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WLS Channel 7 - "Anthem, Sign-On, Reflections & Editorial" (1984)

Views: 17669

Here's the National Anthem, Station Sign-On, Reflections and Editorial on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

Color Bars

WLS "Circular Polarization" Test Pattern

National Anthem

Station Sign-On (voiceover by Janice Kos)

Reflections with Fr. Bert Akers, S.J. - "Pray for Generosity"

WLS Public Service notice (voiceover by Janice Kos)

Commercial: Volkswagen GTI (featuring parody of the Ro...

WLS Channel 7 - It's Not Easy Bein' Me (Technical Difficulties Moment & Ending, 1982)

Views: 2366

Here is the ending for the Rodney Dangerfield special - "It's Not Easy Bein' Me" as aired on WLS Channel 7. At about 15 seconds in, the picture changes to what looks like a paused open for the WLS news for that night. (Kinda looks like Nite-Owl graphics)

During the ending credits you also get to here a preview for the 10pm Eyewitness News with voiceover by Mary Ann Childers. Top story being the Pope's message to Chicago and his trip being marred by a knife-wielding assailant...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News at 10pm - "Weigel's Wieners" & Ending (1987)

Views: 3749

Here's the final part of the 10pm edition of Eyewitness News, with anchors John Drury and Mary Ann Childers, and sportscaster Tim Weigel with another edition of his "Weigel Wiener" segment ("the widely figured, largely feared frankfurters of the sports world"). Includes:

John introducing Tim by referring to the sharp tongue of Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, who fined QB Jim McMahon for missing practice at their Platteville, WI training camp, and hinted to team presiden...

WLS Channel 7 - The 3:30 Movie - "Jason And The Argonauts" (Commercial Break #6, 1978)

Views: 2825

Here's Commercial Break #6 during the 3:30 Movie presentation of "Jason and the Argonauts" on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

3:30 Movie bumper

Paul Anka for the Holiday Star Telethon for United Cerebral Palsy - December 30th and 31st. Sponsored by Montgomery Ward Auto Club. (again)

Wrigley's Spearmint gum (with Dana Plato of Diff'rent Strokes fame)

Beefsteak rye bread by Wonder (again)

Long Chevrolet - Truck Center sale

One Life To Live (Commercial Break, 1980)

Views: 2972

Here's a complete commercial break (for those of you who like your FuzzyMemories contiguous) for One Life To Live. Includes:

One Life To Live bumper (music and voiceover - by George Ansbro)
Diet Pepsi
Jif Peanut Butter
Coast deodorant soap - The Eye-opener
One Life To Live bumper (music only)

20/20 quick promo - "Presidential Brothers in Hot Water" also the Democratic Convention

Homer's Furni...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News at 5pm - Coverage of Sam Giancana Funeral (1975)

Views: 1971

Here's a report from Fred Villanueva of WLS Channel 7 on the funeral of slain mob boss Sam Giancana. This was apparently from the 5pm edition, as the report is introduced by John Drury.

From this report, we learn that the funeral was held at 6901 West Belmont, and after the procession passed by his home, it went to the Queen of Heaven Cemetery where he was buried with his late wife who'd died in 1954.

After the report ends, John is about to report on a hearing ...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News at 10pm - "The Crash of Flight 191" (Part 2, 1979)

Views: 1193

Here's Part 2 of a special expanded edition of Eyewitness News at 10pm with Fahey Flynn and Joel Daly on WLS Channel 7, dealing almost entirely with the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 at O'Hare Field, the worst air disaster in U.S. history. Featuring Vivian Rosenberg and John Culea. Includes:

Tape coming in as Joel Daly mentions that only two people - both on the ground - were injured; one was being treated at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village, ...

WLS Channel 7 - The Day After (Commercial Break #2, 1983)

Views: 2672

Here is Commercial Break #2 during The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. Includes:

Dollar Rent a Car

English Leather cologne

Movie Trailer for TV - Christine

Slim-Fast

ABC Theater bumper for The Day After (voiceover by Ernie Anderson)

Promo for ABC News Viewpoint special on The Day After...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness Newsmagazine at 4:30pm - "The Royal Wedding" (Opening Excerpt, 1981)

Views: 2309

From 30 years ago today, here's a partial opening segment of Eyewitness Newsmagazine at 4:30pm on WLS Channel 7, anchored by Mary Ann Childers and Paul Udell, and featuring the voices of Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters.

This edition largely focused on the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer which was attended by First Lady Nancy Reagan and an assemblage of foreign leaders and dignitaries. According to Paul, some 750 million viewers worldwide saw the nupt...