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WMAQ Channel 5 - Mary Tyler Moore - "Mary's Boyfriends Week" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 890

Here's a promo for next week's episodes (re-runs) of the Mary Tyler Moore show - weekdays at 4pm on WMAQ Channel 5.

Voiceover by ??

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 26th 1980.

WBBM Channel 2 - Rockford (Bumper Promo, 1981)

Views: 1808

Here's a quick bumper promo for tomorrow's episode (Wednesday, March 25th 1981) of "Rockford" (Syndicated title of "The Rockford Files") featuring special guest star Rita Moreno, on WBBM Channel 2 - at 4pm.

Voiceover by Jerry Harper.

Remember that musical riff in the background? I do. :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 24th 1981.

WTHR Channel 13 - Editorial - "Urban Homesteading" (1979)

Views: 1374

Here's an editorial by WTHR Channel 13's public affairs director, Barbara Gurwitz, on the issue of Indianapolis' urban homesteading program, which she urges viewers to take advantage of after mentioning of upcoming applications being offered. This editorial was taped outside one of the homes that were part of this program.

Opening and closing voiceover by ??

This aired on local Indianapolis TV Wednesday, August 1st 1979 at a few minutes before 7:00pm.

Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (PSA, 1978)

Views: 572

Here's a brief public service announcement for Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, urging men to "be a big brother" to any of the thousands of Chicago area children without fathers in the home.

Voiceover by Ed Grennan.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, April 30th 1978.

KMIR Channels 6 & 36 - Station ID (1986)

Views: 2246

Not from Chicago, but still of interest - here's a station ID for KMIR Channels 6 and 36 in Palm Springs, California, affiliated then as now with NBC. (Channel 36 is the main channel, Channel 6 was its cable TV dial position; the '6' ID remained part of their logo up until the end of 2013.)

Voiceover by ??

"Your NBC station, serving all the communities of the magnificent desert empire."

This aired on local Palm Springs TV on Tuesday, June 2...

NBC Friday Night At The Movies - "Midway" (Opening, 1980)

Views: 1898

Here is the opening for the NBC Friday Night at the Movies presentation of "Midway". Also includes the EDITED FOR TELEVISION on-screen message at end. (I think the music at the beginning is cut off slightly - every example I find is like this - they cut right from a commercial or ID into the opening and it is always clipped a bit)

Voiceover by Casey Kasem.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, February 29th 1980.

Digger by Romper Room (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 1330

Here's a commercial for Digger the dog, a yellow-hatted wind-up pooch from the good folks at Romper Room. Among his traits is the ability to walk five feet when you pull his string - er, leash.

Ending voiceover by ??

"Just pull his leash, and go for a walk / He's your dog, for sure."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00pm to 1:00pm timeframe.

Ray Hara's King Datsun - "Fight The Inflation Monster" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2874

Here's another commercial for Ray Hara's King Datsun (formerly) at 740 Busse Highway in Park Ridge, IL.

I hope the Inflation Monster doesn't come back any time soon - it's not looking too good right now though.

Voiceover by Clif Mercer.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 25th 1981.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Chicago Sizzlin' - The 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 11, 1989)

Views: 471

Here's Part 11 of the 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast, titled Chicago Sizzlin'.

This part features Jonathon Brandmeier, the voice of Jim Shorts (Kevin Matthews), Bob Sirott, and Jeannie Morris.

Ms. Morris was awarded in the "Sports-Single Program or Sports Theme" category in her capacity as host/producer of Jordan & Company on WBBM Channel 2.

Chicago Sizzlin' sponsor billboard tag for AT&T, Talman Home Federal Savings...