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WBBM Channel 2 - The 10 O'Clock News - "The Death of John Lennon" (Part 4 - Retrospective, 1980)

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Here's Part 4 of The 10 O'Clock News on WBBM Channel 2, where the biggest story of the day was the murder of John Lennon. Includes:

Bill Kurtis gives a retrospective report on the Beatles & John Lennon's work and impact on society. Features Mal Evans, the Beatles' road manager.

Commercial: Kmart - "Velour Shirts & Tops Christmas Sale"

Commercial: Sting Indoor Soccer - featuring Stan Mikita from the Chicago Blackhawks and veteran White Sox & Chica...

WBBM-FM 96 'Hot Hits!' (Commercial, 1982)

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Here is a commercial for local Chicago radio station WBBM-FM 96 Hot Hits!

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in June of 1982.

Inside Out - The Magic Of TV (Part 4 - Last, 1981)

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Here's Part 4, the last part, of a neat WBBM special, ostensibly for kids but which everyone can enjoy and learn something from - Inside Out - The Magic of TV. Reviews some of the basic tools of a television station including Chroma Key, TelePrompTer, CG, Editing Consoles, Electronic Still Store, and more.

Includes lots of behind-the-scenes footage in WBBM-TV's studios, newsroom, mini-cam vans, and production facilities. Features cameos by lots of famous Channel 2 people incl...

WBBM Channel 2 - The CBS Late Movie - "The Darker Side Of Terror" (Commercial Break, 1981)

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Here's a commercial break from The CBS Late Movie presentation of "The Darker Side of Terror" on WBBM Channel 2. Includes:

CBS Late Movie bumper. (voiceover by Norm Stevens)

Tostitos tortilla chips featuring restaurant owner Fernando Escandon and his "father".

Ray-O-Vac batteries - "Makes the fun last." (voiceover by Ernie Anderson)

Clorets - The Breath Deodorant - with Actizol.

Rolaids - "Rolaids spells relief." (Voi...

WBBM Channel 2 - CBS Newsbreak with Marlene Sanders (1980)

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Here's a CBS Newsbreak with Marlene Sanders as aired on WBBM Channel 2. The headlines are, as follows:

- Consumer prices rose 1 percent in September and inflation rose to a rate of over 12 percent (with food prices the main culprit, and housing second), in the last report issued prior to the upcoming election

- Iran's Hostage Commission to meet Sunday (the 26th) to set conditions for 52 hostages' release, but President Carter says the Iranian government s...

WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 Showcase - "Rosemary's Baby" (Ending Bumper, 1979)

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Here's the ending title bumper for the Channel 2 Showcase presentation of the 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby" on WBBM Channel 2. Heard over the music towards the end is a promo for an upcoming repeat of the public-affairs show Newsmakers with Walter Jacobson (voiceover by Bob Carrington)

The theme music for this filmed bumper was "Race With The Devil" by Chris Gunning, from th...

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

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Here's Part 2 of the (mostly complete) 1985 Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast.

This part features Lee Phillip, Floyd Kalber, Bill Campbell, Walter Jacobson, and Nicolette Larson singing "Lotta Love."

Mr. Campbell won in the "Editorial & Commentary - Editorial Achievement" category for Bill Campbell Editorials on WLS Channel 7, and Mr. Jacobson won in the "Editorial & Commentary - Commentary Achievement" category for Perspectives on WBBM Channel 2.
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CBS Network - "Bugs Bunny and Raggedy Ann & Andy Halloween Specials" (Promo, 1980)

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Here's a promo for a couple of Halloween specials on the CBS Network, as aired here on WBBM Channel 2. Includes:

Promo for Bugs Bunny's Howl-oween Special followed by Raggedy Ann & Andy in The Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile They both aired on Wednesday, October 29th 1980. (voiceover by ??)

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, October 24th 1980.

WBBM Channel 2 - The 20th Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 7, 1978)

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Here's Part 7 of the Twentieth Annual Chicago Emmy Awards on WBBM Channel 2, hosted by Bob Newhart.

This part features Walter Jacobson, Mort Crim, William J. Norris, Bert Berdis, Norma Quarles, Renee Ferguson, John Kennamer, Cal Langenberg, and the voice of Mal Wyman.

Mr. Jacobson announces the winners of the category of "Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excell...