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WPWR Channel 60 "Promotional Reel" (1984)

Views: 2837

Here's a neat promotional video made for WPWR Channel 60. Not sure how this was used or where it was shown, but it seems pretty clear that it wasn't used on-air. Includes scenes from their movie and TV show lineup, as well as a WLS news piece on the station. (edited out since it can be seen in it's entirety here)

Narrated by Neal Sabin, Channel 60 Program Director and voiceover savant.

T...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness Newsbrief With Joel Daly (1979)

Views: 3469

Here's an Eyewitness Newsbrief on WLS Channel 7 featuring Joel Daly. Includes:

City of Chicago may not receive snow removal federal funds due to application errors

FAA rules to keep DC-10's flying despite earlier court order to ground them.

Midas Mufflers commercial

Voiceover introduction by Al Parker.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 5th 1979.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 - "The Family" (Promo, 1978)

Views: 1766

Here's a promo for a NewsCenter5 special on WMAQ Channel 5 - "The Family" - about the Vienna Correctional Center - a minimum security prison in Illinois - and the people trying to turn their lives around and get rehabilitated. The special aired on Friday, March 31st 1978 at 7:30pm.

Voiceover by Ed Grennan.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.

WBBM Channel 2 - The 20th Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 6, 1978)

Views: 733

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Here's Part 6 of the Twentieth Annual Chicago Emmy Awards on WBBM Channel 2, hosted by Bob Newhart.

This part features Terry Murphy, Norman Mark, WLS Channel 7 News Director Jim McFarland(sp?), David Finney and Bob Wallace.

Mr. McFarland(sp?) accepted on behalf of Bill Jackson who won in the category of "Outstanding Achievements for Children's Programming: For a Ser...

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 At 10pm - "Soderholm Profile" (1977)

Views: 6184

Here's an excerpt of NewsCenter5 on WMAQ Channel 5 with the Sports report by Tim Weigel, including a profile of Chicago White Sox third baseman Eric Soderholm. You also get to see a brief appearance of anchor Ron Hunter at the beginning and end.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 4th 1977 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

ABC Network - Monday Night Special - "Homosexuals: Out From The Shadows" (Bumper Promo, 1976)

Views: 1881

Here's a brief bumper promo for an ABC Monday Night Special - "Homosexuals: Out From The Shadows". What was this? Can't find any information on it whatsoever. Probably laughable by today's standards. It says "later tonight" - did it air after the news? Kind of a strange timeslot, no?

Voiceover by Scott Vincent.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, March 15th 1976 during the 9pm to 10pm timeframe.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter 5 At 10pm (Preview, 1980)

Views: 2751

Here's a preview for NewsCenter 5 at 10pm on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Jim Ruddle and Chuck Henry. Includes:

Victims of toxic-shock syndrome ask for legal damages from tampon maker.

Cabrini-Green Conspiracy Theories - Condos of the Future or Craters in the Ground?

Face of Chicago Baseball changes as Bill Veeck departs.

Invasion of Bees.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, September 30th 1980.

WGN Channel 9 - Newsbreak With Jack Taylor (#1, 1978)

Views: 2511

Here's an extra fuzzy Newsbreak with Jack Taylor on WGN Channel 9.

Stories include:

Allstate insurance raises their rates

Roland Burris finally wins against John Castle after Castle finally concedes

2 intruders in Oneonta, Alabama kill a farmer and his wife and leave his three children and his mother badly wounded

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 10th 1978.

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.