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WFLD Channel 32 - Community Calendar (#2, 1979)

Views: 2099

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here is another Community Calendar notice from WFLD Channel 32 featuring a voice over by Ron Beattie.

Music used is Maynard Ferguson's version of "Invitation".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, January 16th 1979.

WFLD Channel 32 - Community Calendar (#3, 1979)

Views: 1420

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here is one more Community Calendar notice from WFLD Channel 32 featuring a voice over by Ron Beattie.

Music used is Maynard Ferguson's version of "Invitation".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 17th 1979.

The Magic Den (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1412

Not from a Chicago airing, but still interesting - here's a local Chattanooga area commercial for The Magic Den, where a professional magician behind the counter sells various magic tricks to customers who enter the place. Located at Eastgate.

Voiceover by ??

"That man behind the counter will trick you, confuse you..."

This aired on local Chattanooga, Tennessee TV the first week of December, 1977.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 With Ron Hunter (Bumper Promo, 1977)

Views: 3701

Here's a quick NewsCenter5 promo featuring Ron Hunter on WMAQ Channel 5. Gotta love that blue suit!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 4th 1977.

Service Pallet - "We Buy Pallets!" (Commercial #2, 1978)

Views: 1514

Here's a shorter version of the voiceover and slide commercial for Service Pallet, Inc. They buy pallets for (up to) $2 a piece! 943-8282.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978 during the 12 noon to 1pm hour.

Mickey Mouse Rollercoaster / Turnover Choo-Choo By Illco (Commercial, 1979?)

Views: 3816

Here's a commercial for two Disney-themed toys by Illco - the Mickey Mouse Rollercoaster and the Turn Over Choo Choo train toy.

Not sure when this aired exactly, but based on evidence in the recording, 1979 seems like a good bet, although technically it could have been early 1980 too.

The Christian Children's Fund - "The Appleby's Christmas" (Incomplete) (1979)

Views: 500

Here is an (unfortunately, incomplete) charity solicitation from The Christian Children's Fund called "The Appleby's Christmas", asking you to donate to help needy children.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.

Veterans Administration - "Priority Card" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 722

Here is a public service announcement for the Veterans Administration introducing their new Priority Card.

Voiceover by Peter Thomas.

"The Veterans Administration - Proud to Serve You Now!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 23rd 1979.

The Science Fiction Film Awards - "Shat Scat" (Part 7, 1978)

Views: 8407

Part 7, featuring the immortal, unforgettable rendition of "Rocket Man" by William Shatner.

Also features Karen Black, Bernie Taupin, Richard Benjamin, and Paula Prentiss.

And - a WGN Channel 9 on-screen ID!

(Unfortunately gets cut off before this segment is complete)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 20th 1978.