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WSNS Channel 44 - Coping, Dimensions '76, The Illinois State Lottery & The Jerry Lewis Telethon (Excerpts, 1976-77)

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This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here are some excerpts of the various public affairs and miscellaneous programming offered by WSNS Channel 44 in the mid-1970's, from a demo reel produced by the station. Included are:

Opening moments of a monthly health talk series,

WSNS Channel 44 - Illinois State Lottery - Super Shot (Part 3, 1976)

Views: 828

This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's Part 3 of the Illinois State Lottery's Super Shot program on WSNS Channel 44. This was the Lottery's basketball-related game (the "Super Shot" signified hitting a basket). The hosts were Bob Hale and Sandie Wolsfeld. Includes:
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WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Islands" (Part 4, 1991)

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Here is Part Four, the last part, of an "Islands" themed episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. I believe this was a compilation of segments from earlier shows all with an islands-related theme. Includes:

Goose Island on the Near Northwest side. Including Goose Island Shrimp House at 1013 West Division.

Lonski's Inn (Lonski's Cafeteria) at 1115 North Branch and 1117 North Branch.

Special annoucement regarding Wil...

WMAQ Channel 5 - "Rudolph's Season's Greetings" (1975)

Views: 1912

Here's a holiday promo for WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Rudolph the Reindeer. (drawings look familiar)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 23rd 1975 at 7:30am.

Calgon Water Conditioner - "Mommy's Choice" (Commercial, 1965)

Views: 2316

Here's an early color commercial for Calgon Water Conditioner, with a child's voiceover explaining (with animation done in the style of children's drawings) how it gets rid of artifacts from "bathtub ring" on clothes.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Friday, March 5th 1965.

Jewel Food Stores - "Store Within A Store" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 3623

Here's a commercial for Jewel Food Stores featuring some retro-looking "art card" type marker drawings. (not sure what else you'd call it) Also has a nice shot at the end of the old Jewel facade with the brick.

Voiceover by Joe Slattery.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 30th 1979.

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

Views: 1196

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...

WFLD Metromedia Channel 32 - The Stooge Follies (Break 2, 1984)

Views: 1643

Here is another commercial break from a WFLD Metromedia Channel 32 airing of The Stooge Follies. Including:

Jordache Jeans

Illinois Lottery - Lotto - "Casablanca" take-off - featuring Dave Green(?) as the singer/piano player, and Nancy Serlin as the female Lotto ball

Jamaican Tourist Board - "Come Back to Jamaica"

Precision Video (annoying jingle) (voiceover by Chuck Fuller)

PM Magazine promo - Ann-Margret

WCAU Channel 10 - News 10 (Opening & Partial First Story, 1977)

Views: 3112

Not Chicago, but still interesting: Here's an old opening and partial first story for a local Philadelphia station - WCAU Channel 10 - until the tape runs out. :-( Includes:

Bumper promo for "The Daily Number" (lottery drawing, apparently?)

News 10 opening (with appropriately beepy music) featuring Joan Dinerstein and Ralph Penza giving the headlines of this day - a massive local transit strike is threatened, and an update on the Canary Islands pl...