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WFLA Channel 8 - Channel 8 Reports (Part 2, 1965)

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Here's Part 2 of an edition of Channel 8 Reports on WFLA Channel 8 in Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, anchored by Arch Deal.

Includes:

Arch reading more items:

- Republican National Committee, in their Ohio meeting, names Ray C. Bliss as their chairman (a position in which he would serve until 1969, during which time he helped pave the way for the election of Richard M. Nixon as President in 1968), and Barry Goldwater admits blame for his r...

WGN Channel 9 - Ray Rayner and His Friends - "A Visit From Buster Crabbe" (1980)

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Here's another cool clip from Ray Rayner salvaged from the dustbin of history! This one features a visit from the original "Flash Gordon," Mr. Buster Crabbe.

As the tape starts, Ray mentions that Buster had also played Buck Rogers at one time, and will be appearing the next day (March 29th) at 8:00pm and also on Sunday, March 30th at 2:00pm at the Northwest Federal Community Center, 4901 West Irving Park Road, and that recognized charities are asking for $3.00 donations, and t...

WMAQ Channel 5 - Sword of Justice - "Port of Entry" (Opening & Break, 1979)

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Here's the opening and first commercial break for the next-to-last presentation of the short-lived series, Sword of Justice, on WMAQ Channel 5; this episode, "Port of Entry," was originally telecast on December 24th 1978.

The series - one of several offerings over the years from Glen A. Larson (a former member of the 1950's and '60's singing group The Four Preps) - starred Dack Rambo as Jack Cole, an avenger a la Zorro only without the mask, and co-starred Alex Courtney ...

WBBM Channel 2 - So You Think You Know Chicago? (Part 5, 1974)

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This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's the fifth and final part of a special called So You Think You Know Chicago? on WBBM Channel 2. This was the third broadcast in a continuing series of shows called Chicago Alive. The hosts were legendary anchors Bill Kurtis and Wa...

WMAQ Channel 5 - Saturday Night Movie - "April Love" (Partial Commercial Break, 1978)

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Here's a partial, incomplete commercial break from the Saturday Night Movie presentation of the 1957 Pat Boone film "April Love" (from which his major hit of the same name from the same year had emanated) on WMAQ Channel 5.

This begins with the tail end of a commercial for Yesteryear at Harrison on the River in Kankakee, and is followed by:

Commercial: Nelson Brothers - "We Put It Al...

WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Bullets (Part 1, 1979)

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Here's Part 1 of the Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Bullets game on WGN Channel 9, announced by Jack Fleming and John Kerr. Includes:

Commercial: Viromed - "All-Over Help For All Major Flu Symptoms"

Commercial: Chicagoland Oldsmobile Dealers ("The Gallant Men of Olds") - New Cutlass with Super-Sliding Sun Roof - "We Make Car Buying a Pleasure Again" (featuring George ...

WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 News At Six - "Disco Demolition - The Day After" (1979)

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Here's the coverage from WBBM Channel 2 of "Disco Demolition Night" as aired on Channel 2 News at Six. Featuring anchors Bill Kurtis and Harry Porterfield, a report from John Quinones, Bruce Roberts at Comiskey Park, and on the open weatherman John Coughlin, sportscaster Johnny Morris and "Perspectives" commentator Walter Jacobson. Includes:

Opening with brief shots of Kurtis, Porterfield, Coughlin, Morris, Jacobson, and a full shot of the Channel 2 newsroom (with Thom...

WGN Channel 9 - Saturday Matinee - "The Bells of St. Mary's" (Opening & Bumper Excerpts, 1971)

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Here's a clip that, for those of you who remember it will likely be pretty amazing - the opening segment and bumper excerpts of the Christmas 1971 Saturday Matinee presentation of the 1945 Bing Crosby Christmas classic "The Bells of St. Mary's" on WGN Channel 9 - but that's not what's amazing...

This is the older style bumper slate which was used for both Saturday Matinee and Sunday Matinee on WGN-TV until the

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