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WCIU Channel 26 - Eddie Korosa's Polka Party (Part 4, 1978)

Views: 3067

Here's Part 4, the last part, of the oldest Polka Party episode that I've been able to find so far. Includes:

Eddie Korosa, Jr. thanks his sister Linda Korosa for co-hosting, and mentions the wedding the following day of his other sister Debbie Korosa.

Florence and Ted Schiramik (sp?) win for being one of the best dancing couples of the evening

Joesph and Mrs. Keness (sp?), Dorothy Pavella, and some other hard to spell names are mentioned.
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WLS Channel 7 - Tales of The Unexpected - "Another American Syndicated Variation" (Opening, 1987)

Views: 2150

Here's yet another variation of the opening to the British anthology series Tales of the Unexpected, as aired this time on WLS Channel 7. Earlier we saw the original British version, then the American syndicated version with voiceover by John Houseman, and now we see that they have dropped Houseman's narration and replaced it with a generic one, als...

WJPC 95 AM - "The Station With The Money Card" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1847

Here's a quick commercial for WJPC 95 AM starring Jayne Kennedy and Tom Joyner. Also featuring their "Money Card".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 27th 1982.

CopHerBox II - "Ask Your Kids" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1006

Here's a low-budget local commercial for CopHerBox II (CopHerBox Disco) - at 11731 South Halsted.

"Open 7 Nights a Week - Free Birthday Parties"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 27th 1982.

WCIU Channel 26 - The Chicago Party (Opening, 1982)

Views: 2849

After Polka Party on Saturday Nights, WCIU Channel 26 had for a time a show called The Chicago Party - here's the opening 5 minutes of an episode, including a commercial break, before the tape ends. Includes:

WCIU Station ID (voiceover by Bill O'Connor)

Opening of The Chicago Party starring James Christopher and Willie Woods.

Commercial: CopHerBox II - "Ask Your Kids"

Commercial: Screamin' Wheels Roller Rink at 6119 Melton Road in G...

Shedd Aquarium - "The Ocean By The Lake" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 874

Here's a longer version of a commercial for the Shedd Aquarium featuring Marlon Perkins of "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" fame.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 23rd 1980.

Me-Books (Commercial Offer, 1978)

Views: 2477

Here is a commercial TV offer for the "Me Books", personalized stories using your child's name, friend's name, and his city and state.

Features Terry Maxwell of Fort Lee, New Jersey.

The books include:
Read About Me and the Bee
My Adventure in Mother Goose Land
Read about Me and the Yellow-Eyed Monster
My Circus Story
My Rainy Day

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978.

Aldi Foods - "Goodness Guaranteed" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2188

Here's another vintage commercial for Aldi Foods. The previous one we saw was similar and incomplete.

Featuring actress Margaret Travolta as the wife, and actor Robert J. ("Bob") Jones as the husband.

Notes: Margaret Travolta is the Sister of Actor John Travolta and has appeared in many television shows. Bob Jones used to be Chicago's Ronald McDonald back in the early 70's. He has appear...

No Frills Discount Foods (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1495

Here's a commercial for No Frills Discount Foods, which must have been a competitor of Aldi Foods.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, July 7th 1980.