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WLS Channel 7 - The Making of Star Wars (Part 3, 1977)

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Here's Part 3 of the original Star Wars documentary - from 1977 - the original TV airing!

This aired on WLS Channel 7 (ABC) although unfortunately the only reminents of this (network-wise) on this recording are in the ending credits.

Narrated by William Conrad. (TV's Cannon)

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, September 16th 1977.

WLS Channel 7 - The Making of Star Wars (Part 6, 1977)

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Here's Part 6, the final part, of the original Star Wars documentary - from 1977 - the original TV airing!

This aired on WLS Channel 7 (ABC) although unfortunately the only reminents of this (network-wise) on this recording are in the ending credits.

Narrated by William Conrad. (TV's Cannon)

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, September 16th 1977.

WLS Channel 7 - The Making of Star Wars (Part 1, 1977)

Views: 1871

The sci-fi goodness don't stop! Here's Part 1 of the original Star Wars documentary - from 1977 - the original airing!

Picture doesn't clear up completely until about 20 seconds in - be patient.

This aired on WLS Channel 7 (ABC) although unfortunately the only reminents of this (network-wise) on this recording are in the ending credits.

Narrated by William Conrad. (TV's Cannon)

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, S...

CBS Network - "Star Wars Holiday Special" (Promo, 1978)

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Here's a CBS Network promo for the infamous "Star Wars Holiday Special" which aired the next day on Friday, November 17th 1978. Also includes a promo for the short-lived series "Flying High" and a CBS "Eye" ID. (Voiceover by Bob Hite)

Featuring Valerie Bertinelli.

This aired on local Cleveland TV (and presumably Chicago too since it's a network promo) on Thursday, November 16th 1978.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Le Disco - "Disco Star Wars Magic" (1978)

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More crazy 70's...they called the program Le Disco, but I call it "Disco Star Wars Magic"!

Severe Cheese Warning Ahead: The Village People are featured in this video!

This particular recording aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Saturday, August 19th 1978. (not Chicago, but close enough)

Time Magazine - "Christmas Toy Wars" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 1794

Here's a Time Magazine commercial with mentions of a Christmas Toy War as well as Halley's Comet.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 10th 1985.

CBS Video Games - Wizard of Wor - With John Madden (Commercial, 1983)

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Here is a commercial for the CBS video game "Wizard of Wor" for the Atari 2600 VCS. (Soon for Colecovision)

Featuring the CBS Video Games Challenge of Champions - Tony Sarkis Vs. Ray Johnson - as well as a money back guarantee (Offer ends January 31st 1983) and some all-star selling by football commentator John Madden.

"Dramatization of actual competition."

This aired on local Chicago TV Saturday, January 15th 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Lost in Space (Promo, 1977)

Views: 2468

Here's a neat promo for Lost in Space on WFLD Channel 32. The opening super is patterned after the first (released) "Star Wars" movie which was referenced in the intro.

We also see the production slate at the beginning showing that this was number 8977 and was directed by Don Shannon. The promo was recorded on 8-10-77 - eight days after Channel 32's prior owner, Kaiser Broadcasting, was subsumed by original owner Field Communications.

Voiceover by Bud Kel...

Star Search (Opening, 1984)

Views: 1868

Here is the opening for Star Search featuring a young Brad Garrett, best known for his role on "Everybody Loves Raymond".

Starring Ed McMahon, Nell Carter, and Mark Harmon.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 10th 1984.