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The Don Ferris "Sampler" (1977-1991)
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Here's a compilation I created of some of the fine work of Don Ferris, announcer emeritus for WSNS TV-44 and WTTW Channel 11. I am going to present this to him today when we meet for the first time! (more on that later) Includes:
Fan-made Museum of Classic Chicago Television "Station ID" (Created by (and voiceover by) Roger Berton with audio edit by Rick Klein)
Ending excerpt of the WSNS Channel 44 Saturday All Night Movies presentation of Magical Myste...
WLS Channel 7 - News Bulletin - "The Crash of Flight 191" (Part 2, 1979)
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Here's Part 2 of WLS Channel 7's news coverage of the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 (a DC-10 manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas; scheduled to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles), 1/2 mile northwest of O'Hare Airport. Featuring Diane Allen and the voice of eyewitness Bruce Zupek. Includes:
News Bulletin bumper slide (voiceover by Janice Gears Kos)
Diane Allen is on the phone with Bruce Zupek, a private pilot who was an eyewitness to the crash as he...
WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Breakdancing & Belafonte" (Part 4, 1984)
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Here's Part 4, the last part, of a partial episode of AM Chicago starring Oprah Winfrey as host. This episode features Harry Belafonte talking about his involvement with the movie "Beat Street" (released earlier in the month) and featuring some of Chicago's most talented break dancers. Includes:
The "Break Motion" breakdancing group.
Commercial: Thorn Apple Valley hot dogs
Commercial: Pay Day from the Illinois State Lottery - "Play it Now"
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WBBM Channel 2 - The 20th Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 2, 1978)
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The transfer of this video clip made possible by your generous donations!
Here's Part 2 of the Twentieth Annual Chicago Emmy Awards on WBBM Channel 2, hosted by Bob Newhart.
This part features Lee Phillip, Fahey Flynn, Chuck Collins, Jim Ruddle, Dick Kay, Bonnie DeVries, Rich Samuels, Jim Cummins, Rich Newberg, Don Craig, Irv Kupcinet, Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra, and archive footage of Norman Barry, Ray Rayner, Jim Stewart, Ned Locke, Len O'Connor, A...
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Here's a promo, opening and first commercial break for the Lifeline episode "Dr. Joan E. Hodgman, L.A. Pediatrics/OBGYN" on WMAQ Channel 5. Just from watching this little excerpt you can see that it was an early example of "reality" television. Too bad it didn't stay on the air. Includes:
Promo for episode, in which voiceover (by ??) pronounces the good doctor's first name as "Joanne" (which was the actual pronunciation, despite the spelling)
Full ...
WBBM Channel 2 - TV 2 News at 10pm (Part 4, 1973)
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Here's the fourth and final part of a complete edition of the TV 2 News at 10pm on WBBM Channel 2 with anchor Bob Wallace. Also featuring sportscaster Bruce Roberts. Includes:
Bob Wallace introduces Bruce's sports report, with a few attempts at speaking Spanish. Bruce's sports items include:
- College football sports scores (including Ohio State beating Illinois, 30-0)
- Highlights of Northwestern/Minnesota game (Minnesota Golden Gophers ...
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Here's Part 4 of Midwest Sports Special - "Inside the World of Hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks," hosted by Frank Sweeney, as aired on WBKB (now WLS) Channel 7. This was transferred from the original film, and thus has no commercials. Featured in this part are coach Billy Reay (voice only), Bobby Hull with his family (second wife Joanne McKay and their first two children, Bobby Jr. and Brett), Stan Mikita, John McKenzie, and Pierre Pilote. Includes:
Opening shot of ...
ABC Network - "Reagan Assassination Attempt Coverage" (Part 3, 1981)
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Here is some more news coverage from the ABC network, recorded on the day of the President Reagan assassination attempt - 30 years ago today. Includes:
Tape starts in the middle of a report by ABC News' Bettina Gregory in Washington about Presidential would-be assassin John W. Hinckley, Jr. and the events leading up to the shooting; she explains the Secret Service had no knowledge of a prior arrest of Hinckley in Nashville.
Back to Anchor Frank Reynolds in the st...
WLS Channel 7 - ABC Movie Special - "Rudolph and Frosty" (Commercial Break #3, 1981)
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Here's the third commercial break from the ABC Movie Special presentation of "Rudolph and Frosty" on WLS Channel 7. Includes:
"Rudolph and Frosty" bumper (voiceover by Joel Crager)
Commercial: Aim Fluoride Toothpaste - "Clinically Proven to Reduce Cavities" - with cheerleading girls (ending voiceover by ??) - (C) 1981 Lever Brothers Company. Features a pre-fame Meg Ryan!
Commercial: McDonald's - "Best Friends" - with two middle sch...