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WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Just Themselves" (Promo, 1973?)

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Here's a neat promo for the WLS Channel 7 all-star Eyewitness News team Flynn-Daly-Coleman-Frink-And-Drury. (Fahey Flynn, Joel Daly, John Coleman, Bill Frink, and John Drury)

Featuring Don Ferris (former WSNS and WTTW announcer) as the old-time radio guy in the tux at the beginning.

Directed by the legendary Joe Sedelmaier. (of "Where's the Beef" fame, and countless others)

Not sure what year this is from, but 1973 seems a good estimate.

National Clothing Fashions - "Be a Disco Star Tonight" (Commercial, 1979)

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Here's a commercial for National Clothing Fashions spotlighting the latest disco fashions, and accompanied by (what else?) disco music. (They seemed to have a thing for disco-themed outfits, given that they'd do another such ad the next year.) With an offer for a store credit card which one could get in 90 seconds. Stores at 26 West Randolph, 3138 North Randolph and 6348 South Halsted.

Voiceover by ??

Snipets - "Fireman" (1979)

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Here is another rare Snipets segment! These would air on Field Communications stations such as WFLD Channel 32 in the 70s and early 80s. This one also features the older "patchwork" logo of Snipets.

This segment features firefighter Jerry Overstreet (from what looks like San Francisco) taking you through a day in his job, and telling you why he likes it.

Produced by Field Communications Corporation. (I still say that ending voiceover sounds like George Takei of ...

WLS Channel 7 - The ABC Friday Night Movie - "The Night That Panicked America" (Opening, 1975)

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Here's the opening moments of The ABC Friday Night Movie presentation of the made-for-TV movie "The Night That Panicked America" on WLS Channel 7. This telepic dramatized the behind-the-scenes events regarding Orson Welles' October 30th 1938 Mercury Theatre broadcast of H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," and the panic that ensued across the nation. Mr. Welles was played in this telepic by Paul Shenar; also featured were Tom Bosley, Vic Morrow, Meredith Baxter, Eileen Brennan...

WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Punks, Junk & More" (Part 2, 1991)

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Here is Part Two of an episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. Includes:

Punk Rock Park (featuring a cameo by someone I went to high school with - Jerry Masek - in the background of one of the shots lifting his shirt up) - the corner of Clark & Belmont - most notably, the Dunkin' Donuts there.

(Sorry, but the "Mary's Porcelain Treasures" segment was omitted in this recording.)

Archie Humber's (sp?) Place - ...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Frankenstein" (Break #2, 1985)

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Here's Break #2 to another rare episode of Son of Svengoolie. This was number 302 where he was presenting the classic film "Frankenstein". Includes:

Sven bumper

Commercial: Suitery with Garry Meier (??)
Commercial: Handy Andy
Commercial: John Denver at the Holiday Star Plaza
Commercial: Nelson Brothers (voiceover by Al Parker)
Commercial: Taco Bell Chicken Fiesta Salad

Sven return bumper

This aired on lo...

WLS Channel 7 - Late Night Movie (Bumper #2, 1980)

Views: 2491

Here is a slightly different bumper for the Late Night Movie than we've seen before. This uses the swirling star graphics and music of the old-style 3:30 Movie, but has a different title color than the one previously seen.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, March 1st 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - Movie 32 - "Topper Takes A Trip" (Break #1, 1971)

Views: 1793

Here's commercial break #1 for the Movie 32 presentation of "Topper Takes a Trip" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Doublemint gum (in black and white)

Star-kist Tuna (with Charlie the Tuna) - "Sorry, Charlie...you won't be eaten today..." (can't make out the copyright date) (in black and white)

Movie 32 bumper (in color) with voiceover - "And now back to tonight's feature..." (by Del Clark)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, M...

CBS Video Games - Wizard of Wor - With John Madden (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 3137

Here is a commercial for the CBS video game "Wizard of Wor" for the Atari 2600 VCS. (Soon for Colecovision)

Featuring the CBS Video Games Challenge of Champions - Tony Sarkis Vs. Ray Johnson - as well as a money back guarantee (Offer ends January 31st 1983) and some all-star selling by football commentator John Madden.

"Dramatization of actual competition."

This aired on local Chicago TV Saturday, January 15th 1983.