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WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Hoffman & Ski Show" (Part 6, 1978)

Views: 519

Here's the sixth and final part of an (incomplete) episode of AM Chicago on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

Sandi Freeman previewing the next day's edition, including an interview with an author of a new book about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and a man who thinks lawyers get paid too much, before going back to Robb Weller at the Ski Show '78 at McCormick Place West which starts at 6:00pm and runs through Sunday; he closes the program by introducing a ski-and-dance routine set t...

American Dental Association - "Nursing Bottle Mouth" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1390

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one warns against giving babies bottles with sugary liquids or milk when being put to sleep lest they get Nursing Bottle Mouth.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - Newscene Headlines With Kathy McFarland (Pre-Movie) (1982)

Views: 1779

Here's the (Pre-Movie) Newscene Headlines on WFLD Channel 32 featuring Kathy McFarland. Includes:

Field Communications ID

Suspect arrested in shooting of 38-year-old off-duty Chicago police officer John Weller

Alderman Wilson Frost believes the Mayor and other city lawmakers are underpaid.

More bad news about the economy: index of leading economic indicators dropped 6/10ths of a percent in January

Commercial: Dawn dish...

WBBM Channel 2 - 1985 Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 3, 1985)

Views: 1956

Here's Part 3 of the (mostly complete) 1985 Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast.

This part features Denise Cannon, Ron Magers, Chuck Swilling, Tom Weinberg, Mark Giangreco, and Steve Corman.

Chicago Cubs Baseball on WGN Channel 9 won in the "Sports Programs - Single Program or Series" category; accepting on behalf of producer Arne Harris was Mr. Swilling. Mr. Weinberg won in the "Sports Programs - Series - Sports Events" category for Time Out on WTTW Ch...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Trog" (Break #1, 1985)

Views: 2365

Here's Break #1 to another episode of Son of Svengoolie that hasn't been seen in over 24 years! This was number 287 where he was presenting the movie "Trog". Includes:

Sven bumper

Commercial: Schmerler Ford - "Rock-a-bye your Baby!"
Commercial: Long John Silvers - "Kitchen-Breaded Fish"
Commercial: Craftmatic adjustable bed

Sven shares some other "Mommie Dearest"-type book parodies about celebrites.

Commercial: Tic tac...

Various Stations - "TV DX Potpourri" (1979/1980)

Views: 3497

Here are some clips from as far away as Detroit and Cleveland that were recorded in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago using a tall antenna - "TV DXing" as it was known.

As described by Wikipedia, TV DX is a term referring to the active search for distant television stations received during unusual atmospheric conditions. The term DX is an old telegraphic term meaning "long distance." TV DX aficionados would at...

WGN Channel 9 - Ray Rayner And His Friends (Open, 1979)

Views: 6555

Here is the opening for Ray Rayner and His Friends (A.K.A. The Ray Rayner Show) on WGN Channel 9 - unfortunately the tape cuts off before the show really begins, but we do get to see Ray say Good Morning. :-)

Also includes a "Last Farewell" WGN Station ID at the beginning with Bob Bell announcing.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 28th 1979 @ 7:00am!

WGN Channel 9 - Give Me Liberty - "Aural Difficulties" (1975?)

Views: 5706

Here's a segment from the made-for-TV movie "Give Me Liberty".

This clip is interesting because it contains a technical difficulties moment when the station lost the sound for the network feed and printed on the screen "Lost Network Sound. Please stand by."

At about the one minute mark and again at the 2 minute 43 second mark you hear two different announcers respectively, who are they? I think I have a clue but I'll let you guys guess.

"Our soun...

Son of Svengoolie - "Good Morning, Sven" (Opening, Show #218)

Views: 3597

Here is the open of WFLD Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie show #218.

Includes the song, "Good Morning, Sven".

Also has some nice shots of the Marina City Towers circa 1983.

Original Airdate: September 17th, 1983.

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie and Doug Scharf as Doug Graves, the piano player.