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Son of Svengoolie - "3-D Movie" (Break #2, Show #158, 1982)

Views: 1382

Here's Break #2 from the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "Revenge of the Creature" in 3-D. This was show #158.

(Commercials were unfortunately cut out by the person who recorded this)

This aired at around 8pm on Thursday, July 29th 1982.

WSNS Channel 44 - Chicago Bulls Basketball (Opening, 1975-1976)

Views: 3671

Here's a rare opening for airings of Chicago Bulls basketball on WSNS Channel 44 that was used for the 1975-1976 season (and longer?)

Anyone know what the music is?

"Dubbed by" (created by?) John Dickinson and Charles (Chuck) Zenkus on 10-21-75 according to the chyron at the beginning.

Large Size Boba Fett & Darth Vader Action Figures By Kenner (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1030

Here's a commercial for the 12" large-size Star Wars Action figures of Boba Fett and Darth Vader - by Kenner. Interesting, since Boba Fett hadn't even been introduced as a character until Friday, November 17th 1978. (the date of the airing of the Star Wars Holiday Special)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, November 12th 1979.

WBBM Channel 2 - The 10 O'Clock News - "The Death of John Lennon" (Part 5 - Sports & Ending, 1980)

Views: 1974

Here's Part 5, the final part, of The 10 O'Clock News on WBBM Channel 2 from the day after John Lennon was murdered. Includes:

Sports with Johnny Morris - Chicago Cubs lose Bruce Sutter in exchange for Leon Durham and Ken Reitz. The San Francisco Giants fire manager Dave Bristol; sports highlights. Johnny Morris leaves his hand extended with a pen in it for an uncomfortably long time.

Commercial: Olympus OM10 camera with Cheryl Tiegs

Ending to Th...

Chicago White Sox - "Amateur Fan-Footage" (1972)

Views: 5985

Here is some fan-shot footage of the Chicago White Sox from June of 1972.

Look for an appearance by the original Svengoolie - Jerry G. Bishop at about a minute and 47 seconds in. Or is it? Could it be an impersonator? Maybe someone could do some research to see if Jerry G. made an official appearance at Comiskey in June of 1972?

WFLD Channel 32 - Sunday Showcase - "Forbidden Planet" (Break 1, 1986)

Views: 2070

32 Sunday Showcase Commercial Break with show bumper. (the movie was Forbidden Planet) From November of 1986. Commercials include:

First Metropolitan Carpets (282-8600!)
(What great free gifts!) ;-)

Harlem Furniture (You'll Like Our Style!)

Promo for Movie 32 (White Christmas, Singin' in the Rain, The Hobbit, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Yogi's First Christmas)

WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Chicago - "Amateur Local Commercial Stars" (1982)

Views: 2002

Here's the opening and first story on PM Magazine Chicago on WFLD Channel 32 - includes a story about amateur, everyday folks getting to be in local commercials. You'll recognize one lady from a memorable ad for radio station WFYR 103.5 (which can now be seen within this clip). Her name is Yvette Edelhart. Also features Paul Cook, who ran an acting school and appeared in several local ads.

Features Mike...

WMAQ Channel 5 - 10pm News - "The Cubs' Season: It's Over..." (1982)

Views: 8950

Seems like it was over before it even started... ;-)

Here's part of a report from the WMAQ Channel 5 10pm News which features an end of the season feature on the Chicago Cubs by Chet Coppock.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 3rd 1982.

"Without a Cigarette" (PSA, 1986)

Views: 1402

Here is kind of a weird anti-smoking PSA from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Has a very 1980's feel.

This PSA aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday June 29th, 1986.