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Various Local Newscasts - "The Death Of Peter Sellers" (Excerpts, 1980)
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Here are some recordings made on the night that the death of British comic actor Peter Sellers was reported in Chicago. Features Walter Jacobson, Fahey Flynn, John Drury, Gene Siskel, and Carrie Cochran - as well as some short clips from a few of his best known movie roles.
*Note*: Peter Sellers is usually reported to have died on 7/24/80, and this is because it was after midnight in London that he died. So, these clips actually aired on 7/23/80 since Chicago is 6 hours behin...
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Here is a (partial) preview for the next week's show during the Family Classics With Frazier Thomas presentation of "War of the Worlds" on WGN Channel 9. The next week's movie was "Dr. Dolittle". Also includes some bumper excerpts.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 19th 1978.
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Here are a couple bumper excerpts (and a tiny commercial snippet) during the Family Classics With Frazier Thomas presentation of "War of the Worlds" on WGN Channel 9.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 19th 1978.
Raisins from California - "Nature's Candy" with Molly Ringwald (Commercial, 1982)
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Here's a commercial for Raisins from California, with a young Molly Ringwald (years before her becoming part of the "Brat Pack" and her breakout starring role in "Pretty in Pink") as a babysitter tending to two young kids - and feeding them raisins while extolling its virtues as an ideal snack.
Ending voiceover by ??
Sponsored by California Raisin Advisory Board.
Trivia Note: Ms. Ringwald's birthday is February 18th - the same day as that of "Lil' ...
Arnie Yusim Chevrolet With Harry Caray (Partial Commercial, 1978)
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Here's a partial commercial - cuts off about 10 seconds early unfortunately, but it's the best we've got so far - for Arnie Yusim Chevrolet featuring the late, great Sox and Cubs broadcaster, Harry Caray.
Arnie Yusim Chevrolet was at 4849 North Broadway.
"Sometimes you might feel like you need a shovel when you go to buy a car..."
This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 21st 1978. (My 4th Birthday!)
The Most Important Person - "Seeing" (1972)
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Here is a segment of the animated short "The Most Important Person". This one's called "Seeing". (color's a bit off)
I left in the header film 'cause it looks cool. ;-)
These aired on WFLD Channel 32 and WTTW Channel 11 during the late-seventies and possibly as late as the early eighties?
Distributed by Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation - EBE.
Funded by The Office of Child Development - Department of Health, Educatio...
WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics With Frazier Thomas - "A Christmas Carol" (Promo, 1981)
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Here's a nice promo for an airing of "A Christmas Carol" on WGN Channel 9's Family Classics with host Frazier Thomas.
This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 20th 1981.
Illinois Lottery Daily Game - "You Can Call It Fun" With Bill Saluga (Commercial #1, 1981)
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Here's a commercial for the Illinois Lottery - The Daily Game - featuring a carnival barker type character named Raymond J. Johnson Jr. played by Bill Saluga. (He was the "You can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay, or you can call me..." guy.)
(There is also a slightly different version of the same commercial)
This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, February 1st 1981.
WPWR Channel 60 - 20 Minute Workout (Part 3, 1984)
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Here's Part 3, the very short final part, of some nice wholesome entertainment - the exercise show, 20 Minute Workout. 8-) Not a complete episode unfortunately, but almost. We are missing the opening and most of the ending credits.
Features the Channel 60 bumper for the show, the host saying goodbye, and the beginning of the ending credits before the tape cuts out. (Created by Ron Harris...)
This aired on WFLD Channel 32 originally, but moved to WPWR Channel ...