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WLS Channel 7 - Editorial - "Chicago's War On Hunger" (1983)

Views: 1680

Here's an editorial on WLS Channel 7 about fighting chronic hunger in Chicagoland. Featuring Bill Campbell, Director of Public Affairs, at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Opening and ending voiceover by Al Parker.

"We welcome replies to our editorials..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Editorial - "School Hearings" (1981)

Views: 1184

Here's a rare WFLD Editorial (first one we've ever found!). This one features Robert R. Hartman, General Manager of WFLD-TV.

He talks about the public hearings that are being held at local area High Schools in order for the Chicago Plan Commission (headed by Miles Berger) to solicit feedback regarding "Mayor Byrne's comprehensive plan for future development in the city". It ends with a listing of the hearings, what school they will take place at and on what date and time. "C...

WLS Channel 7 - "Charity At Christmas" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 1868

Here's a WLS-TV Editorial featuring then Vice-President and General Manager Peter Desnoes with a few words about giving to charity during the Christmas season.

Voiceover by Al Parker.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 15th 1980.

WLS Channel 7 - Editorial Reply - "Boot The Boot" (1984)

Views: 2194

Here is an Editorial Reply on WLS Channel 7 against the Denver Boot, given by Alderman Alan Streeter of the 17th Ward.

Opening voiceover by Janice Kos.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 16th 1984.

WLS Channel 7 - "Fire & Arson Awareness" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 2435

Here's a WLS-TV Editorial featuring then Vice-President and General Manager Peter Desnoes talking about how you can help with fire and arson awareness.
Voiceover by Al Parker.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, March 1st 1980.

WGN Channel 9 - "RTA Study" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 7995

Here is an Editorial on WGN Channel 9 given by then corporate vice-president, Orion Samuelson.

The topic is about a study done by the RTA to identify which parts of the suburbs most need new public transportation routes.

Voiceover by Len Johnson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on early Saturday, September 20th 1980.

WGN Channel 9 - "Energy Conservation" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 1144

Here's an Editorial on WGN Channel 9, given by Corporate Vice President Alexander Field.

The topic is about energy conservation, in which he cites a recent report by the Highway Users Federation that asserts driving is down over the last eight months, and explains the various factors involved.

Voiceover by Len Johnson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 28th 1980.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Editorial - "Street Gangs Praised" (1984)

Views: 3683

Here's an editorial on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Editorial Director Mary Laney. The topic was the praising of street gangs by the Reverend Jesse Jackson for their help in getting out the vote.

General Manager: Monte Newman.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, February 16th 1984 during the 2:00am to 2:30am half-hour.

WTHR Channel 13 - Editorial Reply - "Open Leaf Burning" (1979)

Views: 1803

Here's an Editorial Reply on the topic of open leaf burning on WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis. It is given by 10-year-old Veronica Stauffer, 5th grade student at Stinesville Elementary School in Ellettsville, Indiana.

This aired on local Indianapolis TV on Wednesday, November 21st 1979 at a few minutes before 7am.