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WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Opening, 1983)

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Here's the opening moments of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. (The recording came in a few seconds into the intro.) This was Episode #203 of the series, according to Chicago EpGuides.com.

This was a transitory period for 32, as Metromedia, Inc. had just recently assumed control of the station; however, WFLD at this point still maintai...

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

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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.

WBBM Channel 2 - The 20th Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 7, 1978)

Views: 1220

The transfer of this video clip made possible by your generous donations!

Here's Part 7 of the Twentieth Annual Chicago Emmy Awards on WBBM Channel 2, hosted by Bob Newhart.

This part features Walter Jacobson, Mort Crim, William J. Norris, Bert Berdis, Norma Quarles, Renee Ferguson, John Kennamer, Cal Langenberg, and the voice of Mal Wyman.

Mr. Jacobson announces the winners of the category of "Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excell...

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Dick & Doug" (Part 2, 1976)

Views: 1265

Here's Part 2 of an interview segment from AM Chicago on WLS Channel 7, in which host Steve Edwards interviews the legendary morning drive team of Dick (Sainte) and Doug (Dahlgren) - "Dick and Doug", who were fired from WCFL AM 1000 on March 12th 1976 midway through their air shift, after talking too much about that station's change in format from Top 40 to beautiful music (they had been explicitly forbidden to do so by WCFL's general manager, Lew Witz). In this part, they speak of va...

WLUP - The Loop FM 98 - "Rock On Chicago" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 4198

Here's another cool commercial for WLUP - The Loop - FM 98 (97.9).

Features that original hot siren Loop chick - Lorelei.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, April 21st 1981 at a little before 11:00pm.

Colgate With Ally Sheedy (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1898

Here's a commercial for Colgate toothpaste featuring a young Ally Sheedy. This is the earliest spot yet found featuring her.

Also has a tag at the end of the ad for the "Colgate Series Tennis Championships"

This aired on local Rockford TV on Friday, October 27th 1978.

WJPC AM 95 - "Down Goes Joyner" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1386

Here's a quick commercial for WJPC AM 95 featuring Muhammad Ali, Tom Joyner, and LaDonna Tittle.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 31st 1978 during the 3:30pm to 5pm timeframe.

Weise's Shoes - "Christmas Starts At Weise's" (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 3651

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for Weise's Shoes.

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

WPWR Channel 60 - MV-3 Rock & Roll TV (Opening, 1983)

Views: 1697

Here is the opening on WPWR Channel 60 to the standard television's alternative to MTV - MV-3.

Starring David Maples & Karen Scott. "Featuring" Richard Blade.

Includes a rare early animated WPWR Station ID at the beginning.

Also, a WLS AM 89 & FM 95 Sponsorship slide.

(I lightened up the picture a bit as it was too dark)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, June 17th 1983.