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Field Communications - "Old Style San Francisco" (Station ID, 1978)

Views: 1965

Here is a vintage San Francisco Field Communications ID from before they came out with their animated one. I believe this was the original Field ID style. Note the weird electronic music.

"This is Field Communications, In San Francisco." (Not sure who the announcer is)

This aired on local San Francisco TV in 1978.

Field Communications - "Old Style Chicago" - A FuzzyMemories Re-Creation (Station ID, 1978)

Views: 1824

Here is a (slight) re-creation of the vintage Chicago Field Communications ID (pre-1979) from before they came out with their animated one. I believe this was the original Field ID style. Note the weird electronic music.

I used the original video of the ID from the San Francisco version, which was recorded in 1978, along with the audio from

Dynamo - "Dynamite Clean" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2602

Here's a commercial for a forgotten detergent - Dynamo. Featuring "real" people Rebecca Jo Wiley, Donna Pekich, Joan Kraft,

Look for a mistake at 12 seconds in.

"Dynamo is Dynamite!" (said JJ...)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 30th 1982.

Charmin - "Mr. Whipple Has Changed" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1239

Here's a commercial for squeezably soft Charmin toilet (or do you say bathroom) tissue. Featuring Mr. Whipple.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 30th 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - Jon Erikson/Steve & Garry (Part 1, 1981)

Views: 5013

Here is Part 1 of AM Chicago on WLS Channel 7 featuring guests Jon Erikson and Steve & Garry. Includes:

Opening of AM Chicago hosted by Robb Weller (with voiceover by Fred Kasper) (thanks to Janice Kos for this info)

Interview with Jon Erikson - first person to swim the English Channel three times nonstop.

AM Chicago bumper teaser for Monday's show (The Stars of Hill Street Blues). Features music by Steve Winwood - "While You See A Chance".
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WLS Channel 7 - "Fire & Arson Awareness" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 2458

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.

Johnny Mathis All-Time Greatest Hits (Record Offer, 1980)

Views: 2021

Here's a record offer for The All-Time Greatest Hits of Johnny Mathis (originally released in 1972 on Columbia KG 31345).

Main voiceover by Bill "Rosko" Mercer. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 19th 1980.

Butternut Bread - "Snoopy For President Sweepstakes" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2155

Here's a commercial for the Butternut Bread Snoopy for President Sweepstakes. Featuring Joseph B. Keating, Sr. with family and friends aboard his yacht, The Presidents. Details in special marked loaves of Butternut Bread and boxes of Dolly Madison Zingers.

"Entries must be received by December 31, 1980."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, September 30th 1980.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter 5 Update With Jim Ruddle (1980)

Views: 3623

Here's a NewsCenter 5 update on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Jim Ruddle. Previews of 10pm stories include:

Ninth day of Persian Gulf war shows no signs that peace is near, with the Ayatollah Khomeini vowing that Iran will fight until the end

U.S. uses planes to help Saudi Arabia keep tabs on the war

Victim of toxic-shock syndrome talks about her case.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, September 30th 1980.