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The Oprah Winfrey Show - "Staff Christmas Talent Show" (Part 1, 1985)

Views: 2086

Here's Part 1 of a fairly early episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show - back when they were still producing it in the WLS-TV studios, and when they were still using the old AM Chicago music as the theme. On this day they had a Christmas Talent Show featuring staff members from WLS Channel 7. This part includes:

WLS-TV anchorman Joel Daly shows off his yodeling ability (!) and then Kevin McGurk, WLS Account Executive in the Sales department does some impressions, singing and perfo...

WLS Channel 7 - "The Late Night Movie" (Shorter Opening, 1987)

Views: 2891

By early 1987 WLS was in the final months of using this version of the opening which it had used for so long. Time=Money, so they had to shorten it up a bit.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, January 20th 1987.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Gacy Trial Begins" (Excerpt, 1980)

Views: 3256

Here's a short excerpt from an Eyewitness News story on WLS Channel 7 reporting the start of John Wayne Gacy's trial. Features Fahey Flynn's voice at the beginning, as well as Joel Daly and Vivian Rosenberg reporting. Also features Lola Woods, mother of one of the victims.

WLS courtroom sketches by Andy Austin.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, February 6th 1980.

WLS Channel 7 - The 3:30 Movie (Bumper, 1978)

Views: 3524

Here's a bumper for The 3:30 Movie on WLS Channel 7.

You can hear the full ending to the theme music - it ends with a big drum flourish.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 27th 1978.

WLS Channel 7 - Friday Night (Preview, 1981)

Views: 2137

Here's the preview teaser before an episode of Friday Night with Jay Levine on WLS Channel 7. This one was on "Bounty Hunters". (And no, not cool ones like Boba Fett)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

WLS Channel 7 - Editorial Reply - "Boot The Boot" (1984)

Views: 2204

Here is an Editorial Reply on WLS Channel 7 against the Denver Boot, given by Alderman Alan Streeter of the 17th Ward.

Opening voiceover by Janice Kos.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 16th 1984.

WLS Channel 7 - "Fire & Arson Awareness" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 2447

Here's a WLS-TV Editorial featuring then Vice-President and General Manager Peter Desnoes talking about how you can help with fire and arson awareness.
Voiceover by Al Parker.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, March 1st 1980.

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago (Preview & Pre-Show Break, 1981)

Views: 2700

Here is the preview and pre-show commercial break for the upcoming episode of AM Chicago. Includes:

ABC ID

AM Chicago preview featuring Robb Weller

MCI

Venture - Save With Style

Aunt Jemima French Toast

WLS Channel 7 Eyewitness News bumper promo with Mary Ann Childers (cut-off early by WLS)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 28th, 1981 @ about 8:59am.

The Oprah Winfrey Show - "Staff Christmas Talent Show" (Part 2, 1985)

Views: 749

Here's Part 2 of a fairly early episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show - back when they were still producing it in the WLS-TV studios, and when they were still using the old AM Chicago music as the theme. On this day they had a Christmas Talent Show featuring staff members from WLS Channel 7. This part includes:

Singing by Associate Producers of the Oprah Winfrey Show, Chris Tardio and Bill Rizzo, and then veteran WLS Eyewitness News reporter Russ Ewing performs some jazz piano. Fi...