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WBBM Channel 2 - So You Think You Know Chicago? (Part 4, 1974)
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This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.
Here's Part 4 of a special called So You Think You Know Chicago? on WBBM Channel 2. This was the third broadcast in a continuing series of shows called Chicago Alive. The hosts were legendary anchors Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson, and...
WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Promo and Illinois Lottery Drawing (01-25-86)
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Here is an (incomplete) PM Magazine Promo & Illinois Lottery Drawing from January 25th, 1986. This was shown during WFLD Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "Supersonic Man". This was his last show, #334. :-(
The announcer during the lottery drawing is none other than WGN's own Dean Richards.
There's that background music during the lottery drawing. You can also hear it in a 1984 Lincoln Tech commercial and a 1984 WFLD Lottery Drawing that I poste...
ABC Network - World News Tonight - "The Crash of Flight 191" (Part 5 - Non-Crash News, 1979)
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Here's Part 5 (the last part) of a complete edition (with commercials) of ABC's World News Tonight with Peter Jennings in London and Max Robinson in Washington (Frank Reynolds was on vacation), from the day of the worst air disaster in U.S. history, the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 just outside Chicago's O'Hare Airport. This segment has more of the non-crash news of the day. Featuring Stephen Geer and Richard Mayk. Includes the following national news read or introduced by ...
Hershey's Kisses With Jason Alexander (Commercial, 1981)
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Here's a commercial for Hershey's Kisses featuring Jason Alexander of Seinfield fame.
"The name of the little bueslesque comic who appears at the end is Comic/character actor/comedy writer, singer and burlesque performer Mr.Joey Faye. Mr. Faye had also appeared in many Broadway musicals, most notably "Top Banana"with Mr. Phil Silvers, Ms.Rose Marie and Mr.Jack Albertson and he played "Myer" on the "Mack & Myer For Hire" TV comedies with Mr. Mickey Deems. Mr. Faye al...
WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Islands" (Part 4, 1991)
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Here is Part Four, the last part, of an "Islands" themed episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. I believe this was a compilation of segments from earlier shows all with an islands-related theme. Includes:
Goose Island on the Near Northwest side. Including Goose Island Shrimp House at 1013 West Division.
Lonski's Inn (Lonski's Cafeteria) at 1115 North Branch and 1117 North Branch.
Special annoucement regarding Wil...
Way to Go! with Dr. Don (Episode 1, Part 3, 1979)
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Here is yet another version of the Way to Go! program produced by Field Communications - this one hosted by none other than Doctor Donald D. Rose (Dr. Don!). He of course was the voiceover guy for kid's programs on Field Stations including Super Cartoon Sunrise, Lunchtime Fun, and Afternoon Fun - which included shows such as Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, Tom & Jerry, The Flintstones, The Banana Splits, The Great Space Coaster, The Little Rascals, etc...
This is Part 2 of what I bel...
WGN Channel 9 - The 1985 Chicago Automobile Show Special (First 10 Minutes, 1985)
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Here's the first 10 minutes of the 1985 Chicago Auto Show special broadcast on WGN Channel 9, hosted by "Uncle Bobby" Bob Collins of WGN-AM 720. Presented by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association.
Includes an introduction given by Frazier Thomas that occurred at the end of that day's Family Classics presentation, where the movie shown was "The Black Swan" (1942).
Can anyone help with identifying the other people that appear in this clip?
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Atari Video Computer System with Pete Rose, Pele & Don Knotts (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 2636
Here's a commercial for the Atari Video Computer System with 20 cartridges available and 1,300 game variations. Featuring baseball's "Charlie Hustle," Pete Rose, promoting the Atari Home Run Cartridge; soccer legend Pele promoting the Atari Air Sea Battle Cartridge; and Don Knotts, inside a prison cell (presumably not the one featured in Scared Straight!), promoting the Atari Breakout Cartridge.
Voiceover by ??
"Don't just watch television tonight - pl...
WFLD Channel 32 - Keyfax Nite-Owl Service - "Fuzzy Program Lineup" (Brief Excerpt, 1982)
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It must be static-y Nite-Owl excerpt week because I found another one - a really brief one where you can make out the Program Lineup they were showing for WFLD later that day (I didn't know they would show this!) before the channel switched to what looks like a scrambled movie.
10:00am - The 700 Club
11:00am - Newstalk with Wanda Wells
11:30am - Hot Fudge
12 Noon - Underdog
12:30pm - Great Space Coaster
1:00pm - I Love Lucy - "Constant int...