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WSNS Channel 44 - "Your White Sox Station" (Station ID Slides, 1975)

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Here's a station ID for WSNS Channel 44 advertising itself as "your White Sox network sports station," accompanied by two Sox-related ID slides - the second of which is of pitcher Terry Forster (#51), who played with the Sox from 1971 to 1976.

Voiceover by Mal Wyman.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 17th 1975 at 7:45pm.

WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 News Special Report - "Blizzard '79: Public Questions, City Answers" (Part 3, 1979)

Views: 1643

Here's Part 3 of a Channel 2 News Special Report, "Blizzard '79: Public Questions, City Answers," a call-in show hosted by Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson on WBBM Channel 2, with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Chairman James McDonough, Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Francis Degnan, Fire Commissioner Richard Albrecht, and Police Superintendent James O'Grady in the line of fire. Also featuring Steve Shepard. Includes:

Bill Kurtis mentioning how he rode the "L" duri...

WGN Channel 9 - Ray Rayner And His Friends - "Yesterday's Cubs Highlights" (1979)

Views: 5771

Here's a neat little Ray Rayner show clip on WGN Channel 9 with Ray showing the highlights from the previous day's Cubs game (on Tuesday, August 21st 1979) against the L.A. Dodgers. (Cubs lost, 4-2)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, August 22nd 1979.

Spray 'n Wash with Betty White (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 811

Here's a commercial for Spray 'n Wash laundry spot remover featuring Betty White, notable for the fact that it's not mentioned that it's Betty White.

Featuring an "authentic letter from Mrs. John S. Eagle of Redstone Arsenal, Alabama". Still makes me wonder who would write a letter to a cleaning product. Housewives sure were lonely back then.

(C)1975 Morton Norwich Products, Inc.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, May 23rd 1976. (1975 C...

NBC Network - Betcha Don't Know - "Twins" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 4539

Here's a public service message (announcement) from NBC, in association with the CTW (Children's Television Workshop) - Betcha Don't Know. This one teaches about the different types of twins and features Erik Estrada.

These aired for awhile during commercial breaks on NBC's Saturday Morning Cartoons lineup.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 4th 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News At 5pm - "Off-Air Chatter" (Part 6, 1978)

Views: 1293

Here's Part 6 of a complete edition of the Eyewitness News at 5pm on WLS Channel 7. This is from a recording of the studio feed, so there are no commercials - instead we get to see some off-the-cuff moments where the anchors are waiting to go back on the air. Features John Drury, Terry Murphy, Bill Frink, Johnny Mountain, Bob Petty, Hugh Hill, and others.

I am too tired to fill in the info on this part yet. Too much work to do. :-(

This was recorded on Thursd...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News At 5pm - "Off-Air Chatter" (Part 8, 1978)

Views: 1491

Here's Part 8 of a complete edition of the Eyewitness News at 5pm on WLS Channel 7. This is from a recording of the studio feed, so there are no commercials - instead we get to see some off-the-cuff moments where the anchors are waiting to go back on the air. Features John Drury, Terry Murphy, Bill Frink, Johnny Mountain, Bob Petty, Hugh Hill, and others.

I am too tired to fill in the info on this part yet. Too much work to do. :-(

This was recorded on Thursd...

U.S. Postal Service - "Good News" (PSA #2, 1981)

Views: 2521

Here is a shorter version of a Public Service Announcement from the United States Postal Service featuring Danielle Brisebois and her mother. In this spot they remind you to use the correct ZIP code.

The longer version can be seen here.

"Good News Travels Better in a Letter With The Right Zip."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service - "Stop Wet Leaky Basements" (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 1001

Here's a brief commercial for Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service, advising how to "Stop Wet Leaky Basements" (hint: by calling them, either in Chicago, Gary or Waukegan).

Previous to this we also saw a longer Jet-Dri ad featuring some neat animation.

Voiceover by Carl Greyson.

This aired on Chicago TV on Sunday, May 2nd 1976.