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CBS Network - A Charlie Brown Christmas (Opening, 1982)

Views: 4662

Here's the opening for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" as aired on WBBM Channel 2. Includes the pre-emption notice for Square Pegs, the spinning CBS Special animation we all love, as well as the beginning of the program.

Pre-emption voiceover by Lee Jordan.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 6th 1982.

American Dental Association - "Mike the Polar Bear" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1331

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one warns against eating too many sweets like Mike the Polar Bear at the zoo. (hey, how about telling the kids not to throw food to the animals too while we're at it?) ;-)

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, December 20th 1981.

The Reluctant Robot (Part 8, 1980)

Views: 2277

Here is the 8th and final part from another all but forgotten Field Communications special production - The Reluctant Robot. It was produced to get kids interested in Astronomical Science; pulsars, planets, space travel, etc. You can definitely see the influence from Star Wars a couple years earlier. The budget must not have been too great because the whole thing comes off as feeling like an episode of Dr. Who. (not that there's anything *wrong* with that) ;-)

Ending Credits:

ABC Network - Santa Claus is Comin' To Town (Promo, 1977)

Views: 1554

Here's a promo for the classic Christmas special, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town". Also includes an ABC Network ID with local WLS-TV chryon.

Main voiceover by ?? (Danny Dark?). Ending voiceover by ??

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 29th 1977.

Committee For Energy Awareness - "American Energy For America's Economy" (1983)

Views: 1272

Here's a paid annoucement from the Committee for Energy Awareness, touting the importance of American sources of energy. Features a shot of the Braidwood Nuclear Plant (Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station).

Brought to you by the Committee for Energy Awareness (a committee of energy producers and users).

How would you classify this? It's not really a PSA - is it a political ad? Ad paid for by a special interest?

This aired on local Chicago TV on...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Worst Of Svengoolie" (Part 8, 1983)

Views: 1633

Here's Part 8 of a Son of Svengoolie Special - "The Worst of Svengoolie" featuring Jonathan Brandmeier ("Johnny B") who had recently joined WLUP FM 98 - The Loop.

This part features The Worst Science-Fiction Horror Movie Ever Made (a Rich Koz creation) (Part 1)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 29th 1983. (10:30pm - 12 Midnight)

ABC News - The Next Giant Step - "Space Shuttle Landing" (Part 1, 1981)

Views: 3146

Here's Part 1 of a live ABC News special reporting on the first ever landing of the Space Shuttle (Columbia). Features a number of things which I will fill in later or which you will kindly add to the comments. :-)

Commercial: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines "It's A Great Place To Start"

Commercial: Qantel Business Computer with Qikplan Business Planning and Control Program software.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, April 14th 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - Into The Valley Of The Space Invaders (Promo, 1982)

Views: 2533

Here's a promo for "Into the Valley of the Space Invaders" on WFLD Channel 32, about the video gaming phenomenon, which aired Monday, April 26th 1982. I believe this special was produced at KBHK-TV - a Field Communications station in San Francisco - and featured Bob Wilkins as host.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This promo aired on Sunday, April 25th 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News Brief With Mary Ann Childers (1980)

Views: 3257

Here is an Eyewitness News Brief with Mary Ann Childers on WLS Channel 7. Briefs include:

Labor situation in Poland grows more tense
Apartment explosion on the northside from gas leak
Hostage Drama with high-speed car chase on the southside
Commercial: Thomson Vacations
X-rated Rock Music: Special Report at 10.

Opening voiceover by Wayne Atkinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 9th 1980.