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WMAQ Channel 5 - Sorting It Out (Part 1, 1976)

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Here's Part 1 of an episode of Sorting It Out on WMAQ Channel 5. Sorting It Out was a locally produced news magazine type show that featured interesting people and events around Chicagoland. It starred Bob Smith and a pre-Cheers Shelley Long, who at this point was still mostly known for her work in Homemakers furniture commercials.

This part features a look at 18-year-old Jonathan Dietch an...

The CBS Tuesday Night Movies - "White Lightning" (Promo, 1979)

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Here's a promo for the CBS Tuesday Night Movies presentation of "White Lightning" which aired on Tuesday, February 20th 1979. Also includes a CBS Late Movie bumper at the beginning, and a CBS "Eye" ID at the end.

Voiceover for the promo by Allan Berns.

Norm Stevens does the voiceover on the CBS ID at the end.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Addams Family - #2 (Break #1, 1971)

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Here's the full Commercial Break #1 (in black and white) from a different episode of The Addams Family on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Charms Big lollipops (better quality than previously posted)

McDonald's - "A Trip To McDonald's Land" (1970 Copyright)

Shamrock Shakes from McDonald's - Just For The Fun Of It! (I think it's a 1971 copyright) (with Shamrock Shake slate and voiceover - who's the announcer?) (actor sounds like the voice of the guy tha...

Casablanca Records - KISS - Rock And Roll Over (Commercial & Concert Info, 1977)

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Here's a promo commercial for KISS' then-latest album Rock and Roll Over (Casablanca NBLP 7037), featuring snippets of tracks such as "Hard Luck Woman" and "Calling Dr. Love." The commercial ends with information on an upcoming concert to be held the following Saturday, January 22nd at Chicago Stadium (which was simply referred to as "The Stadium" on both the voiceover and lower-third).

Voiceover by ?? .

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, Janua...

WLS Channel 7 - The 3:30 Movie - "Jason And The Argonauts" (Commercial Break #4, 1978)

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Here's Commercial Break #4 during the 3:30 Movie presentation of "Jason and the Argonauts" on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

3:30 Movie bumper

Venture - Hot Wax Records and Tapes

Velemints with Cathy Lee Crosby - You Really Taste The Mint!

Beefsteak rye bread by Wonder (Mmmm...good sandwich bread)

Designer Brawny paper towels (how great are these commercials, eh?)

Jason and the Argonauts Channel 7 bumper slide...

WMAQ Channel 5 - The Fugitive - "Ballad For A Ghost" (Commercial Break, 1978)

Views: 1931

Here is a complete commercial break from an airing of The Fugitive on WMAQ Channel 5 (the episode was "Ballad for a Ghost"). Includes:

WBBM-FM 96 - "The Mellow Sound Of Chicago"

Welcome Chevrolet - "Monte Carlo Madness" (voiceover by Ed Grennan)

Spelson Insurance Agency

Best Interiors (voiceover by Ed Grennan)

"National Foundation March of Dimes Metro. Chicago" bumper slide PSA (voiceover by Ed Grennan)
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WFLD Channel 32 - The Best of Groucho - You Bet Your Life (Ending, 1975)

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Here is the ending credits of The Best of Groucho - You Bet Your Life on WFLD Channel 32. Also includes a slide promo for "It Takes a Thief" and a Station ID at the end. (In Black and White, unfortunately)

Voiceover during end credits is Bud Kelly, right?

"Channel 32 WFLD Chicago - A Service of Kaiser Broadcasting"

This aired on local Chicago TV likely in the first couple months of 1975, based on the record date for the

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