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WMAQ Channel 5 - Tales Of The Unexpected - "Oh No, Not Another Opening Variation" (1980)

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Well, finally we find the opening (from one of it's original airings in Chicago - late night on WMAQ Channel 5) of the spooky British anthology program, "Tales of the Unexpected" (or in this case, "Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected", as it was called during it's first season) Let's see, we've already seen:

The original British opening for the program, not seen on American TV during it's original run. (...

Snipets - "Fireman" (1979)

Views: 3284

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 ...

WFLD Channel 32 - Spiderman (Promo, 1979)

Views: 2230

Here's another promo for Spiderman on WFLD Channel 32 - weekdays at 4:30pm!

Voiceover by Dr. Don.

This promo most likely aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

WFLD Channel 32 - Casper (Bumper #2, 1979)

Views: 1898

Here's another Casper bumper on WFLD Channel 32 - dig that funky music, kiddies!

Voiceover by ?? - who the heck is that?

This most likely aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

WFLD Channel 32 - Casper (Bumper #1, 1979)

Views: 2033

Here's a Casper bumper on WFLD Channel 32 - dig that funky music, kiddies!

Is it me or does Casper look a little stoned here?

This most likely aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

Venture - "Easter Sale" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1515

Here's a commercial for Venture featuring an Easter sale on girls' dresses.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 25th 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Casper (Commercial Break #2, 1979)

Views: 2925

Another rare WFLD Channel 32 cartoon break! (I thought there was only one but there were two) Includes:

WFLD Casper bumper (dig that funky music!)

Look 'N' Love Dolly - doll for girls by Remco

Alpha Bits cereal - "Free Label Maker"

Hot Wheels by Mattel - "The Hot Wheels Line for '79" (I'm pretty sure I had the car with the Union Jack on the hood)

WFLD Casper kids' choice jingle bumper (unfortunately cut off early at t...

Energized Spider-Man By Remco (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2856

Here's a commercial for Energized Spider-Man (with Spider Sense) by Remco Toys.

(Oh, and here's one reason why this website is awesome) ;-)

This most likely aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, September 3rd 1979.

WLS Channel 7 - Eye On Chicago - "Amy Taylor" (1983)

Views: 2932

Here's a segment from Eye On Chicago on WLS Channel 7 - profiling 17 year-old aspiring model Amy Taylor, daughter of long-time WGN anchor and Stock Market Observer commentator Jack Taylor.

Features some shots of Mundelein High School and one of their science teachers at the time. Also features Jack Taylor and his wife Virginia.

Amy Taylor went on to follow in her father's footsteps as morning anchor at WTMJ-TV, the Number 1 NBC affiliate in Milwaukee at the time...