite extreme danger. 19:35 – Falling objects pose deadly threats, requiring constant vigilance from everyone on the structure. 20:28 – The antenna is raised into position through a slow, dangerous process demanding coordination and skill. 21:39 – The antenna is secured, marking the completion of the tower’s most difficult construction phase. 21:52 – Workers begin removing the heavy counterbalance, another risky operation requiring precision. 22:05 – The narrative reflects on the workers’ fearlessness, shaped by a culture accustomed to natural disasters and hardship. 22:39 – Pride in their work is evident as the men celebrate their role in building the iconic structure. 23:04 – Tokyo Tower is completed, standing as a symbol of engineering achievement and national pride. 23:46 – Emphasizing the courage of the workers, whose daily lives revolve around danger. 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