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WFAA Channel 8 [Dallas-Fort Worth, TX] - "Emergency Broadcast System Test" (1978)
Views: 1425
Here's a test of the Emergency Broadcast System from ABC affiliate WFAA Channel 8 in Dallas, TX. This test goes off without a hitch, as the requisite dual tones of 853 and 960 Hz are heard for 23 seconds.
Voiceover by ?? (with the EBS script displayed on screen via different slides, set in Helvetica Medium; albeit differing in some areas from how the voiceover read the script).
"This station serves the Dallas operational area." (What, no reference to For...
WBBM Channel 2 - "Thunderstorms Forever" (1979)
Views: 4504
Here is the opening to a rebroadcast of the made-for-tv movie "Forever" starring Stephanie Zimbalist of Remington Steele fame. This is interesting for a number of reasons, but mainly because it features a WBBM Channel 2 weather-crawl warning of thunderstorms for some Wisconsin counties. (How nice of a Chicago station to let them know!)
Hard to believe Stephanie Zimbalist was 21-22 when this movie was filmed.
"From Channel 2 News...The National Weather Service h...
Christmas Special Bumper Roundup (1982)
Views: 1819
Here's a roundup of a number of bumpers and sponsorship messages for some Christmas specials that aired in 1982. Includes:
Twas the Night Before Christmas - aired on Saturday, 12/18/82.
The Smurfs Christmas Special - aired on Monday, 12/13/82.
Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales - aired on Monday, 12/6/82.
Frosty's Winter Wonderland - aired on Wednesday, 12/1/82.
Christmas Comes to Pacland - aired on Thursday, 12/16/82.
The Bear Who Slept Thr...
Kellogg's - "Merry Christmas" (Commercial, 1980)
Views: 1476
Here's a nice holiday commercial for Kellogg's cereals (Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, Frosted Rice, Rice Krispies, Cocoa Krispies, and Sugar Smacks) featuring the mascots Tony the Tiger, Tony Jr., Snap Crackle and Pop, Toucan Sam, Dig'em the Frog, and Tusk the Elephant.
Featuring Thurl Ravenscroft as the voice of Tony the Tiger.
"It's gonna be a great day."
This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980 during the 8pm to 10pm ti...
CBS Network - Here Comes Peter Cottontail (Commercial Break #2, 1980)
Views: 1975
Here's Commercial Break #2 for the CBS Network presentation of "Here Comes Peter Cottontail". Includes:
"Here Comes Peter Cottontail" bumper
Nestle Crunch - "Music To Your Mouth".
Kodak Film - "America's Storyteller" .
CBS Network promo - "The Tim Conway Show".
CBS Network promo - "The Bugs Bunny Easter Special".
"Here Comes Peter Cottontail" return bumper
This aired on local Chicago TV...
A Solid Gold Christmas (Part 9, 1982)
Views: 771
Here is Part 9 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray!
Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 10th 1982 during the 7pm to 9pm timeframe.
A Solid Gold Christmas (Part 10, 1982)
Views: 1112
Here is Part 10 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray!
Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 10th 1982 during the 7pm to 9pm timeframe.
A Solid Gold Christmas (Part 8, 1982)
Views: 827
Here is Part 8 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray!
Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 10th 1982 during the 7pm to 9pm timeframe.
A Solid Gold Christmas (Part 7, 1982)
Views: 809
Here is Part 7 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray!
Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 10th 1982 during the 7pm to 9pm timeframe.