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

Views: 1845

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 - "Living History (Bloopers)" (Part 5, 1978/1979)

Views: 386

Here's Part 5 (the final part) of a blooper reel from WBBM Channel 2 which featured all sorts of screw-ups, mix-ups and moments that may or may not have actually made it to broadcast.

This part features (in order of first appearance): Johnny Morris (at first, voice only), Chicago Bears defensive back Doug Plank, Bill Kurtis, Bill Frink of rival WLS Channel 7, Harry Volkman, John Coughlin, Susan Anderson, Bruce Roberts, John Drummond, Carrie Cochran, Muhammad Ali, Mort Crim, Wa...

KMBC Channel 9 - KMBC 9 News at 10pm - "After The Day After" (Part 2, 1983)

Views: 730

Here's the second and final part of the KMBC 9 News at 10pm with anchors Larry Moore and Brenda Williams on KMBC Channel 9 in Kansas City, MO. Also features a report by Jim Hickey, plus in-studio appearances by Walt Bodine, clinical psychologist Dr. Marilyn Metzl, and Kansas City Councilman Frank Palermo. Includes:

Larry Moore segueing into Brenda Williams' mentioning that The Day After had its world premiere in West Germany three days before ABC's airing, again...

WGN Channel 9 - Mid-Day Report With Clif Mercer (1980)

Views: 1400

Here's a complete edition of the Mid-Day Report on WGN Channel 9, here anchored by Clif Mercer (filling in for Merri Dee who was on vacation) First time I've ever seen Clif Mercer in action! Includes:

Mid-Day Report bumper

Clif Mercer reads the following items:

- the ERA - Equal Rights Amendment - may come up for a vote in the Illinois House today but may be postponed by supporters if they can't get enough votes for passage
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WMAQ Channel 5 - Tales of the Unexpected - "The Open Window" (Ending, 1980)

Views: 893

Here's the closing credits (from one of its original airings in Chicago - late night on WMAQ Channel 5) of the spooky British anthology program, "Tales of the Unexpected"; the episode here being "The Open Window". (whose opening from the same airing can be seen here)

To recap, we've already seen:

The original British opening...

WGN Channel 9 - The Morning Movie - "Sorry, Wrong Number" (Commercial Break #5, 1975)

Views: 1728

Here's Commercial Break #5 (an extended break) during The Morning Movie presentation of "Sorry, Wrong Number" on WGN Channel 9. Quality varies due to reception and tape degradation issues. Includes:

The Morning Movie bumper slide (with music from "Sorry, Wrong Number")

National Food Stores - "Happy Thanksgiving" (voiceover by Lloyd Hanson - longtime voice at WSNS TV-44 and for Dominick's Finer Foods' commercials) (or is that Joe Slattery - longti...

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 at 10pm - "A Tale Of Two Weddings" (1981)

Views: 850

In time for the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, here's a 1981 segment from NewsCenter5 at 10pm on WMAQ Channel 5, with a Tale of Two (local) Weddings.

Anchor Chuck Henry introduces a report by Carol Marin (produced by Don Mosely) which opened with a shot of the wedding of William's parents, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and tying it to the wedding of a Chicago couple, Donald Stell(?) and Mitzi Friedland (in that in both nuptials, th...

Way to Go! Special (Part 8 - Final One, 1980)

Views: 630

Here is the eighth and final part of the Field Communications produced Way to Go! Special - an hour long (compilation?) showcase of some special kids and what they do. Has a lot of nice little slices of late seventies life as a kid. :-) The tape was dated May of 1980. My contact says that only a few of these "Specials" were made. Like I said, I'm not sure if these were compilations of segments shown on the regular Way to Go program, or if they were specifically produced for these specials. I ...

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

Views: 1867

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...