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RCA - "I Got a Free TV" (Commercial, 1979)

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Here's a commercial for RCA's Second Set Bonus Days sale, with a free extra console (such as a black-and-white Model AD125W set) for those who buy the 1980 model XL-100 console.

(It should be noted that Indianapolis was a major hub for RCA's record division, with that city housing one of the country's largest pressing plants that turned out millions of LP's, 45's and before that 78's from such artists including Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Harry Belafonte, Jefferson Airplane, T...

WBBM Channel 2 - The All-Electric Magik Lantern Moving Picture Show - "The Rose Tattoo" (Opening, 1979)

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Finally! Here's the (mostly complete) opening for The All-Electric Magik Lantern Moving Picture Show on WBBM Channel 2. This showcase ran on early Monday mornings starting in September 1971 and lasted until September 27th 1982, replaced (as were the Tuesday through Friday morning airings of The Late Show) by CBS News Nightwatch (predecessor to today's Up to the Minute). Any word on what was the synth-heavy theme for this memorable movie umbrella would be appreci...

Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Generic Commercial Intro #29" (1971)

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Here's a segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop.

As it states this is a "generic" commercial intro (#29). In the early days of the show, SYT consisted mainly of voiceover announcements for the movie, which was eventually expanded into full appearances by Svengoolie. Though it's from after that era, this clip gives you a sense of what the program was like i...

Old Chicago - "Monsters of the Midway" (Commercial, 1979)

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Here's a commercial for the amusement park Old Chicago featuring "Monster of the Midway Testimonials" from Dracula, the Wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster. This was to promote their ride called Monster of the Midway.

As a bonus, here's a neat on-set picture taken during the filming of this commercial, featuring local actor Stan Adams as Frankenstein's Monster...

WFLD Channel 32 - "Super Afterschool Fun - Coming September 4th" (Promo, 1978)

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Here's a promo for WFLD Channel 32's afternoon cartoon lineup (not yet christened "Afternoon Fun"?)

Featured cartoon series shown in this promo that is set to start on September 4th are Magilla Gorilla (at 2:30pm), Casper (at 3pm), Woody Woodpecker (at 3:30pm), and Tom & Jerry (at 4pm).

We see, from a brief shot at the start, that this spot (labeled "PM Cartoon Cluster Promo" and assigned production number 8884) was directed by veteran...

WBBM Channel 2 - The Late Show - "Strangers On A Train" (Commercial Break #1, 1978)

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And now, a FuzzyInsti-Request for our lead researcher Phantom (Chris Tufts) -

Here's Commercial Break #1 from The Late Show presentation of "Strangers On A Train" on WBBM Channel 2. Includes:

The Late Show "Clown" bumper

Commercial: Youth For Understanding Exchange Program (featuring actor Hugh O'Brian) - my nominee for the most unintentionally hilarious ad of late. :-)

PSA: Mayor Bilandic's Fire Prevent...

WBBM Channel 2 - "Living History (Bloopers)" (Part 3, 1978/1979)

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Here's Part 3 of a blooper reel from WBBM Channel 2, of moments that went wrong on live TV and other moments which ended up on the cutting room floor. (NOTE: Some of the language is strong.)

This part features (in order of first appearance): Susan Anderson, Mort Crim, Walter Jacobson, Bill Kurtis, Roger Field, Harry Porterfield, Johnny Morris (and his then-wife Jeannie), Arnold Palmer, Tom Korzeniowski, Harry Volkman (who invariably addressed him as "Sam"), John Drumm...

WFLD Channel 32 - Promotional Sales Film (Part 2, 1970)

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Here is Part 2 - the final part, of a WFLD promotional film for (I assume) the sales department, meant to be shown to prospective advertisers on why WFLD was such a kick-arse station to buy time on.

The second part features company man Bill Jackson eliciting the help of his Cartoon Town denizens (such as Dirty Dragon and Weird) to explain the finer points of share, cumes, ratings, coverage, UHF penetration, and other reasons why you should advertise on "WFLD TV 32".

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News At 10pm - "The Freeze Of '79" (Part 2, 1979)

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Here is Part 2 of a complete edition of the WLS Eyewitness News at 10pm on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

Report on the War on Cigarettes - Tobacco institute bashes Surgeon General's report. Vivian Rosenberg talks with some people in a bar about their smoking habit.

John and Greta Rideout reconcile after she accused him (her husband) of raping her.

Lee Marvin breach-of-contract trial gets underway tomorrow. Attorney Barbara Hirsch comments on the grow...