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WCIU Channel 26 - Black's View Of The News (Brief Excerpt, 1970)

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Here is a very brief excerpt of the show "Black's View of the News" on WCIU Channel 26, hosted by Don Cornelius of Soul Train fame.

You can see Don taking calls from people - having them call in to 663-9553. He is asking people who the most effective and relevant black leader is - to which the caller answers Jesse Jackson - certainly true for the time I would say. You can also see an old WCIU-TV 26 logo placard in the background.

This excerpt was found on a two...

WCIU Channel 26 - The Stock Market Observer (Ending, 1980)

Views: 3560

Here's the last four minutes of the Stock Market Observer on WCIU Channel 26. Features Eddie Ballantine giving some business news headlines and the wrap-up for the day.

Credits:
The Stock Market Observer
With Ben Larson
Director - Glenn Stewart
Eddie Ballantine
Carmine Anthony
Ruth Graham

Also features a WCIU Station ID (voiceover by Bill O'Connor)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, April 17th 198...

WCIU Channel 26 - Chicago Wrestling & Boxing With Bob Luce (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 5979

Here's a promo for Chicago Wrestling & Boxing with host Bob Luce on WCIU Channel 26.

Not sure when this aired exactly, but based on other material on the tape its likely 1985. It says "Premieres Next Sunday" - maybe someone could find out the exact date?

WCIU Channel 26 - Fue Sin Querer (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 1739

Here's a promo for the WCIU Channel 26 Spanish show Fue Sin Querer.

Not sure when this aired exactly, but probably 1985.

WCIU Channel 26 - Smile Center (Commercial, 1985?)

Views: 961

Here is a commercial in Spanish for a dentist's office - Smile Center - on WCIU Channel 26. Is that the same lady in the Meystel's Warehouse commercial?

Located at 30 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago and 821 Howard Street in Evanston.

Not sure when they used this ID, but 1985 seems a good estimate, based on other material on the tape.

WCIU Channel 26 - Chespirito (Promo, 1981)

Views: 2201

Here's a promo for the WCIU Channel 26 Spanish show Chespirito- Saturdays at 11am.

Funny, I don't remember the inside of a Star Destroyer looking like that in the movie.

Rest in Peace, Chespirito - Roberto Gomez Bolanos (1929-2014).

This promo aired on local Chicago TV in 1981.

WCIU Channel 26 - Su Show Favorito (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 838

Here's a promo for the WCIU Channel 26 Spanish show Su Show Favorito.

Not sure when this aired exactly, but probably 1985.

WCIU Channel 26 - "Channel 26 Month" (Promo, 1978)

Views: 3479

Here's a promo of various shows on WCIU Channel 26 celebrating December as "Channel 26 Month" as decreed by Mayor Michael Bilandic. Includes clips of:

Eddie Korosa's Polka Party
Rock of Ages (?)
Bit of Jugoslavia News
The Bob Lewandowski Show
Benny Zucchini Show
Hellenic Theater
Lietuviai Televizijoje
Stock Market Observer
Horse Racing

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1978.

WCIU Channel 26 - Beisbol '86 with Tommy LaSorda (1986)

Views: 1366

Here's an episode of Beisbol '86 in Spanish featuring Tommy LaSorda on WCIU Channel 26.

Hosted by Ruben Amaro. (although is that him? - doesn't look like the guy in the open)

Also features a Spanish Miller Lite commercial at the end and a promo for Beisbol '86.

This was Show #75 and aired on Friday, August 1st 1986.