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WFLD Channel 32 - The Best Of Chicago (Part 1, 1983)
Views: 1979
Here's Part 1 of a neat special called The Best of Chicago on WFLD Channel 32.
It was produced and directed by the (late) multi-talented WFLD veteran Don Shannon, who graciously donated a copy to us. Don, whose name you have undoubtedly seen here before, was involved in producing and directing a variety of shows at WFLD spanning many decades. From Jerry G. Bishop's Svengoolie to PM Magazine and everything in between - Don saw it all.
Hoste...
WCIU Channel 26 - Polish Variety Hour Christmas Special (Production Elements & Slides, 1970?)
Views: 1579
Here's some production elements and slides from the Polish Variety Hour Christmas Special on WCIU Channel 26. (Polish Variety Hour was a staple of the station from 1968 to 1975.) Includes:
Production reel (from the original 2" quadruplex master tape) of opening title sequence of Polish Variety Hour Christmas Special from circa 1970 (in black-and-white), starting off with approx. 1 kHz tone and then to opening fanfare with closeup of Christmas tree with sn...
WTTW Channel 11 - Children's Fair - "Villa Alegre" (Opening, 1981)
Views: 17570
Here is the opening and first minute (before the tape ended) of an episode of the kid's show "Villa Alegre" (Happy Village) on WTTW Channel 11. Villa Alegre was the first national bilingual (Spanish/English) program in the United States. It was similar to another bilingual children's show of the era, Carrascolendas.
Also includes a sponsorship slide for Kraft at the beginning as well as the "Children's Fair" slide with voiceovers by Marty Robinson.
Fea...
WSNS Channel 44 - "Chicago's Television Sports Center" (Promo, 1974)
Views: 2447
Here's a promo for the sports lineup on WSNS Channel 44, which billed itself back then as "Chicago's Television Sports Center." The week's schedule spotlighted here consisted back then of:
- Boxing from the Forum on Mondays
- Bob Luce Wrestling on Tuesdays
- Boxing from the Olympic on Wednesdays
- Championship Bowling on Thursdays
- Chicago Wrestling on Fridays
- Ou...
WMAQ Channel 5 - All-Star Salute to Mother's Day [Excerpt] (Part 1, 1981)
Views: 1514
Here's our Part 1 of a portion of a special, All-Star Salute to Mother's Day, hosted by Ed McMahon and Jayne Kennedy, that aired on WMAQ Channel 5. This part features (in order of appearance) Charlie Callas, music director George Wyle, Debbie Reynolds (and her mother Maxine), and Melissa Sue Anderson (and her mother). Includes:
Station ID with Mike Jackson previewing story of two guards being blamed for two inmates' escape from county jail for 10pm newscast
Dispensa's Castle Of Toys - "Creepy Santa" (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 10863
Ah, this one is great on so many levels...the funky bassline, the organ music, the creepy Santa...oh man. Here's a commercial for Dispensa's Castle of Toys in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois on Route 83 and Roosevelt Road.
I probably should have posted this back during Christmas but oh well. I'm sure you'll forgive me. 
The only other Dispensa-related commercial we had until this one ...
WMAQ Channel 5 - WMAQ-TV Editorial - "Beef About It" (1973)
Views: 1467
Here's an editorial by Dillon Smith, from early in his run as Editorial Director of WMAQ Channel 5 regarding the curious Chicago practice of not selling fresh meat after 6pm, nor selling any on Sundays.
From time to time, Mr. Smith would deliver his editorials in locations pertinent to its content and focus - even at this early date, from a local supermarket after 6pm when fresh meat was made empty at store shelves, due to a contract between the supermarkets and the butchers' u...
Mrs. Claus - "976-3333" (Commercial, 1984)
Views: 1630
Here's Santa Claus, shown here holding a book with children gathered around him, promoting a 976 phone number in which Mrs. Claus would speak with children on the phone while he's out delivering toys. Mrs. Claus is heard by voiceover near the end, going on about how busy Santa is.
Disclaimer shown at end: "Call Rates To Downtown Chicago Apply - By Phone Programs, Illinois." Another voiceover (by ??) advises children to get their parents' permission before calling.
Shedd Aquarium - "Caribbean Coral Reef" (Commercial, 1973)
Views: 1446
Here's a commercial for the John G. Shedd Aquarium at 12th Street and South Lake Shore Drive.
The "Ocean By The Lake" tag line wasn't seen or spoken in this ad - but quite a few of the sea life were, including moray eels, burrfish, triggerfish, fighting bonefish, and "dangerous" stingrays. Also seen is the then-new Caribbean coral reef section with a diver hand-feeding spadefish, sheepshead fish, tarpon...