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Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Scare Mail With Professor Irwin Corey" (1972)

Views: 2413

Here's a segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop.

This Break #3 from an unknown episode number again features "Professor" Irwin Corey - from Mr. Kelly's. He's a comedian who is still around! Check out his website and some other information.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Gong Show (Bumper #1, 1978)

Views: 1952

Here's another rare bumper from WFLD Channel 32 - this time for The Gong Show! (same as the second one but different music)

What are those silhouettes of people doing on there?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 1st 1978.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Gong Show (Bumper #2, 1978)

Views: 1375

Here's another rare bumper from WFLD Channel 32 - this time for The Gong Show! (same as the first one but different music)

What are those silhouettes of people doing on there?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 1st 1978.

A Viacom Presentation - "The V Of Doom" (1982)

Views: 4837

Here's an example of the Viacom "V of Doom" as it is known - this one in extra creepy black and white. (from an episode of The Twilight Zone)

The logo that launched a thousand mid-afternoon nightmares.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1982.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Chicago Sizzlin' - The 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 2, 1989)

Views: 1335

Here's Part 2 of the 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast, titled Chicago Sizzlin'.

This part features John Coleman, Kevin Matthews, Kris Long, Irv Kupcinet, Walter Jacobson, and John Herrera singing Billy Joel's "Rosalinda's Eyes."

Mr. Jacobson was awarded in the "Commentary" category for Perspectives (listed on the screen as Perspective) on WBBM Channel 2.

Commercial: 1990 Chevy Lumina - at Chevrolet & Geo Dealers
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WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsFive - [Partial] Coverage of Sam Giancana Funeral with Rich Samuels (1975)

Views: 2293

Here's a partial, incomplete report from Rich Samuels of WMAQ Channel 5 on the funeral of former Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana.

We catch this report as Rich lists Giancana's crime career, going back to Al Capone and including gambling and prostitution rings. He describes "a sea of anonymous faces" which mostly dominated the funeral service, except for Keely Smith who, he said, signified his preferences for "show business types in his later years." He notes about the hostility...

The Mellow Sounds Of Charlie Rich (Record Offer, 1980)

Views: 1122

Here's a record offer for "The Mellow Sounds of Charlie Rich" by Imperial Records. Give the gift of music.

"All Original Hits".

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Underdog Show (Bumper #1, 1990)

Views: 1073

Here's a commercial bumper for The Underdog Show from it's waning run on WFLD Channel 32 - Summer of 1990.

(Not sure who the voiceover announcer is on the bumper - it definitely doesn't sound like Jim Barton)

"Duhhhhh, here's a riddle..."

WFLD Channel 32 - The Underdog Show (Bumper #2, 1990)

Views: 880

Here's another commercial bumper for The Underdog Show from it's waning run on WFLD Channel 32 - Summer of 1990.

(Not sure who the voiceover announcer is on the bumper - could that be Jim Barton doing a funny voice?)

"Duhhhhh, here's a riddle..."