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WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News Brief With Floyd Kalber (1984)

Views: 5129

Here's an Eyewitness News Brief on WLS Channel 7 featuring Floyd Kalber. Includes previews of stories on arms talks between Reagan and the Soviets, a 4-year-old boy who was rescued from Lake Michigan the day before, a look at violence in Rock videos, and America remembering Dr. King. Includes:

Commercial: American Express with James Galway

Opening voiceover by Wayne Atkinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, January 16th 1984.

Large Size Stormtrooper, Han Solo, R2-D2, & C-3PO Action Figures By Kenner (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2402

Here's a commercial for the large-size Star Wars Action figures (mostly 12") - Stormtrooper, Han Solo (with medal), R2D2, and C3PO - by Kenner.

Voiceover by Norman Rose.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 16th 1979. (1977 Copyright)

Illinois Bell - "A Lot More Than Just Talk" (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 1839

Here's a commercial for Illinois Bell, spotlighting such devices for making communication easier as a fan which activates itself when the phone rings, an electronic larnyx for people with impaired vocal cords, and a phone that transmits messages with a flashing light.

A Fuzzy Personal Note: My dad worked for Illinois Bell/Ameritech/SBC for 31 years spanning 1969-2001. :-)

Voiceover by Norman Rose.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday...

NBC Network - Black Sheep Squadron & Police Woman (Promo, 1978)

Views: 1411

Here is an NBC Network promo for Black Sheep Squadron and Police Woman episodes that aired Wednesday, January 11th 1978.

Voiceover by Norman Rose.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV Monday, January 9th 1978.

WFLD Channel 32 - Keyfax Nite-Owl Service - "Premiere" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 3659

Woo-hoo! The first new Nite-Owl footage found in over 10 years. This appears to be a promo for it's premiere airing that very night on WFLD Channel 32.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, September 7th 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Monkees (Jingle Bumper, 1980)

Views: 2942

Here is a terrific find! The WFLD Channel 32 Kids' Choice jingle Monkees bumper!

I wonder who those kids' voices are that did the singing. Wouldn't it be cool to find out who they were?

"In Chicago the kids' choice is...Channel 32!"

Voiceover by Dr. Don.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 3rd 1980 during the 8:30-9am half hour.

CBS Network - The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show (Bumper #2, 1984)

Views: 2198

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

Also includes the opening card for one of the cartoons - with a little musical ditty that will stay stuck in my head forever. (they had slight variations of it however - this one wasn't my favorite - it's kind of truncated. I liked the full version)

Voiceover by Rick Dees.

This aired on local Chicag...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Three Stooges - "Dunked In The Deep" (Ending, 1979)

Views: 1580

Here's the ending from an airing of The Three Stooges on WFLD Channel 32. (aired in color, but recorded in Black & White unfortunately) Includes:

WFLD Three Stooges ending (cut-off at the end with another recording, starting with the end of the Gong Show) (voiceover by Ron Beattie) - I guess they only had one Stooge short in this episode?

"It's time for great cartoon fun, with all your favorite Channel 32 friends, coming up next."

This aired on lo...

Crystal Valley Campers - "7th Annual Camper Show" (Promo, 1972)

Views: 1260

Here's a promo for the seventh annual "Camper Show" for hundreds of new recreational vehicles (RV's) and trailers to be held from January 22nd to 31st at Crystal Valley Campers, north of Arlington Heights at Hiway 14 in Crystal Lake, IL.

Voiceover by Clif Mercer.

"Big show - big savings."

This aired on local Chicago TV in the first few weeks of January 1972.