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WFLD Channel 32 - That's Panthertainment (Bumper, 1980)

Views: 953

Here's a bumper for That's Panthertainment - a special on WFLD Channel 32 that was produced to promote the opening of The Revenge of the Pink Panther. It has some press junket interviews with the stars as well as outtakes and scenes from all of the Pink Panther movies.

This special aired three times on WFLD - Tuesday, November 7th 1978, Monday, July 14th 1980, and Thursday, August 14th 1980. This bumper is most likely from the Monday, July 14th airing (Which was eerily presci...

WFLD Channel 32 - That's Panthertainment (Ending, 1980)

Views: 970

Here's the ending credits for That's Panthertainment - a special on WFLD Channel 32 that was produced to promote the opening of The Revenge of the Pink Panther. It has some press junket interviews with the stars as well as outtakes and scenes from all of the Pink Panther movies.

There's a kind of abrupt cut during the credits - not sure if the tape was stopped, although I'd be surprised if it was.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This special aired three t...

WTTW Channel 11 - Station Sign-Off (1984)

Views: 8594

Here's a station sign-off from WTTW Channel 11. Includes:

Thomson Vacation sponsorship slide with Marty Robinson voiceover

WTTW Station Sign-Off with Don Ferris voiceover

National Anthem with some nice scenes of Chicago

Particularly busy static and fuzz.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, September 10th 1984.

Child World (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2271

Here is a commercial for Child World toy stores featuring their mascot Peter Panda and their jingle.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 2nd 1982.

I Remember Riverview (Part 2, 1984)

Views: 2230

Here's Part 2 of a documentary that original aired on Image Union - I Remember Riverview, about Riverview Park - for 63 years located at Belmont and Western on the Northwest side - which closed in 1967.

Produced by Chicagoan Phil Ranstrom - who also produced the documentaries, "Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street" - www.CheatYouFairTheMovie.com and "Electrified: The Story of the Maxwell Stree...

I Remember Riverview (Part 1, 1984)

Views: 5180

Here's Part 1 of a documentary that original aired on Image Union - I Remember Riverview, about Riverview Park - for 63 years located at Belmont and Western on the Northwest side - which closed in 1967.

Produced by Chicagoan Phil Ranstrom - who also produced the documentaries, "Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street" - www.CheatYouFairTheMovie.com and "Electrified: The Story of the Maxwell Stree...

WTTW Channel 11 - Dave Allen At Large - "Warning" (1984)

Views: 2053

Here's a warning announcement before Dave Allen At Large on WTTW Channel 11. What innocent times. :-)

"The following program, 'Dave Allen At Large', contains comedy sketches and jokes which some people may consider unsuitable for younger and more sensitive viewers."

Voiceover by Marty Robinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 16th 1984.

Dave Allen At Large (Opening, 1984)

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And now for a special treat, let's all enjoy a bit of vintage Dave Allen At Large - as seen on WTTW Channel 11. 8-)

Theme song by the awesome (even if he never wrote another thing) Alan Hawkshaw.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 16th 1984.

Kraft Barbecue Sauce - "Oh Yeah!" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 6677

Here's a fun commercial for Kraft Barbecue ( BBQ ) Sauce - The Boss Sauce - featuring the "Oh Yeah!" guy. :-)

The "Oh Yeah!" guy was played by actor Timmie Rogers. He was a regular on The Melba Moore-Clifton Davis show as well as a supporting player on various sitcoms such as Sanford & Son. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 91.

"There's that sauce again!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 8th 1980.