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NBC News Update With Bob Kur (1978)

Views: 2623

Here's an NBC News Update with Bob Kur. Stories Include:

Secretary of State Vance says that Israel's decision to expand settlements has deterred progress in peace talks with Egypt.

President Carter says negotiations between Israel and Egypt are slow, tedious and not sure.

In Italy a Red Brigade (Brigate Rosse) terrorist sent to jail over crimes unrelated to the kidnapping and murder of Aldo Moro.

Daylight Savings Time ends overnight...

Chicago Health Clubs - "HealthStar" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1750

Here's a cheesy commercial for Chicago Health Clubs (what, no racquetball in the name?) with a 70s Space feel.

Progressive Resistance is Futile! ;-)

Voiceover by the legendary Ken Nordine. (except for the last part with the Rod Serling sound-alike guy. Was that intentional?)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

NBC Saturday Night At The Movies - KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Park (Bumper, 1978)

Views: 2317

Here's a bumper for the NBC Saturday Night at the Movies premiere of "KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park".

Voiceover by Peggy Taylor.

"Starring" KISS.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 28th 1978.

WMAQ Channel 5 - KISS Meets The Phantom (On-Screen ID, 1978)

Views: 2395

Here's an onscreen station ID from WMAQ Channel 5 during the premiere broadcast of "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" on NBC Saturday Night at the Movies.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 28th 1978.

Alberto VO5 Hair Spray With Rula Lenska (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 5352

Here's a commercial for Alberto VO5 hair spray with English television and theater "star" Rula Lenska. Also features an Alberto-Culver Silver Anniversary Sweepstakes offer at end where you can win $25,000 in Tiffany money (?)

Relevant Factoid: Son of Svengoolie loved to use her name as a punchline many times, especially in the early years of the show.

"Offer ends August 11, 1979."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th ...

Weisser Optical (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1675

Here's a commercial for Weisser Optical advertising their soft contact lenses using someone with extreme Farrah hair syndrome. (EFHS)

In the Loop at 29 East Madison and also at 96th and Cicero. Also located in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Kankakee, Niles, and Waukegan.

"Established 1898"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 6066

Here's a commercial for Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips seafood restaurant.

"We are something else."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

Red Lobster (Partial Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1657

Here's a partial commercial for Red Lobster featuring the actor Renny Temple that you may remember from an episode of All in the Family called "The Draft Dodger".

This aired on local Chicago TV Monday, January 9th 1978. (1977 Copyright)

WMAQ Channel 5 - "CTA's Dan Ryan Service" (News Update Bumper, 1978)

Views: 4127

Here's a quick news update bumper on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring infamous short-lived Chicago anchor Ron Hunter.

This aired on local Chicago TV Monday, January 9th 1978.