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WMAQ Channel 5 - Editorial 5 - "Political Patronage Decision" (1979)

Views: 700

Here's an editorial by Dillon Smith, Editorial Director of WMAQ Channel 5, standing outside the Kluczynski Federal Building.

In this editorial, he gives his opinion and analysis on a recent court decision by Federal Judge Nicholas J. Bua that ruled that Chicago's and Cook County's political patronage system - where government jobs were given to Democrats who pledged their allegiance to political precinct bosses over equally qualified Republicans whose allegiance was to the pe...

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving - "Sponsored by..." (1980)

Views: 2477

Here is a "Sponsored by" message for a broadcast of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. From:

McDonald's
Dolly Madison Snack Cakes (Neat-To-Eat Treats!)

Also includes a partial Zingers commercial which mentions the Zapper! :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 25th 1980.

Bristle Blocks By Playskool (Commercial, 1979?)

Views: 2584

Here's a commercial for Bristle Blocks - "It's You, Daddy!" by Playskool - A Milton Bradley Company. Set 806.

Full Disclosure: I edited together the two pieces of this commercial that were found in two different commercial breaks (though from the same broadcast, most likely)

Not sure when this aired exactly, but based on evidence in the recording, 1979 seems like a good bet, although technically it could have been early 1980 too.

WMET 95 1/2 FM - "The Superstar Cruiser" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1877

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here's a commercial for WMET 95 and a Half FM.

"Chicago's Sound Encounter"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, January 16th 1979.

Field Communications (ID, 1979)

Views: 2577

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here is a vintage Field Communications ID from before they came out with their animated one. Note the weird electronic music. Sorry it's not in color, but this is the best we have so far.

"This is Field Communications, In Chicago." (Not sure who the announcer is)

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1979.

WSNS Channel 44 - It Takes a Thief (Break #2, 1982)

Views: 972

Break #2 from WSNS Channel 44 in Chicago broadcast of It Takes a Thief from 1982. Includes:

70's Gold Sessions Record offer

WSNS Channel 44 - It Takes a Thief (Break #1, 1982)

Views: 722

Break #1 from WSNS Channel 44 broadcast of It Takes a Thief from 1982. Includes:

ON TV Subscription Television (different one)

Knights of Columbus PSA

WSNS Channel 44 - It Takes a Thief (Break #3, 1982)

Views: 1078

Break #3 from WSNS Channel 44 broadcast of It Takes a Thief from 1982. Includes:

ON TV Subscription Television (again)

This morning on 44... promo (Tony the Pony?)

National Medical Association diabetes PSA (with Chuck Heidenreich of the U.S. Ski Team)

WSNS Channel 44 - It Takes a Thief (Break #4, 1982)

Views: 710

Break #4 from WSNS Channel 44 broadcast of It Takes a Thief from 1982. Includes:

Lifeline Gym (with Johnny Unitas)