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WSNS Channel 44 - "Black Hawk Hockey" (Promo #2, 1980)

Views: 2469

Here's another promo for Chicago Blackhawks hockey on WSNS TV-44. Anyone know what the music is?

Features a voiceover promo for the game against the St. Louis Blues played on Tuesday, April 1st 1980 at 8pm.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

"The Best In Sports - The Most In Sports!"

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 28th 1980.

Hickory Farms - "Holiday Food Gift Paks" (Partial Commercial, 1976)

Views: 3196

Here's a partial Christmas commercial for Hickory Farms and their Holiday Food Gift Paks. (missing about the first 5 seconds)

I remember they had one of these stores at the North Riverside mall.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Monday, December 6th 1976! (not Chicago, but close enough)

Talro Insurance with Roland Harper (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2929

Here's a commercial for Talro Insurance featuring Chicago Bears player Roland Harper.

"Talk to Talro"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 25th 1982.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 At 10pm - "Soderholm Profile" (1977)

Views: 6190

Here's an excerpt of NewsCenter5 on WMAQ Channel 5 with the Sports report by Tim Weigel, including a profile of Chicago White Sox third baseman Eric Soderholm. You also get to see a brief appearance of anchor Ron Hunter at the beginning and end.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 4th 1977 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

The Protector with Mike Ditka (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1732

Here's a commercial for The Protector Total New Car Protection system featuring legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka.

The Protector system features Rustproofing, Fabric-Shield and Paint-Shield.

"Hang tough!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, August 16th 1983.

WCIU Channel 26 - "Channel 26 Month" (Promo, 1978)

Views: 3482

Here's a promo of various shows on WCIU Channel 26 celebrating December as "Channel 26 Month" as decreed by Mayor Michael Bilandic. Includes clips of:

Eddie Korosa's Polka Party
Rock of Ages (?)
Bit of Jugoslavia News
The Bob Lewandowski Show
Benny Zucchini Show
Hellenic Theater
Lietuviai Televizijoje
Stock Market Observer
Horse Racing

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1978.

WTVO Channel 17 - "Sinnissippi Park Weather Montage" (1978?)

Views: 1949

Here's an excerpt from a WTVO Channel 17 weather report featuring their montage of people running, walking, biking, and just plain enjoying local Sinnissippi Park.

Featuring Jason Gough (in the thumbnail pic) and his Dad, Richard Gough. :-)

Voiceover by ??

This likely aired on local Rockford, IL TV in 1978. (not Chicago, but close enough)

WSNS Channel 44 - Chicago White Sox Baseball (Partial Opening, 1975)

Views: 2250

Here's a partial opening for Chicago White Sox baseball on WSNS Channel 44, as used within the station's first few years of airing the team's games. Only the first seconds of this opening are shown before the recording runs out.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 17th 1975 at 8pm.

WSNS Channel 44 - NHL Hockey - Black Hawks Vs. Canadiens (Opening, 1978)

Views: 3023

Here's another opening for an NHL Hockey game on WSNS Channel 44, this one featuring the Chicago Black Hawks at the Montreal Canadiens. Starts late, but we do get to hear the Canadian national anthem (partially in French).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 28th 1978.