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WFLD Channel 32 - "Remembering John Belushi" (Bumper, 1982)

Views: 2299

Here's a WFLD Channel 32 bumper honoring John Belushi - who died 4 days previously to this being aired.

Voiceover by ?? (why not Jim Barton - not solemn enough?)

"Channel 32 mourns the death of chicago-born comedian John Belushi, best known for his versatile comic talent."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 9th 1982 at 7pm.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 At 10pm - "The Exploiters" (1980)

Views: 1771

Here's a segment from NewsCenter5 at 10pm. It's a Unit 5 investigative report by Rich Samuels where he looks into allegations made against an employee of the Greyhound bus station, Clifford Lee, of being a lookout for pimps to bring them new prostitutes.

Features anchors Jim Ruddle at the beginning and Chuck Henry at the completion of the story, and Dr. Marvin Schwarz - a psychiatrist.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 18th 1980

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "The Curse Of The Evil Devil Stone" (1980)

Views: 7202

In 1975 Gilbert and Trudy Woods of 226 Hill Avenue in Glen Ellyn, IL. found a strange terra-cotta stone in their backyard - ever since then, weird things have been happening. Another "stone victim", Linda Kliest, has also experienced strange occurrences. Lights are turning on and off unexpectedly. Hepatitis. Bees are filling up houses in the middle of winter. Is the stone cursed? Chuck Goudie gives his investigative report in Part 2 of "Ghosts and Curses" on WLS Channel 7 Eyewitness New...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Superfan Slims Down" (1980)

Views: 5046

Here's Tim Weigel's sports report and the ending of the WLS Channel 7 Eyewitness News at 10pm. Includes stories on the Chicago Bulls "Superfan" (Jeff Platt) and his dramatic weight loss in an interview with "Big Al" Al Lerner. (I wonder if Platt was the inspiration for the SNL sketch about "The Superfans" featuring George Wendt, Chris Farley and Robert Smigel?) Other stories include Muhammed Ali stumping for President Jimmy Carter, and Mike Schmidt winning the MVP for the World Series.

Atari - "The 1980 Atari Games" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2690

Here's a commercial for the 1980 Atari Games - Basketball, Sky Diver, Human Cannonball (it looks like Shaun White is playing), Space Invaders

Featuring "Andy Leonard".

Ending voiceover by Danny Dark.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 28th 1980.

Selchow & Righter - Deluxe Scrabble (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1245

Here's a commercial for the game Deluxe Scrabble back when it was still owned by Selchow & Righter. Hasbro currently owns the title.

"Another name for fun & games..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 28th 1980.

WXRT 93 FM - "Chicago's Fine Rock Station" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3067

Here's the earliest WXRT commercial I've yet found - it features "Monty Python"-style animations of the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Muddy Waters, Bruce Springsteen, and Blondie, and others. The opening drum beat is from the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's reprise.

"The More You Listen, The More You Hear"

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 28th 1980.

The Disco Body Shaper (Commercial Offer, 1978)

Views: 8622

Here's a commercial for - if I didn't see it with my own eyes I would have thought it was a joke - the Disco Body Shaper. America's Newest Fitness Sensation!

Main voiceover by Bill Silver (same guy who did the Ginsu knives ads)

This aired on local Detroit TV on Tuesday, May 9th 1978. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

Disco Fever By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3202

Here's a commercial for the album Disco Fever by Ronco.

Main voiceover by Wendell Craig. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Detroit TV on Tuesday, May 9th 1978. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)