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WGN Channel 9 - Newsbreak (1978)

Views: 5503

Here's a mostly intact Newsbreak from WGN Channel 9 (the "early morning" sign-off edition), read by Ron Rolland. Includes:

Animated WGN "Last Farewell" Station ID (voiceover by Ron Rolland)

Opening of Newsbreak with simple slide and "Effervescence" by Dorf van der Linden, playing.

The following items are mentioned:

- Egypt's President Anwar el-Sadat to travel to...

Venture - "The Gifts You Want Most" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2816

Here's an early holiday themed commercial for Venture advertising albums by Elton John, Dolly Parton, and Kansas.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.

Neet With Pam Dawber (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 2556

Here's a neat ad - a Neet ad featuring Pam Dawber, pre-Mork & Mindy fame. Oh Mindy, me likey.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 11th 1977.

Shedd Aquarium - "The Ocean By The Lake" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 865

Here's a longer version of a commercial for the Shedd Aquarium featuring Marlon Perkins of "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" fame.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 23rd 1980.

Chewels With Elisabeth Shue (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2933

Here's a commercial for Chewels gum featuring the beautiful Elisabeth Shue a few years before her Burger King ad days.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, April 14th 1981.

Buy Your Cubs Season Tickets Early! (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2755

Vince Lloyd and Lou Boudreau encourage you to buy your Cubs tickets early. Spring is on the way!!!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 9th 1979.

Star Search (Opening, 1984)

Views: 1863

Here is the opening for Star Search featuring a young Brad Garrett, best known for his role on "Everybody Loves Raymond".

Starring Ed McMahon, Nell Carter, and Mark Harmon.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 10th 1984.

CopHerBox II - "Ask Your Kids" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 987

Here's a low-budget local commercial for CopHerBox II (CopHerBox Disco) - at 11731 South Halsted.

"Open 7 Nights a Week - Free Birthday Parties"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 27th 1982.

McDade's - "Your Best Christmas Ever" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 1587

Here's yet another McDade's Christmas commercial, this one advertising an answering machine and typewriter.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 9th 1985.