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WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 Weekend News (Part 4, 1978)
Views: 2543
Here's the fourth and final part of a complete edition of the Channel 2 Weekend News on WBBM Channel 2, anchored by Bob Wallace (substituting for Harry Porterfield). Also featuring Bruce Roberts. Includes:
Bob introduces a report by John Campbell of WBAY Channel 2 in Green Bay, WI, about a Green Bay man named Mark Ernst who has made cross-country skiing a year-round endeavor by the use of roller skis. Film of Ernst roller skiing on the road is shown, with some comment...
ABC Minute Magazine - "Tis the Night Before Christmas" (1978)
Views: 1974
Here's a segment of ABC Minute Magazine, an interstitial feature run by the network in the mid-to-late 1970's in-between daytime soaps. This segment deals with the collected works of Clement Moore, author of what was originally published as "A Visit from St. Nicholas" but became better known as "The Night Before Christmas." Hosted by James Walker (who had reported on the death of high-wire artist Karl Wallenda earlier in the year, as seen on
WFLD Channel 32 - The Three Stooges - "So Long Mr. Chumps" (Commercial Break #1, 1979)
Views: 1141 (NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)
Here is Commercial Break #1 for the short "So Long Mr. Chumps" during an episode of The Three Stooges on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:
WFLD Three Stooges bumper
Hostess snacks - Cup Cakes, Twinkies, Fruit Pies - "When I say yes - it's Hostess."
Downy Fabric Softener - "Your family will notice the difference."
WFLD Sanford & ...
WLS Channel 7 - Friday Night - "Steve & Garry" (Part 4, 1981)
Views: 1905
In honor of Steve Dahl's new foray into the world of Podcast Broadcasting (which begins today - check out Dahl.com for more info) - here is a vintage Steve & Garry appearance on WLS Channel 7's Friday Night with Jay Levine.
Part 4 features Steve and his band Teenage Radiation singing "Inflation" (parody of ?? by ??)
(Commercials were cut out of this segment of the broadcast)
This aire...
WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls Vs. Seattle Supersonics (Opening, 1979)
Views: 11330
Here's the opening of a broadcast of Chicago Bulls basketball on WGN Channel 9. Features Bob Costas and Johnny "Red" Kerr live from The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington for the Chicago Bulls Vs. the Seattle Supersonics. There is also a short interview with Bulls Coach Jerry Sloan.
Sponsored by: Chevrolet, Schlitz, and True Value Hardware.
Includes a "Last Farewell" WGN-TV ID at the beginning. (not sure who the announcer is)
(Quality's a little if...
Atari Home Computers - Kiosk Videodisc Presentation (Part 1, 1982)
Views: 2738
Here's Part 1 of an interesting time capsule - the presentation from a videodisc that ran on an in-store kiosk display to demonstrate the Atari Home Computer. This was around the time of Dragon's Lair and other laserdisc games which made the medium very popular for encorporating with computers.
The label on the laserdisc says "E.R.I.C. POP". I know POP stands for Point of Purchase - not sure about the ERIC part.
Starring Brooke Alderson as "The Mom" (not sure o...
Atari Home Computers - Kiosk Videodisc Presentation (Part 2, 1982)
Views: 1337
Here's Part 2 of an interesting time capsule - the presentation from a videodisc that ran on an in-store kiosk display to demonstrate the Atari Home Computer. This was around the time of Dragon's Lair and other laserdisc games which made the medium very popular for encorporating with computers.
The label on the laserdisc says "E.R.I.C. POP". I know POP stands for Point of Purchase - not sure about the ERIC part.
Starring Brooke Alderson as "The Mom" (not sure of ...
WTTW Channel 11 - Monty Python's Flying Circus - "Last One For Awhile" (Ending, 1980)
Views: 2730
Here's something historical and interesting - the ending of the final Monty Python's Flying Circus broadcast on WTTW Channel 11 for over 2 and a half years. Includes:
Ending of Monty Python's Flying Circus with "Distributed by Time Life Television" graphic
Monty Python "Going Away" speech
Thomson Vacation sponsorship
WTTW Station ID slide - "Snowblower"
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Atari Home Computers - Kiosk Videodisc Presentation (Part 3, 1982)
Views: 1874
Here's Part 3, the last part, of an interesting time capsule - the presentation from a videodisc that ran on an in-store kiosk display to demonstrate the Atari Home Computer. This was around the time of Dragon's Lair and other laserdisc games which made the medium very popular for encorporating with computers.
The label on the laserdisc says "E.R.I.C. POP". I know POP stands for Point of Purchase - not sure about the ERIC part.
Starring Brooke Alderson as "The Mo...