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WTTW Channel 11 - Movie Eleven - "Swept Away" (Opening, 1980)

Views: 3026

Here is the opening for the WTTW Channel 11 - "Movie Eleven" presentation of "Swept Away". This opening features scenes from classic movies (in order): The Blue Angel, Metropolis, The Rocking Horse Winner, Alexander Nevsky, Ugetsu, The Red Shoes, Metropolis, La Strada, [?], Metropolis, Jules et Jim, Beauty and the Beast, Caesar and Cleopatra, and Black Orpheus.

Music used is a classical piece by Wendy Carlos - I think it's the same theme that the Frugal Gourmet used. ...

NBC Network - "Holiday Specials" (Promo, 1982)

Views: 2460

Here's a promo for some NBC Network holiday specials - "A Chipmunk Christmas", "The NBC Family Christmas Party", and "Christmas in Washington".

"The NBC Family Christmas Party" features Gary Coleman,
David Birney
Meredith Baxter-Birney

Debbie Allen

Shelley Long

and clockwise from top
Nell Carter
Meredith Baxter-Birney
Tony Danza
Melissa Gilbert
Charles Haid
Valerie Landsburg fr...

WGN Channel 9 - "Season's Greetings From The WGN Family" (Bumper, 1977)

Views: 2416

Here's a bumper for WGN Channel 9 wishing everyone a "Season's Greetings," with a video animated six-pronged snowflake morphing into a kaleidoscopic "Season's Greetings" seen forwards and backwards, followed by a wreath with Christmas tree lights on a red background and the all-important message - all to the tune of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 25th 1977.

Merry Christmas From Mattel - "The Barbie Dream House" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2471

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for the Barbie Dream House by Mattel. Features a jingle based on the song "Georgy Girl".

Is that Missy Gold?

"SuperStar Ken Doll sold seperately"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 25th 1982. (Copyright 1979 - or is it 1978?)

McDonald's - "Shamrock Shake" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 2536

Here's another (albeit, oddly short) commercial for McDonald's Shamrock Shake - the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day or just the start of Spring in general.

Boy, did they really make McDonald's employees wear those awful green uniforms? Were they just a seasonal thing or was this standard issue for many years?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, March 2nd 1985 during the 10:30pm to 12:00am timeframe.

The Community Stores - "Community for Christmas" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1960

Here's a Christmas commercial for The Community Stores (Community Family Centers). Were these only local to Chicago?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980.

WBBM Channel 2 - Community Accents - "Christmas Concert" (1978)

Views: 1929

Here's a segment of WBBM Channel 2's Community Calendar feature - "Community Accents" - this one giving some info on a Christmas concert and other events.

Voiceover by Bob Carrington.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

CBS Network Special - "Johnny Cash: Christmas on the Road" (Promo, 1984)

Views: 1107

Here's a promo for a CBS Network special - "Johnny Cash: Christmas on the Road".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 5th 1984.

WGN Channel 9 - "Pat Hurley's Christmas Cheer" (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3760

Here's a promo for "Pat Hurley's Christmas Cheer" - a special on WGN Channel 9. This guy also appeared on the Bozo show in the early to mid-eighties.

Features a young Fred Savage ("The Wonder Years").

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1984.