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The Reluctant Robot (Part 8, 1980)

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Here is the 8th and final part from another all but forgotten Field Communications special production - The Reluctant Robot. It was produced to get kids interested in Astronomical Science; pulsars, planets, space travel, etc. You can definitely see the influence from Star Wars a couple years earlier. The budget must not have been too great because the whole thing comes off as feeling like an episode of Dr. Who. (not that there's anything *wrong* with that) ;-)

Ending Credits:

WFLD Channel 32 - "Merry Christmas" (1979)

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Here's a rare WFLD Channel 32 "Merry Christmas" montage, with clips from All in the Family, Happy Days, and M*A*S*H, and some Chicago street scenes. Featuring the song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1979.

Tapes Of Wrath (Part 1, 1983)

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**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.

This was produced by the Radio and Television...

ON TV - "Coming Soon" (Promo, 1980)

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Here's an early, "Coming Soon" ON TV promo that features some logo animation that I don't think I've seen before. Also features scenes from various movies promising, uncut, unedited films.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 24th 1980 during the 5:30pm to 6:00pm timeframe.

Empire Carpet - "Warehouse Tour" (Commercial, 1982)

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Here's a commercial for Empire Carpet featuring some scenes of their warehouse and carpet cutting machine.

Featuring Lynn Hauldren as the Empire Carpet Man.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday March 17th 1982.

Zombie (Trailer For TV, 1980)

Views: 793

Here's a theatrical movie trailer for the Italian-made thriller Zombie (also known oddly enough, as Zombi 2).

One of the stars of the film, Tisa Farrow, is the younger sister of Mia Farrow.

Ending voiceover by Mike Rapchak.

"There is no explicit sex in this picture. However, there are scenes of violence which may be considered shocking. No one under 17 will be admitted."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thur...

WSNS Channel 44 - The Dating Game - "Joey D'Auria" (Part 5, 1980)

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Here's Part 5 of an episode of The Dating Game on WSNS Channel 44.

In this the final part, Game 2 concludes with the lovely Lisa making her choice and then the big kiss goodbye.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 24th 1980 during the 5:30pm to 6:00pm timeframe. (the show itself has a Copyright of 1979 though)

Voice of Democracy Contest (PSA, 1979)

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Here's another public service announcement of sorts - this one for the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest - The 33rd Annual Scholarship Program for Broadcast Scriptwriting. Sponsored by The Veterans of Foreign Wars. That year's topic: "My Role in America's Future". Features a previous year's winner - Marla (or Merla ?) Hansel (sp?) from Troy, Illinois.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 22nd 1979.

USA Network - "A Kids Best Friend" (Promo, 1984?)

Views: 2565

Here's a promo for the USA Network's Kids lineup, featuring scenes from Calliope, Pumpkin Creek, USA Super Cartoon Saturday (gee, where have we heard that before?), In a Minute, Scholastic Sports Academy, and the USA Cartoon Express.

The music sounds vaguely Genesis-like. :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV in (I believe) 1984.