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WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Pillow Of Death" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 2683

Here's a rare old promo for Son of Svengoolie episode number 50 - The First Anniversary Show! - showing the movie, "Pillow of Death". (Poke her with the SOFT CUSHIONS!) This episode aired on Saturday, June 21st 1980 at 8pm. Features a clip from Sven's most famous bit - "Mr. Robber's Neighborhood".

This promo aired on local Chicago TV Friday, June 20th 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Frankenstein" (Break #4, 1985)

Views: 1967

Here's Break #4 to another rare episode of Son of Svengoolie. This was number 302 where he was presenting the classic film "Frankenstein". Includes:

Sven bumper

Commercial: First Metropolitan Carpets
Commercial: Ivory Shampoo & Conditioner
Commercial: Tylenol
Commercial: Solo Detergent and Fabric Softener
WFLD Promo for Fame (ending voiceover by ??)

Sven return bumper

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sa...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Jerry Lewis Show - "Mel Torme" (Promo, 1984)

Views: 1877

Here's a promo for the extremely short-lived Jerry Lewis Show on WFLD Channel 32. This episode featured Mel Torme and Dabney Coleman.

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, June 27th 1984.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Worst Of Svengoolie" (Part 2, 1983)

Views: 1242

Here's Part 2 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 Johnny B and Sven introducing the listeners as well as Buzz Kilman smoking the Hancock Bong. The first word is bleeped out in Sven history as Johnny says (I think) "What'er you nuts doin' in there?".

The Worst Special Effects featuring scenes from "Master of the World / Henry V", "...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "How To Make A Monster" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 1885

Here's a rare old promo for Son of Svengoolie episode number 56, showing the movie, "How To Make A Monster". This episode aired on Saturday, August 2nd 1980 at 8pm.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 1st 1980.

FlaXoap - Original & New Liquid - "Cleans Wood Safely" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 422

Here's a brief commercial for FlaXoap, in original form and new liquid bottle. Cleans wood safely (and, in the case of the new liquid, "it pours").

Available at: Dominick's, Centrella, A&P.

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

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Frankenstein" (Break #6, 1985)

Views: 1789

Here's Break #6 to another rare episode of Son of Svengoolie. This was number 302 where he was presenting the classic film "Frankenstein". Includes:

Sven bumper

Commercial: Lincoln Carpeting
Commercial: Top Job
Commercial: Burger King - "Bacon Double Cheeseburger Deluxe"
Commercial: Harlem Furniture
WFLD Promo for Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Sven return bumper

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturda...

Shedd Aquarium - "Caribbean Coral Reef" (Commercial, 1973)

Views: 1441

Here's a commercial for the John G. Shedd Aquarium at 12th Street and South Lake Shore Drive.

The "Ocean By The Lake" tag line wasn't seen or spoken in this ad - but quite a few of the sea life were, including moray eels, burrfish, triggerfish, fighting bonefish, and "dangerous" stingrays. Also seen is the then-new Caribbean coral reef section with a diver hand-feeding spadefish, sheepshead fish, tarpon...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Reptilicus" (Ending Excerpt, 1982)

Views: 1830

Here is an (unfortunately very brief) excerpt from the ending of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "Reptilicus" on WFLD Channel 32. This was Episode #158. (the episode after the big 3D Movie special)

Also features a Field Communications ID at the end.

Partial credits:

Vic Mellor

Film Editor and Historian (once met Roger Corman) - Michael J.P. Smith

Wardrobe Consultant - Inge Weiss

Music (available f...