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NBC Network - "Mount St. Helens" (Part 2, 1980)

Views: 862

Here's Part 2 of coverage of the eruption of Mount St. Helens, this time from the NBC Network. Featuring David Brinkley.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, May 20th 1980.

Tapes Of Wrath (Part 1, 1983)

Views: 4890

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.

This was produced by the Radio and Television...

WFLD Channel 32 - The New 9:30 - "Son of Svengoolie Interview" (1992)

Views: 1519

Here is an interview with the Son of Svengoolie (Rich Koz) from the early nineties (1992 I believe) WFLD Channel 32 program "The New 9:30" starring Bruce Wolf and Dan Dobrowolski.

Feauturing Jim Barton announcing.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 - "Extra Mt. St. Helens Coverage" (1980)

Views: 1067

Here's some additional coverage of the eruption of Mount St. Helens from WMAQ Channel 5. Chuck Henry reporting.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 21st 1980.

WBBM Channel 2 - Newsbreak With Harry Porterfield (1981)

Views: 2712

Here is a WBBM Channel 2 Newsbreak featuring Harry Porterfield. Headline summary:

Mayor Jane Byrne deals with Cabrini Green Housing Projects issues including a new commander of police detail and cleanup effort before she moves in.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 24th 1981 @ 8:48pm!

WMAQ Channel 5 - Princess Grace Funeral (Bumper Promo, 1982)

Views: 2015

Here is a short bumper promo for the funeral of Princess Grace of Monaco.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, between 12 and 1am, on September 18th, 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - ABC Movie Special - "Rudolph and Frosty" (Commercial Break #3, 1981)

Views: 1726

Here's the third commercial break from the ABC Movie Special presentation of "Rudolph and Frosty" on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

"Rudolph and Frosty" bumper (voiceover by Joel Crager)

Commercial: Aim Fluoride Toothpaste - "Clinically Proven to Reduce Cavities" - with cheerleading girls (ending voiceover by ??) - (C) 1981 Lever Brothers Company. Features a pre-fame Meg Ryan!

Commercial: McDonald's - "Best Friends" - with two middle sch...

WMBD Channel 31 - "31 Alive NewsCenter Update" (1978)

Views: 4249

Here's a quick NewsCenter update on WMBD-TV Channel 31 in Peoria, Illinois. Stories include:

Two Logan County Sheriff's Deputies are suspended.

Lindsay Gedge continues her series on the relocation of elderly Southtown residents.

Featuring Dan Breinholt.

This aired on local Peoria TV on Wednesday, October 11th 1978. (not Chicago, but close enough)

WLS Channel 7 - "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (1978)

Views: 4250

Here's a WLS-TV Chicago, Happy Holidays - "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" singing greeting featuring John Drury, Joel Daly, Bill Frink, Dr. Walt Lyons, Frank Sechrist (weekend weatherman) and other WLS staffers of the era. (anyone know any of the names?)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 27th 1978.