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WGN Channel 9 - Prime Time Movie - "Song of Bernadette" (Promo, Open, Bumper Excerpts, On-Screen ID & Technical Difficulties Moment, 1979)

Views: 1751

Here's some surviving clips (other than the recording of the film itself) from the "Prime Time Movie" broadcast of "Song of Bernadette" (1943), starring Jennifer Jones, on WGN Channel 9. Though not an Easter movie it often aired during or close to the holiday. All the commercial breaks were cut so this is what was left of interest.

Includes: (all voiceovers by Carl Greyson)

A mostly complete promo for the movie (I assume this aired shortly before it began)

WMET 95 1/2 FM - "The Superstar Cruiser" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1877

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

Here's a commercial for WMET 95 and a Half FM.

"Chicago's Sound Encounter"

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

ON TV - "Rock Rock Rock!" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 2396

Here's an ON TV opening for a showing of "Rock Rock Rock!".

Includes an ON TV Station ID at the beginning by WSNS' former General Manager/Announcer Mal Wyman.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, December 17th 1981.

WBBM Channel 2 - The Best of CBS - "The Night That Panicked America" (Opening & Pre-Movie Break, 1979)

Views: 1471

Here's the opening moments of The Best of CBS presentation of the 1975 made-for-TV movie "The Night That Panicked America" on WBBM Channel 2. Includes:

Station ID slide (seen briefly)

Show opening (slightly cut-off at the beginning?) with clip excerpts from upcoming film (opening voiceover by Jerry Harper) (music is "Heavy Action" by legendary production music composer Johnny Pearson - same music was used as the theme for Monday Night Football for many y...

Jerry Gleason Chevrolet (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2840

Here's a commercial for Jerry Gleason Chevrolet in Forest Park at 7901 West Roosevelt Road. I think my parents bought our family station wagon here. :-)

"Get a thumbs up deal."

This aired on local Chicago TV in July 1983.

Little Richard Live! (Commercial Offer, 1977)

Views: 2296

Here's another record offer, this time for Little Richard Live! by Imperial House (or is it K-Tel?) And why are we sending our money straight to WKBD?

This aired on local Detroit TV on Friday, January 28th 1977 during the 8pm to 9pm hour. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

Burger Chef - "The Mariner" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 18274

Here's a commercial for Burger Chef featuring their new "Mariner" fish dinner.

"You get more to like at Burger Chef."

This aired on local Detroit TV on Sunday, April 3rd 1977 during the 6pm to 7pm hour. (can't tell if the Copyright says 1976 or not)

The Jan & Dean Story (Record Offer, 1980)

Views: 2002

Here's a record offer for The Jan & Dean Story by Imperial House records.

"The Group Has Changed..."

This aired on local Milwaukee TV in May 1980.

WKQX 101 FM - "Chicago Is Turning To Us" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2223

Here's a commercial for WKQX 101 FM featuring DJ's Art Roberts and Bob DelGiorno.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 30th 1980.