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Beyond And Back (Trailer For TV, 1979)

Views: 1793

Here's a FuzzyMemories InstantRequest for our friend Chris (Phantom) - a theatrical movie trailer for TV for the film "Beyond and Back". Also has local showing information at the end.

Main voiceover by Brad Crandall. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 20th 1979.

The Greatest of Jerry Vale (Record Offer, 1979)

Views: 1528

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here's a record offer for The Greatest of Jerry Vale.

Main voiceover by William B. Williams. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1979.

Chicago Health Clubs - "HealthStar" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1745

Here's a cheesy commercial for Chicago Health Clubs (what, no racquetball in the name?) with a 70s Space feel.

Progressive Resistance is Futile! ;-)

Voiceover by the legendary Ken Nordine. (except for the last part with the Rod Serling sound-alike guy. Was that intentional?)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

Miracle Broom By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3693

Here's a commercial for the Miracle Broom by Ronco. Makes a great Christmas gift! Available at:

Walgreens
Woolworth and Woolco
Osco Drug
Montgomery Ward
De Koven
Venture

Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.

WIIC Channel 11 - 6:30 News Roundup With Len Johnson (1962)

Views: 8041

Exactly 56 years ago today (at 6:30 PM)!

Here's an incredible find - usually anything this old, if I am lucky to find it, is on a 16mm kinescope (remember, in 1962 Quad tape itself was only 6 years old). And even though it's from a Pittsburgh station, it has a very strong Chicago connection, as it is anchored by Len Johnson, whose voice (if not face) will no doubt be very recognizable to people who watched WGN in the 60s, 70s, and very early 80s. He was one of the ub...

Illinois Lottery - "Lucky Numbers II" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 948

Here's an animated (or claymation?) commercial for the Illinois Lottery's new Lucky Number II Instant Lottery game.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 5th 1983 during the 5:00pm to 6:00pm timeframe.

Chicago's Landmark Builders (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1276

Here's another commercial for Chicago's Landmark Builders.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 18th 1980.

Spelson Insurance Agency (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1638

Here is a commercial for Spelson Insurance Agency. Call 921-7600.

By 1979, Spelson had become House of Savings Inc (General Insurance Agency).

"Of Course!"

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1978.

WTHR Channel 13 - Today (Opening Moments, 1979)

Views: 1757

Here's the opening moments of the Today show with Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley, as aired on Indianapolis TV. Also featuring reporter Steve Delaney. Includes:

Station ID with promo for Name That Tune at 7:30pm (voiceover by ??)

Opening titles for Today, with Tom Brokaw and Jane Pauley opening the program before Tom goes right into the news of the morning:

- Anti-American demonstrations outside the U.S. Embassy compound in Islama...