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Roller Boogie (Trailer For TV, 1979)

Views: 1854

Here's a theatrical movie trailer for the film Roller Boogie, starring Linda Blair (whose career had taken a nose dive in the years up to this point following her roles in the films The Exorcist and Born Innocent) and Jim Bray (in his only film credit, if IMDb.com is of any indication).

Main voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1979.

WSNS Channel 44 - Dinah! & Friends (Promo, 1980)

Views: 1447

Here's a promo for tomorrow's episode of Dinah! & Friends on WSNS Channel 44 which aired Wednesday, February 6th 1980. Featuring guests Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Dennis Christopher from the movie "Breaking Away", and Robert Osborne.

Voiceover by Fernando Lamas.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, February 5th 1980.

Hollands Jewelers - "Diamonds - A Gift Worth Giving" (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 1671

Here's a brief commercial for Hollands Jewelers, with shots of different diamonds being offered. With five Chicagoland locations in Evergreen, Lakehurst, Woodfield, Fox Valley and North Riverside.

So I guess Hollands Jewelers eventually merged with Rogers Jewelers to create Rogers and Hollands (Jewelry created...for now and forever).

"Our 65th Year."

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 23rd 1975 befor...

WPWR Channel 60 "Promotional Reel" (1984)

Views: 2835

Here's a neat promotional video made for WPWR Channel 60. Not sure how this was used or where it was shown, but it seems pretty clear that it wasn't used on-air. Includes scenes from their movie and TV show lineup, as well as a WLS news piece on the station. (edited out since it can be seen in it's entirety here)

Narrated by Neal Sabin, Channel 60 Program Director and voiceover savant.

T...

WPWR Channel 60 - "Gumby Pages" (Promo, 1985)

Views: 2028

Here's a promo for Gumby and Pictures Pages with Bill Cosby on WPWR Channel 60. During this time Gumby aired weekdays from 8:30am-8:50am followed by Picture Pages from 8:50am-9:00am.

Voiceover by ??.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV in mid-May 1985.

Canfield's - "Rainbow of Flavor & Fun" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3447

Here's a commercial for Canfield's soda, drinks and mixers, including Dry Ginger Ale, Sparkling Water Club Soda and "50/50" grapefruit/lime soda, with special emphasis on the sustained bubbly of the ginger ale and its "crisp, imported taste."

Voiceover by ??

(C) 1977 A.J. Canfield Co.

"Refreshing as a rainbow for the whole family, and perfect at parties."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 16th 1977 during the ...

WFLD Channel 32 - Family Movie - "Wife Vs. Secretary" (Opening, 1983)

Views: 1643

Here's the opening for the Family Movie presentation of "Wife Vs. Secretary" on WFLD Channel 32.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, March 13th 1983 @ 12:00 Noon!

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise - "Hot Fudge / Brady Kids Variation" (Opening, 1982)

Views: 3031

Here's one more opening for Super Cartoon Sunrise on WFLD Channel 32, which was saved on 16mm film. The lineup consists here of Hot Fudge, Magilla Gorilla, Brady Kids, Woody Woodpecker, and Popeye.

The theme song used is a jazzy, funky, disco-fied instrumental version of "Hail, Hail, The Gang's All Here." (anyone know where it came from or who played on it?)

Since the other openings were made there, we can assume this...

WSNS Channel 44 - TV College - "Humanities 201" (Promo, 1975)

Views: 670

Here's a promo for the summer curriculum of TV College on WSNS Channel 44, set to film footage of what looks like a rugby game. A course on the humanities (Humanities 201) is promised, and viewers don't have to go to college to learn this course.

Voiceover by ??

"Keeping your body active this summer will be no problem - but what about your mind?"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 17th 1975 during the 7:45pm to 8pm timef...