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WLS Channel 7 - Planet of the Apes (Promo, 1982)

Views: 1733

Here's a neat promo for WLS Channel 7's late-night airing of Planet of the Apes featuring some cool animation and one of the best ever doing the narration.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson.

"Imagine yourself at the mercy of apes..."

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 30th 1982 during the 6:30pm to 7:00pm timeframe.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Merv Griffin Show (Bumper Promo, 1978)

Views: 1471

Here's a quick bumper promo for that night's episode of the Merv Griffin Show on WFLD Channel 32.

Voiceover by Ron Beattie.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 8th 1978.

WMAQ Channel 5 - 5 Cheers Chicago's New Year (Part 3, 1980/1981)

Views: 1318

At the Abbey Pub, Carol is speaking with Peter Furlong(?), the pub's owner, who'd come to U.S. from Ireland in 1958; he said every New Year's in Ireland, he probably got drunk, and life in Ireland at New Year's was nothing like at the pub he owns; he then gives New Year's wishes to friends, relatives, pub patrons and Mike Hannigan who's at Western(?) Hospital

At Miomir's, we see a closeup of one of the Serbian delicacies held on a tray by kitchen chef Donna(?) while Warner and ...

Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Professor Irwin Corey" (Break #1, 1972)

Views: 1278

Here's a segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop.

This Break #1 from an unknown episode number features "Professor" Irwin Corey - from Mr. Kelly's. He's a comedian who is still around! Check out his website and some other information.

WMAQ Channel 5 - KISS Meets The Phantom (On-Screen ID, 1978)

Views: 2390

Here's an onscreen station ID from WMAQ Channel 5 during the premiere broadcast of "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" on NBC Saturday Night at the Movies.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 28th 1978.

President Carter - "The Future Is Waiting" (Political Ad, 1980)

Views: 654

Here's a long-form paid political announcement for President Jimmy Carter that aired after an ABC Sunday Night Special Movie presentation of "Jaws" (only the 2nd time the movie aired on Network TV). Reagan got the first 4 minutes and 20 seconds, Carter got the next.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 5th 1980 during the 9:45pm to 10:01pm timeframe.

WLS Channel 7 - ABC News Special Report - "Carter Cabinet Changes" (1979)

Views: 3937

Here's an ABC News Special Report that interrupted the opening moments of a repeat of the Laverne & Shirley episode "Playing Hooky" (originally aired January 11th 1977 - Episode #2.13 of the series) on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

Opening credits of episode, with notice that it was filmed before a studio audience, followed by first moments of establishing first scene

ABC News Special Report bumper slide (voiceover by ??)

Anchor Ch...

ABC Movie Special - "Star Tunnel" (Opening, 1982)

Views: 1619

Here is the terrific "Star Tunnel" version of the ABC Movie opening, which began in Fall of 1981. This is the "ABC Movie Special" version, although the same theme and graphics were used for "The ABC Sunday Night Movie".

Really got you hyped up to see a good flick! :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, September 24th 1982.

WFLD Channel 32 - "New Lottery Station" (With Rich Koz) (Promo, 1984)

Views: 2385

Here's a promo advertising the fact that the Illinois Lottery drawings were now on WFLD Metromedia 32 instead of "that other channel" (WGN). Live drawing every night at 6:59pm.

Features Rich Koz as the hapless lottery "loser".

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, April 30th 1984.