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WFLD Channel 32 - The Baxters - "Women's Roles In Marriage"(Part 2, 1980)

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Here's Part 2, the final part of the Norman Lear created "interactive" program, The Baxters, as aired on WFLD Channel 32.

It was a pretty unique idea - the first half would be a fairly normal sitcom (whether or not it's any good is another question) that dealt with some issue of the day. The second half would be an in-studio discussion group to talk about the issues raised. Each city had their own locally produced second half (except for those who chose to use the "nat...

WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Chicago - "Amateur Local Commercial Stars" (1982)

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Here's the opening and first story on PM Magazine Chicago on WFLD Channel 32 - includes a story about amateur, everyday folks getting to be in local commercials. You'll recognize one lady from a memorable ad for radio station WFYR 103.5 (which can now be seen within this clip). Her name is Yvette Edelhart. Also features Paul Cook, who ran an acting school and appeared in several local ads.

Features Mike...

WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Chicago - "Computer Sock Hop" (1982)

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Here's a quaint story from PM Magazine Chicago on WFLD Channel 32 - a computer sock-hop - the brainchild of a Carrollton, Missouri computer teacher named Tim Lamkin.

Features Irene Rodriguez (who replaced Jo Ann Williams) as co-host.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, July 14th 1982.

WFLD Channel 32 - Newscene Headlines With Kathy McFarland (Small Excerpt, 1981)

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Here's a small snippet of a Kathy McFarland Newscene Update on WFLD Channel 32.

We hear the end of a story reporting on how the CTA was proposing a 50 cent surcharge on suburban riders.

This was earlier in the evening before she did another Newscene Update where she put a white jacket on over her shirt.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 1st 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Chicago - "Hot Tub Party" (Ending, 1982)

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Here's the ending of an episode of PM Magazine Chicago on WFLD Channel 32, featuring hosts Mike Leiderman and Jo Ann Williams in a hot tub. Includes a preview for tomorrow's show as well as these credits, followed by a Field Communications ID:

The Tuesday Show
Mike Leiderman - Jo Ann Williams
Executive Producer - Gae E. Morris
Directed by - Ray Barnas - Karen Barnett - Don Shannon
Photographer / Editors - Linda Fastner - Alex Hager
Field Vide...

Listermint With Julia Duffy (Commercial, 1977)

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Here's a commercial for Listermint mouthwash featuring actress Julia Duffy of Newhart fame.

"Get together with something better"

This aired on local Detroit TV on Saturday, February 26th 1977 at 5pm. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WKBD Channel 50 - NBC Saturday Night (Bumper Promo, 1977)

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How many people knew Kaiser/Field affiliate WKBD Channel 50 in Detroit showed NBC Saturday Night (A.K.A. Saturday Night Live) first-run before the NBC affiliate did? Here's a bumper promo for the episode featuring Steve Martin and The Kinks.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Detroit TV on Saturday, February 26th 1977 at 5pm. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WXYZ Channel 7 - 11 O'Clock Action News (Preview & Pre-Show Break, 1976)

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Here's (most of) the WXYZ Channel 7 11 O'Clock Action News preview and pre-show break. WXYZ was the ABC affilliate in Detroit. Includes:

Commercial: Montgomery Ward

Ford Tractor Employees work notice

This aired on local Detroit TV on Wednesday, Oct. 13th 1976. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

WXYZ Channel 7 - 11 O'Clock Action News - "Swine Flu" (Opening, 1976)

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Here's the opening and first story on the 11 O'Clock Action News on WXYZ Channel 7. WXYZ is the ABC affilliate in Detroit. Includes a story on the Swine Flu epidemic of 1976 - the same type we're going through now.

This aired on local Detroit TV on Wednesday, Oct. 13th 1976. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)