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ON TV - "Premiere Night" (Opening, 1980)

Views: 2770

Here's the opening moments of the premiere night of ON TV Subscription Television which aired in Chicago on WSNS Channel 44.

This starts with the video animated ON TV ID, then the introductory promo which promotes the new subscription channel as a "revolution in Chicago broadcasting."

The first night's lineup includes "10" with Bo Derek, Dudley Moore and Julie Andrews; "Norma Rae" with Sally Field; and "Slap Shot" with Paul Newman. Brief clips from other films...

Toys "R" Us (Christmas Commercial #4, 1981)

Views: 2403

Here's an animated Christmas commercial for Toys "R" Us, with Geoffrey the Giraffe and his family gathered 'round the fireplace before heading off to the area Toys "R" Us store to sample all the toys being offered - all to a special holiday-themed arrangement of "The World's Biggest Toy Store...The Biggest Selection" jingle.

This particular (and memorable) ad had aired at least since 1976, but in this form (with a notice t...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness Newsbrief With Diane Allen (1980)

Views: 2113

Here is an Eyewitness Newsbrief from WLS Channel 7 with Diane Allen. Includes:

WLS-TV bumper promo for the movie "The Beguiled" with Clint Eastwood - Saturday at 10:30. (voiceover by Gary Gears)

Eyewitness Newsbrief introduction (voiceover by Mike Rapchak?)

Diane Allen previews the following stories: A two block area of McHenry, Illinois was evacuated due to a leaking propane transport truck; Transit fares going up 17%, CTA fares going up a dime;...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Beyond the Time Barrier" (Break #4, 1986)

Views: 883

Here's the fourth commercial break for the Son Of Svengoolie presentation (Show #333) of the 1960 film "Beyond the Time Barrier" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Ending of portion of film, with footage of Diana Ross on stage spliced in at end - leading to Sven (Rich Koz) punchline

Commercial: Ray Hara's King Nissan - "Home of King Size Discounts" - on Nissan trucks, cabs, sport trucks, 2 x 2's and 4 x 4's (voiceover by ??)

Promo for airing of...

WGN Channel 9 - The Ray Rayner Show - "Clock Excerpts #4" (1975)

Views: 4353

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

Here's the good news - someone recorded The Ray Rayner Show at various times in the early seventies! Now the bad news - they only recorded the cartoons, and cut out nearly everything else. :-( I bring you the only snippets left - a few excerpts of the clock that they would show the time on, and in some cases, the chalkboard with the date, weather, and sports scores. Some might wonder why...

Rapitape (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2184

Here's a commercial for Rapitape - perfect for wrapping those Christmas gifts! Available at all:

Walgreens
Osco Drug
De Koven Drug
Ribordy Drugs
Woolworth/Woolco
Goldblatt's

(tape had a crease in it so there is a horizontal line in the picture)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 9th 1979.

Chatter's World - "Chatter's Drafted" (1960)

Views: 3003

Here's another installment of a syndicated series of shorts called Chatter's World that aired on WBKB Channel 7 weekday mornings in 1960.

Chicago historian Steve Jajkowski adds, "Chatter's World was local - it was created and produced by Sam Ventura and Ronny Born (who played "Orville" on Shock Theatre). Ronny Born also performed the voice of Chatter. Filmed at WBKB, roughly a season's worth, then s...