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WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics - "Chad Hanna" (Opening, 1982)

Views: 1753

Here's the opening of the Family Classics presentation of Chad Hanna [1940] on WGN Channel 9.

Hosted by Frazier Thomas.

Preceded by a WGN bumper promo for "The Big Valley" capped with a short "Superman" station ID (voiceover by Jack Taylor)

The Family Classics theme song was called "Moviescope" and was a piece of library music c...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Addams Family - #3 (Break #2, 1971)

Views: 4345

Here's the full Commercial Break #2 (in mostly black and white) from yet another different episode of The Addams Family on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Mott's Snack Jars Pudding - The Official 1971 NFL Training Table Food (Slightly better than Little Chocolate Donuts) - featuring NFL stars Fran Tarkenton, Alex Webster and Tucker Fredrickson.

Nelson Brothers - "Nelson Brothers Loves Me - and they'll love you too!" (same as earlier) (Al Parker voiceover)

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise (Opening, 1978)

Views: 5064

Here's the first opening titles for WFLD Channel 32's Super Cartoon Sunrise.

This opening (which we previously saw a promo for) spotlights Woody Woodpecker, Tom & Jerry, Popeye, and Fred Flintstone & Friends (a syndicated package of 1970s episodes, not to be confused with the original Flintstones series which was still being run by WGN Channel 9 at this point).

NBC Network - "Holiday Specials" (Promo, 1982)

Views: 2460

Here's a promo for some NBC Network holiday specials - "A Chipmunk Christmas", "The NBC Family Christmas Party", and "Christmas in Washington".

"The NBC Family Christmas Party" features Gary Coleman,
David Birney
Meredith Baxter-Birney

Debbie Allen

Shelley Long

and clockwise from top
Nell Carter
Meredith Baxter-Birney
Tony Danza
Melissa Gilbert
Charles Haid
Valerie Landsburg fr...

Toy Gallery (Commercial #1, 1975?)

Views: 2703

Here's a commercial for the Toy Gallery, a local business at 1825 North Lincoln that advertised on WSNS Channel 44's Popeye with Steve Hart.

In this ad [which comes after a brief CG slate marked "VTR: 586 - Cut: 1 - Toy Gallery (CM :30) - M.T./D.M." - the M.T. standing for director Mike Torchia; not sure what the D.M. is], we see shots of such products as Rack Ten, Cadaco's Happy Birthday Game Party Pak, Monopoly, Tool Belt, Parcheesi, Juggling, a stuffed Little Lulu d...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Trog" (Break #4, 1985)

Views: 1942

Here's Break #4 for another episode of Son of Svengoolie that hasn't been seen in over 24 years! This was number 287 where he was presenting the movie "Trog". Includes:

A tender moment between Trog and Joan Crawford
Sven bumper
Commercial: Snuggle fabric softener
Commercial: Cellular One Car Phone
Commercial: Empire Carpets

Commercial: Chicago Sting soccer - "Hot Time, Soccer in the City", featuring Mark Simanton, Rudy Glenn and owne...

WLS Channel 7 - It's Not Easy Bein' Me (Technical Difficulties Moment & Ending, 1982)

Views: 2369

Here is the ending for the Rodney Dangerfield special - "It's Not Easy Bein' Me" as aired on WLS Channel 7. At about 15 seconds in, the picture changes to what looks like a paused open for the WLS news for that night. (Kinda looks like Nite-Owl graphics)

During the ending credits you also get to here a preview for the 10pm Eyewitness News with voiceover by Mary Ann Childers. Top story being the Pope's message to Chicago and his trip being marred by a knife-wielding assailant...

WGN Channel 9 - The Morning Movie - "Sorry, Wrong Number" (Commercial Break #8, 1975)

Views: 1660

Here's Commercial Break #8 (the last one) during The Morning Movie presentation of "Sorry, Wrong Number" on WGN Channel 9. Quality varies due to reception and tape degradation issues. Includes:

The Morning Movie bumper slide (with music from "Sorry, Wrong Number")

Wilson's Corn King franks

Lincoln Carpeting (with Al Parker) (different one from Break #1)

Waldenbooks

Mini-Ski by Picam - available at Wal...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Break #8, 1983)

Views: 1110

Here's the eighth commercial break for the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Son of Svengoolie bumper

Commercial: Dick Van Dyke for Hunt's All Natural Barbecue Sauce (previously seen in third break)

Commercial: Award Lumber & Construction Co. - "Make Your Old Home Look New for Less" with maintenance-free aluminum siding

Commercial: Bountiful Pistachios (pre...