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

Views: 1993

Here's the opening segment of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1960 film "Beyond the Time Barrier" on WFLD Channel 32.

This was from within the last weeks of the program (for the record, it's Show #333, per Chicago EpGuides.com), prior to its cancellation in preparation for the transition in station ownership from Metromedia to Fox Television Stations. At this point, the show was switched ...

Kenner - Six Million Dollar Man Action Play-Doh Set (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1862

Here's a commercial for the Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman Action Play-Doh set by Kenner.

Maskatron?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977 during the 4:30pm to 5:00pm half-hour. (1973 and 1974 Copyright)

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Break #5, 1983)

Views: 1342

Here's the fifth commercial break for the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Son of Svengoolie bumper

Commercial: Imported Harveys Bristol Cream - "It's Downright Sociable" - Harveys Bristol Cream/Sherry (C) 1981 - Heublein, Inc., Hartford, Conn.

Commercial: Empire Carpets - "Empire Carpet Guy" Lynn Hauldren starts off by winding a toy figure to demonstrate the old way to b...

WFLD Channel 32 - Promotional Sales Film (Part 1, 1970)

Views: 4468

Here's a terrific piece of local history and the next best thing to a guided tour of WFLD's facilities circa 1970 for you broadcast equipment junkies out there (W.B. I'm looking in your direction...) ;-)

This is Part 1 of a WFLD promotional film for (I assume) the sales department, meant to be shown to prospective advertisers on why WFLD was such a kick-arse station to buy time on. And they do take their time - in the first part showing the aforementioned equipment spread, as...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Walking Dead" (Break #1, 1985)

Views: 2163

Here's Break #1 to an episode of Son of Svengoolie that hasn't been seen in close to 24 years! This was number 318 where he was presenting the movie "The Walking Dead". Includes:

Sven bumper about the Godzilla 1985 contest details coming up.

Commercial: Chicago Cubs - "They're out there for you", featuring Bob Dernier, Keith Moreland, and Gary Matthews. Promoting Wallet Day - September 8th.

Commercial: Plywood Minnesota
Commercial: First ...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Addams Family - #3 (Break #3, 1971)

Views: 2109

Here's the full Commercial Break #3 (in black and white) from yet another different episode of The Addams Family on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Dancing Dawn Doll (ugh, not again)

Johnny Lightning Customs diecast cars

Good and Plenty licorice flavored candy (Featuring Charlie, who of course, loves his Good and Plenty) (animated) (1970 Copyright)

Chicken Unlimited (again)

This aired on local Chicago TV in March 1971.

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Views: 233

Ready for description.

date unknown but likely 1981 I'd say

Field Communications - "Scanimated" (ID, 1978)

Views: 1183

Here is the updated animated Field Communications ID, created to replace the earlier static version seen at the beginning of this clip here. (We even have a San Francisco version of the old-style ID)

This ID was seen on all of the Field stations, often accompanied by a voiceover (by Darwin Gillette) denoting the particular city it wa...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Beyond the Time Barrier" (Break #3, 1986)

Views: 668

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

Sven (Rich Koz) suggesting that, when going back in time, to make sure Nehru jackets don't get popular

Record offer for joining Columbia Record & Tape Club - with excerpts from such hits of the time as "Walk of Life" by Dire Straits, "Part Time Lover" by Stevie Wonder, "Party All the Time" by Eddie Mu...