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WGN Channel 9 - When Movies Were Movies - "Casablanca" (Opening, 1979)

Views: 7367

Here is the opening of the WGN classic movie show, When Movies Were Movies - which this night was showing the film "Casablanca." You really have to appreciate the creativity in this, as well as the time it must have taken to make those cut-outs.

As for the theme music used for this long-running showcase - it was from the instrumental Overtur...

WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics - "Moby Dick" (Ending, Break & Preview, 1985)

Views: 3759

Here's the ending of the Family Classics presentation of Moby Dick on WGN Channel 9. Includes:

The ending moments of "Moby Dick"

Commercial: Thomas' English Muffins (jingle sung by Jake Holmes, of "Dazed and Confused" fame)

Commercial: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes ("They're G-R-R-REAT!") with free M&M's Snack Pack

Commercial: Eagle Springtime Round-Up of national brands (discounts on Citrus Hill orange juice and Folger's ...

WGN Channel 9 - "Lottery Trainwreck" (1988)

Views: 2424

Here's an interesting clip - the Illinois Lottery drawing on WGN Channel 9 where on this particular night, the balls did not drop into the mixing chamber for the "Cash 5" game and the winning numbers had to be selected off camera and given via an on-screen scroll about 20 minutes later, during the 7 O'Clock Movie airing of "Vertigo".

Featuring Merri Dee doing the drawing. Not sure who the voiceover is by, although it sounds a little like Joan Kohn. Also features supervision b...

1st Metropolitan Builders - "Helping Chicagoland Families" with Peter Lawford (Commercial #1, 1979)

Views: 759

Here's a commercial for 1st Metropolitan Builders featuring legendary actor Peter Lawford outside and inside a Chicago area mansion, explaining how 1st Metropolitan helps "thousands of families" in and around the Chicago area remodel their homes to suit their changing needs.

This ad was produced five years before the co-star of such now-classic films as "The Picture of Dorian Gray," "Good News" and "Royal Wedding," and onetime member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack," died, on Dece...

WLS Channel 7 - Sunday Night Movie - "Lolita" (Promo, 1973)

Views: 1991

Here's a promo for the upcoming Sunday Night Movie presentation of the 1962 film "Lolita" starring James Mason and Sue Lyon, to air on Sunday, June 10th 1973 at 10:45pm.

This was preserved on a silent 16mm film (I added the Lolita theme since I wasn't sure what else might have been appropriate). The actual airing of this promo would have been accompanied by a voiceover from any of Channel 7's staff announcer...

WSNS Channel 44 - The 1 O'Clock Movie - "Gulliver's Travels" (Break #4, 1979)

Views: 1272

Now for some more neat old TV-44 footage!

Here is Commercial Break #4 for The 1 O'Clock Movie presentation of the animated "Gulliver's Travels" on WSNS. Includes:

The 1 O'Clock Movie bumper slide

Shades of Green - Great Irish Ballads as sung by Martin Flynn - Hall of Music Record Offer

TV-44 Chicago Black Hawk Hockey promo - Weeknights at 6 (Voiceover by Linda Frost)

The 1 O'Clock Movie bumper slide

Un...

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise - "Underdog Rain" (Bumper, 1984)

Views: 2498

Listen to Underdog - he says to bring your umbrella with you today!

Here's a commercial bumper for the Super Cartoon Sunrise presentation of Underdog on WFLD Channel 32 featuring the special rain variation. They would have these for various weather alerts such as cold weather or rain.

Also includes the superimposed digital ...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Trog" (Break #1, 1985)

Views: 2357

Here's Break #1 to 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:

Sven bumper

Commercial: Schmerler Ford - "Rock-a-bye your Baby!"
Commercial: Long John Silvers - "Kitchen-Breaded Fish"
Commercial: Craftmatic adjustable bed

Sven shares some other "Mommie Dearest"-type book parodies about celebrites.

Commercial: Tic tac...

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

Views: 5001

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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