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WGN Channel 9 - Tornado Warning - "Goin' Ape Over Synchronicity" (1982)

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During a broadcast of the movie "Back to the Planet of the Apes", on WGN Channel 9, a Tornado Warning was issued by the National Weather Service and interrupted the movie. Here it is.

Voiceover by Jack Taylor.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, May 18th 1982.

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WGN Channel 9 - 10th Inning with Jack Brickhouse - "Interview with Bob Lurie" (1976)

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Here's an edition of the post-game 10th Inning show on WGN Channel 9, hosted by Jack Brickhouse, with guest Bob Lurie who had just assumed majority ownership of the San Francisco Giants. This was after a grueling 14-inning session which saw the Cubs beat the Giants at Candlestick Park, 6-5, in the first game of a doubleheader. This was also from the days when remote broadcasts such as the Cubs / Giants match carried this day by WGN went through separate transmissions (one for the vid...

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WBBM Channel 2 - The 10 O'Clock News - "The Death of John Lennon" (Part 4 - Retrospective, 1980)

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Here's Part 4 of The 10 O'Clock News on WBBM Channel 2, where the biggest story of the day was the murder of John Lennon. Includes:

Bill Kurtis gives a retrospective report on the Beatles & John Lennon's work and impact on society. Features Mal Evans, the Beatles' road manager.

Commercial: Kmart - "Velour Shirts & Tops Christmas Sale"

Commercial: Sting Indoor Soccer - featuring Stan Mikita from the Chicago Blackhawks and veteran White Sox & Chica...

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Sanka (Commercial, 1980)

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Here's a commercial for Sanka decaffeinated coffee featuring their longtime spokesman, actor Robert Young (of Marcus Welby, M.D. fame).

Interesting Trivia (via Wikipedia): The bright orange label that made Sanka easily identifiable to consumers found its way into coffee shops around the country in the form of the decaf coffee pot. Coffee pots with a bright orange handle are a direct result of the American public's association of the color orange with Sanka, no matter which b...

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WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Walking Dead" (Opening, 1985)

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Here's the opening to an episode of Son of Svengoolie that hasn't been seen in close to 24 years! This was number 318 where he was presenting the movie "The Walking Dead".

Apparently there was a Chicago Public Schools strike at the time as he references it in the opening. He also talks about the Godzilla 1985 contest several times in this episode.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 7th 1985.

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Lincoln Carpeting - "Shag Warehouse" (Commercial, 1979)

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Here's another commercial for Lincoln Carpeting starring Al Parker, the voice of WLS-TV. Call NA-2900 for Chicago's Largest Shop-At-Home Service!

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 4th 1979.

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WMAQ Channel 5 - Chicago Sizzlin' - The 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 1, 1989)

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Here's Part 1 of the 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast, titled Chicago Sizzlin', which originated from "the magnificent new NBC Tower."

This part begins with an aerial shot of the NBC Tower, then goes to a dance routine as the night's special guests' names are announced: Jonathon Brandmeier and The Leisure Suits, Kevin Matthews, John Herrera, Steve Rashid and the Pork Pie Orchestra, and featuring Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago (the dancers in question).
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WFLD Channel 32 - Our Kind of Town - "Sculptures" (1977-78?)

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Here's a short piece called Our Kind of Town on WFLD Channel 32. This segment spotlights two of the more famous public sculptures in Chicago, the "Chicago Picasso" at Daley Plaza on the Loop and the "Flamingo" outside the Kluczynski Federal Building at Federal Plaza.

A different looking version of the Kaiser-era "32" logo is shown at the end.

Voiceover by Ron Beattie.

This aired on local Chicago TV likely during the 1977-78 season.

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WFLD Channel 32 - Comedy Classics (Break #2, 1985)

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Here is break #2 of WFLD Channel 32's Comedy Classics program from July 15th, 1985. Includes:

Rebroadcast of The Illinois State Lottery drawing for 7-15-85. (Jim Barton announcing)

The Legend of Billie Jean (TV movie trailer) (Jim Barton voice over)

Real Estate: The Investment of the 80's promo

Sure deodorant

William Shatner PSA for Tourette's Syndrome (as T.J. Hooker)

Solid Gold Salutes the Songs of Su...