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WSNS Channel 44 - Illinois State Lottery - Super Shot (Part 4, 1976)

Views: 662

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

Here's the fourth and final part of the Illinois State Lottery's Super Shot program on WSNS Channel 44. This was the Lottery's basketball-related game (the "Super Shot" signified hitting a basket). The hosts were Bob Hale and Sandie Wolsfeld. ...

Astrocade - "The Professional Arcade" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 5950

Here's a commercial for another game system that never really got off the ground - the Bally Astrocade. I remember I got one of these years ago at a flea market and it had the most awkward controllers I've ever used. "The Professional Arcade" - for those times you want to do your serious business next to a pac-man machine.

Available at:

Team Electronic's - Algonquin, Illinois
Polk Brothers - Chicago, Illlinois

"Available Soon"

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise - "Weather Montage Rhapsody" (197?)

Views: 5873

Here's a special video in honor of Fuzzy's Four Thousandth - a montage of weather-related bumpers from Super Cartoon Sunrise on WFLD Channel 32, which were preserved on 16mm film. Since the film was silent I created and added a special kooky mix edit of the SCS theme music. I think it's pretty wild - Enjoy. :-)

Here, we see Woody Woodpecker, Fred Flintstone (of The Flintstones), Magilla Gorilla, Popeye, and Tom & Jerry all appearing as they regularly are, and d...

CBS Video Games - Wizard of Wor - With John Madden (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 3137

Here is a commercial for the CBS video game "Wizard of Wor" for the Atari 2600 VCS. (Soon for Colecovision)

Featuring the CBS Video Games Challenge of Champions - Tony Sarkis Vs. Ray Johnson - as well as a money back guarantee (Offer ends January 31st 1983) and some all-star selling by football commentator John Madden.

"Dramatization of actual competition."

This aired on local Chicago TV Saturday, January 15th 1983.

A Christmas Moment - "Argentina" With Lorenzo Lamas (Incomplete, 1982)

Views: 1352

Here's one of another series of short pieces (this one incomplete) on different country's Christmas celebrations, featuring celebrities - in this case, Lorenzo Lamas. Here he talks about the traditions of Argentina.

Brought to you by The Bell System - Bell Brings the World Closer.

These seem very similar to the other series "The 24 Days of Christmas" - I think they just repackaged them with a different title.

Ending voiceover by Jack Taylor.
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Spectrum - "Coming Attractions" (1982)

Views: 2714

Here are some coming attractions on Spectrum - includes: The Border, Flash Gordon, The French Lieutenant's Woman, and "Super Fights of the Month" boxing.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1982.

Pacific Stereo - "Go Bears!" (Commercial, 1986)

Views: 830

Here's a commercial for Pacific Stereo featuring a whale and promoting excitement over the Bears' Super Bowl appearance.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 24th 1986. (Two days before the big game!)

WFLD Channel 32 - Star Trek - "The Return Of The Archons (Commercial Break #2, 1982)

Views: 1180

Here is the last commercial break from a re-run of the episode, "The Return Of The Archons" of Star Trek as shown on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Includes commercials for:

Wendy's (Tomato & Cheese Extra!) (voiceover by Bill Price)

Lee Jeans (with that kid from Kate & Allie and Mr. Mom)

Imagic Video Games - Star Voyager (for Atari 2600)

Comdates - Computer Dating Service (Jim Barton Announcing) Nice Mustache!

Ronco Albums at Woolworth (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2369

Here's a commercial for various Ronco albums available at Woolworth & Woolco - Starfire, Solid Gold, Pure Disco, Star Time, Funky Favorites, and Super-Sonic.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 13th 1981.