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WMAQ Channel 5 - Movie 5 - "The Ape Man" (Opening & PSA's, 1988)

Views: 3222

Here is the opening of a late movie feature of "The Ape Man" on WMAQ Channel 5. It starts out with some kind of time-filler - a Channel 5 logo over some rock music which goes on for over a minute, and then the opening to the "Movie 5" begins - I've seen this opening before used in New York so I think it was a national thing.

Then, strangely, between the Movie 5 opening and the start of the film, they show the following PSA's:

U.S. Postal Service featuring Ann Ro...

WSVN Channel 7 - Gigglesnort Hotel - "Vanity" (Part 1, 1987)

Views: 404

Here's Part 1 of an episode of Bill Jackson's Gigglesnort Hotel (entitled "Vanity", which was Episode #17 of the series, and whose original airdate was Sunday, May 11th 1975.)

This aired on Channel 7 - WSVN Channel 7 in Miami / Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that is. (The station was an NBC affiliate at the time; it is today an affiliate of the FOX television network.)

This program - the last major show to feature Mr. Jackson's parade of puppets...

WLUP - The Loop FM 98 - "Rockin'" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1396

Here is a cool commercial for The Loop FM 98 radio station in Chicago, which is still rockin' 25 years later!

The song featured in this commercial is "Squeeze" by Y&T, from the album Earthshaker.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in June of 1982.

WCIU Channel 26 - "Lakeshore Skyline" (Station ID, 1984?)

Views: 1125

Here is a Station ID in Spanish for WCIU Channel 26 showing the skyline at the lakeshore.

Not sure what the title of the music used is.

Not sure when they used this ID, but 1984 seems a good estimate.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Jack Benny Show (Break #2, 1974?)

Views: 2562

Finally - some WFLD stuff from the same batch that isn't from March 1971. ;-) Here is Break #2 from The Jack Benny Show on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

On-Screen Station ID featuring the Kaiser-era 32 logo!

Public Service Annoucement for breast cancer from the American Cancer Society about the importance of breast exams for women.

WFLD - The Jack Benny Show - Bumper Slide (Bud Kelly voiceover announcer?)

Can anyone with access to th...

WFLA Channel 8 - Channel 8 Reports (Part 4, 1965)

Views: 1612

Here's Part 4 (the final part) of an edition of Channel 8 Reports on WFLA Channel 8 in Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, anchored by Arch Deal. Also featuring longtime sports director Milt Spencer.

Includes:

Milt Spencer reading the following sports items:

- High school basketball scores (only one of which was played in Tampa), printed on a long sheet and panned down: Brandon 72, King High 58; East Bay 94, Brewster Tech 46; Pasco 64, Plant C...

WFLD Channel 32 - TV Starter Kit (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 2861

Here's a commercial for the WFLD "TV Starter Kit", devised to try to encourage retail sales advertising on the station. Featuring Walt Bodkin, Sales Manager. Give him a call (during business hours) at 645-0333. ;-)

This was number 0768 and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 1-22-75.

Compare this to the same version of this commercial found on an extremely rare off-air recording...

WBBM Channel 2 - Ending of Channel 2 Showcase, Break & Opening of The All-Electric Magik Lantern Moving Picture Show (1979)

Views: 1824

Here's the ending and break from the Channel 2 Showcase presentation of the 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby," and the (mostly) complete opening titles for The All-Electric Magik Lantern Moving Picture Show on WBBM Channel 2. Includes:

Tail end of ending credits of "Rosemary's Baby," with original 1968 "A Paramount Picture" bumper

Commercial: Sanyo car stereo radio with built-in cassette player - "Brings people together for the better life"

WGN Channel 9 - The Late Movie - "Three Faces West" (Opening, 1980)

Views: 12384

Another hard-to-find one bites the dust! Here's the opening for The Late Movie on WGN Channel 9 presenting "Three Faces West". This is the long-running opening which used unique "kaleidoscope" artwork and a soundtrack of "Take Five" by Dave Brubek. This opening was used for many years throughout the 1970's.

Also includes a "Last Farewell" Station ID at the beginning (Annouced by Jerry Golden) and the first commercial spot before the movie began - Bert Weinman - Your TV Ford ...