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Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Generic Commercial Intro #29" (1971)

Views: 1388

Here's a segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop.

As it states this is a "generic" commercial intro (#29). In the early days of the show, SYT consisted mainly of voiceover announcements for the movie, which was eventually expanded into full appearances by Svengoolie. Though it's from after that era, this clip gives you a sense of what the program was like i...

Columbus Builders with Bob Bell (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2615

Here's a commercial for Columbus Builders, touting the benefits of their aluminum siding (namely, lower fuel costs).

Featuring Bob Bell (Bozo the Clown himself!) who was also a longtime staff announcer at WGN Channel 9.

"Just as Columbus discovered America, Columbus Builders have discovered that good workmanship and quality material, at reasonable, fair prices, will make you a happy homeowner."

This aired on local Chicago TV in May of 1981.

ON TV - Adults Only - "The World of Henry Paris" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 12535

Here's some cool footage - the transition from regular ON TV Subscription Television programming to the "Optional Service" of Adults Only mode, which was presenting the movie "The World of Henry Paris".

Voiceover for ON TV ID and introduction/transition part is WSNS' former General Manager/Announcer Mal Wyman.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, December 17th 1981 at about 12:55am.

Spray 'n Wash with Betty White (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 820

Here's a commercial for Spray 'n Wash laundry spot remover featuring Betty White, notable for the fact that it's not mentioned that it's Betty White.

Featuring an "authentic letter from Mrs. John S. Eagle of Redstone Arsenal, Alabama". Still makes me wonder who would write a letter to a cleaning product. Housewives sure were lonely back then.

(C)1975 Morton Norwich Products, Inc.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, May 23rd 1976. (1975 C...

ABC News Brief With Tom Jarriel (1978)

Views: 1919

Here's an ABC News Brief with Tom Jarriel. Stories include:

- Tornados hit in Arkansas and Louisiana

- Southern Railway passenger train derailment in Virginia

- Thousands of protesters demonstrate against the Shah in Iran

Commercial: Michelob - "Holidays Were Made For Michelob" (with John Forsythe)

- Congressional Report says Selective Service cannot mobilize troops fast enough for a National crisis

Open...

WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 News At Five - "Trib Buys Cubs" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 6437

Here is the opening (mostly complete) for the Channel 2 News At Five on WBBM Channel 2. The lead story at that hour was the selling by the Wrigley family of the Chicago Cubs to the Tribune Company. Also includes stories on Chicago Public Schools, a Ronald Reagan press conference, and the condition of James Brady.

Finally we see a snippet of an old Earl Scheib commercial before the tape cuts off. :-)

Featuring Walter Jacobson, Johnny Morris, William Wrigley Jr....

WBBS Channel 60 - Beisbol En Chicago (Promo, 1985)

Views: 2308

Here's a promo in Spanish for Beisbol En Chicago on WBBS Channel 60. Sundays at 7:30pm.

Featuring Pete Rose.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 9th 1985.

Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Generic Commercial Intro #27" (1971)

Views: 2190

Here's a segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop.

As it states this is a "generic" commercial intro (#27), with Sven goofing around with some video effects. In the early days of the show, SYT consisted mainly of voiceover announcements for the movie, which was eventually expanded into full appearances by Svengoolie. Though it's from after that era, this clip gives...

The Egg Scrambler By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 5785

Here's a commercial for another fine Ronco product for the holidays - The Egg Scrambler - it can scramble an egg, while it's still inside it's shell! (Operators are standing by) They really do make great Christmas gifts - buy 2, or 3, or even 37. Available at:

Walgreens
Woolco
Woolworth
Osco Drug
Service Merchandise
Ribordy Drugs (Indiana)
Montgomery Ward (Participating Stores)

Ending voiceover by Ron Beattie.
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