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Dizzy Dolphins Disco Game by Milton Bradley (Commercial, 1981)

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Here's a commercial for the Dizzy Dolphins Disco Game by Milton Bradley. Three dolphins spin around and around and the purpose is to get as many marbles into their mouths as possible. (kind of a rip-off of Hungry Hungry Hippos)

Up to four can play. Battery not included. Some assembly required.

Not really sure what is supposed to make this game "disco"...

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 4th 1981 during the 4:00pm to 4...

WGN Channel 9 - 10th Inning with Jack Brickhouse - "Interview with Bob Lurie" (1976)

Views: 1887

Here's an edition of the post-game 10th Inning show on WGN Channel 9, hosted by Jack Brickhouse, with guest Bob Lurie who had just assumed majority ownership of the San Francisco Giants. This was after a grueling 14-inning session which saw the Cubs beat the Giants at Candlestick Park, 6-5, in the first game of a doubleheader. This was also from the days when remote broadcasts such as the Cubs / Giants match carried this day by WGN went through separate transmissions (one for the vid...

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

Views: 1170

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!

WGN Channel 9 - Bozo's Circus - "The Premiere Episode!!" (1961) [April Fools Joke]

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INCREDIBLE NEWS! FOOTAGE FROM THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF BOZO'S CIRCUS FROM 1961 HAS BEEN FOUND!! WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!

WGN Channel 9 - "Season's Greetings From The WGN Family" (Bumper, 1977)

Views: 2407

Here's a bumper for WGN Channel 9 wishing everyone a "Season's Greetings," with a video animated six-pronged snowflake morphing into a kaleidoscopic "Season's Greetings" seen forwards and backwards, followed by a wreath with Christmas tree lights on a red background and the all-important message - all to the tune of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 25th 1977.

Tootsie Pops - "How Many Licks?" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2604

With this video we have reached a milestone! We now have exactly 2500 videos viewable on this site! Woo-hoo!

In honor of the record, here's a classic - the famous "How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop?" commercial where a boy consults Mr. Turtle and wise old Mr. Owl for the answer.

Voices: Ralph James as Mr. Turtle, Paul Winchell as Mr. Owl.

"The world may never know."

This aired on local...

CBS Network - The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show (Bumper #1, 1984)

Views: 3490

Here's a bumper for when the CBS Network aired The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show on Saturday mornings. These have a video arcade theme to them.

Voiceover by Rick Dees.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Fall of 1984.

Inside Out - The Magic Of TV (Part 4 - Last, 1981)

Views: 3458

Here's Part 4, the last part, of a neat WBBM special, ostensibly for kids but which everyone can enjoy and learn something from - Inside Out - The Magic of TV. Reviews some of the basic tools of a television station including Chroma Key, TelePrompTer, CG, Editing Consoles, Electronic Still Store, and more.

Includes lots of behind-the-scenes footage in WBBM-TV's studios, newsroom, mini-cam vans, and production facilities. Features cameos by lots of famous Channel 2 people incl...

ON TV - "Premiere Night" (Opening, 1980)

Views: 2770

Here's the opening moments of the premiere night of ON TV Subscription Television which aired in Chicago on WSNS Channel 44.

This starts with the video animated ON TV ID, then the introductory promo which promotes the new subscription channel as a "revolution in Chicago broadcasting."

The first night's lineup includes "10" with Bo Derek, Dudley Moore and Julie Andrews; "Norma Rae" with Sally Field; and "Slap Shot" with Paul Newman. Brief clips from other films...