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WGN Channel 9 - "Oh, What A Good Friend!" (Promo, 1983)

Views: 17465

Here is a promo for WGN Channel 9 featuring the news team during that time:

John Drury
Denise Cannon (for you fans of hers out there!)
Tom Skilling
Bill Frink
also features:
The INN (Independent Network News) team
Marty McNeeley for Nightbeat

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1983.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Bothersome Fans" (Promo, 1979)

Views: 3274

Here's a funny promo for Eyewitness News on WLS Channel 7 featuring Joel Daly, Fahey Flynn, Terry Murphy, John Drury, and a pre-fame George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) playing a talkative taxi driver. Also features a glimpse of Dr. Walt Lyons, John Coleman, Bill Frink, and Tim Weigel at the end.

"Eyewitness News - Number One and still getting stronger."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 21st 1979.

WBBM Channel 2 - The All Electric Magik Lantern Moving Picture Show - "Forbidden Planet" (Bumper Excerpt, 1981)

Views: 2795

Here's an odd one - a quick flash of a bumper for something called "The All Electric Magik Lantern Moving Picture Show" which was showing the movie "Forbidden Planet".

Here's a bigger version of the slide.

The All-Electric Magik Lantern Moving Picture Show aired on WBBM Channel 2. This showcase ran on early Monday mornings starting in Septem...

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

Views: 4098

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.

WBBM Channel 2 - The Sunday News (Part 3, 1971)

Views: 1636

This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the January 2012 2" Quad Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's Part 3 of the early edition of The Sunday News on WBBM Channel 2, anchored by Bob Wallace. Featuring Bruce Roberts and the voices of George Herman, Dan Kelly and Jim Gordon. Includes:

Bob reading or introducing the...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Something Special" (Promo #1, 1981)

Views: 3027

Here's a promo for the Eyewitness News team on WLS Channel 7. Featuring Fahey Flynn, Larry Moore, Joel Daly, and Mary Ann Childers - they were truly something special.

"Seven's On Your Side"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

WGN Channel 9 - Mid-Morning Report with Merri Dee (1980)

Views: 2281

Here's an edition of the Mid-Morning Report with Merri Dee on WGN Channel 9. News items include:

- Preview of tonight's debate between Presidential candidates Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, to be held in Cleveland starting at 8:30pm (and will be nationally televised); predictions that debate's outcome could swing undecided voters one way or another, or cause those who'd already made their minds to switch

- Parliamentary debates in Tehran on fate of U.S. ...

WMAQ Channel 5 "Monitor 5" (Promo, 1982)

Views: 1408

Here is a promo for WMAQ Channel 5's Monitor 5 special reports news team, including Ron Magers, Linda Yu, and Mike Jackson.

"Monitor 5 - Weeknights at 10 - News that Hits Home"

This promo aired on local Chicago TV in June of 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News (Promo, 1980)

Views: 2737

Here's a promo spot for Eyewitness News on WLS Channel 7.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 8th 1980.