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The Eight Days of Chanukah - "Super Nosh" with Jack Klugman (1979)
Views: 982
Here's another short piece on one of the aspects of the eight days of Chanukah (or do you say Hanukkah), with actor Jack Klugman (a.k.a. Oscar Madison of the TV series version of The Odd Couple, and also the title character of Quincy, M.E. that was airing on the NBC network at the time of this segment) describing the various foods served during the holidays, including goose stuffed with dumplings; kugel (a pudding containing noodles, cheese and raisins); latkes (potato pancakes)...
WVTV Channel 18 [Milwaukee, WI] - "Partial EBS Test" (1980)
Views: 2848
Here's a partial test of the Emergency Broadcasting System on an unknown station in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The person was recording some Woody Woodpecker cartoons and although they cut out the commercials they did decide to record most of the EBS test. It's pretty simple, consisting only of a single, rather discolored slide.
Did they have to traumatize kids by airing these tests during cartoons? It seems like they did the same thing in Chicago too from what I recall....
WTTW Channel 11 - Children's Fair - "Villa Alegre" (Opening, 1981)
Views: 17561
Here is the opening and first minute (before the tape ended) of an episode of the kid's show "Villa Alegre" (Happy Village) on WTTW Channel 11. Villa Alegre was the first national bilingual (Spanish/English) program in the United States. It was similar to another bilingual children's show of the era, Carrascolendas.
Also includes a sponsorship slide for Kraft at the beginning as well as the "Children's Fair" slide with voiceovers by Marty Robinson.
Fea...
WSNS Channel 44 - "Chicago's Television Sports Center" (Promo, 1974)
Views: 2431
Here's a promo for the sports lineup on WSNS Channel 44, which billed itself back then as "Chicago's Television Sports Center." The week's schedule spotlighted here consisted back then of:
- Boxing from the Forum on Mondays
- Bob Luce Wrestling on Tuesdays
- Boxing from the Olympic on Wednesdays
- Championship Bowling on Thursdays
- Chicago Wrestling on Fridays
- Ou...
WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Chicago - "Amateur Local Commercial Stars" (1982)
Views: 2011
Here's the opening and first story on PM Magazine Chicago on WFLD Channel 32 - includes a story about amateur, everyday folks getting to be in local commercials. You'll recognize one lady from a memorable ad for radio station WFYR 103.5 (which can now be seen within this clip). Her name is Yvette Edelhart. Also features Paul Cook, who ran an acting school and appeared in several local ads.
Features Mike...
Dispensa's Castle Of Toys - "Creepy Santa" (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 10729
Ah, this one is great on so many levels...the funky bassline, the organ music, the creepy Santa...oh man. Here's a commercial for Dispensa's Castle of Toys in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois on Route 83 and Roosevelt Road.
I probably should have posted this back during Christmas but oh well. I'm sure you'll forgive me. 
The only other Dispensa-related commercial we had until this one ...
WFLD Channel 32 - Chicago Blitz Vs. Tampa Bay Bandits (Promo, 1983)
Views: 2183
Here's a promo of an upcoming game between the Chicago Blitz vs. Tampa Bay Bandits of the now-defunct United States Football League (USFL), to air Saturday, April 2nd at 7pm.
From this, we learn that George Allen was the Blitz' head coach and that John Reeves was the Bandits' QB. The play-by-play was by Doug Buffone and Lorn Brown (the latter of whom also handled play-by-play for Chicago White Sox radio broadcasts). (Spoiler / Time-Travelling Gambler Alert: The Blitz would ...
Mrs. Claus - "976-3333" (Commercial, 1984)
Views: 1607
Here's Santa Claus, shown here holding a book with children gathered around him, promoting a 976 phone number in which Mrs. Claus would speak with children on the phone while he's out delivering toys. Mrs. Claus is heard by voiceover near the end, going on about how busy Santa is.
Disclaimer shown at end: "Call Rates To Downtown Chicago Apply - By Phone Programs, Illinois." Another voiceover (by ??) advises children to get their parents' permission before calling.
Shedd Aquarium - "Caribbean Coral Reef" (Commercial, 1973)
Views: 1435
Here's a commercial for the John G. Shedd Aquarium at 12th Street and South Lake Shore Drive.
The "Ocean By The Lake" tag line wasn't seen or spoken in this ad - but quite a few of the sea life were, including moray eels, burrfish, triggerfish, fighting bonefish, and "dangerous" stingrays. Also seen is the then-new Caribbean coral reef section with a diver hand-feeding spadefish, sheepshead fish, tarpon...