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Way to Go! Special (Part 4, 1980)

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Here is Part 4 of the Field Communications produced Way to Go! Special - an hour long (compilation?) showcase of some special kids and what they do. Has a lot of nice little slices of late seventies life as a kid. :-) The tape was dated May of 1980. My contact says that only a few of these "Specials" were made. Like I said, I'm not sure if these were compilations of segments shown on the regular Way to Go program, or if they were specifically produced for these specials. I am pretty sure thi...

WCIX Channel 6 - Snipets - "The Granola Chef" (1984)

Views: 2585

Here's another (partial) rare Snipets segment! These originally were created by and aired on the Kaiser Broadcasting / Field Communications stations such as WFLD Channel 32, in the 70s and early 80s. However, with the sale and dissolution of Field starting in 1982, for whatever reason Snipets segments popped up on a few other non-Field or former-Field stations, even as late as 1986!

This pa...

WKBS Channel 48 - Snipets - "Homework First" (1983)

Views: 983

Not from Chicago, but rather from a sister Field station in Philadelphia - WKBS Channel 48 - that was at the time a few weeks away from leaving the air permanently, a victim of the implosion of Field Communications.

This is an installment of Snipets which we're entitling "Homework First." The later animated Snipets open is used with the worms materializing and ending up inside a circle with the title atop them, and a 1974 copyright date is listed; though credited...

Snipets - "George Washington Carver" (1980)

Views: 2977

Here is a rare Snipets segment! These would air on Field Communications stations such as WFLD Channel 32 in the 70's and 80's.

This one gives an overview of the life and work of George Washington Carver, one of America's greatest scientists.

Produced by Field Communications.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the last week of July 1980. (1979 Copyright)

Snipets - "Take Turns & Share" (1980)

Views: 2821

Here is another rare Snipets segment! These would air on Field Communications stations such as WFLD Channel 32 in the 70's and 80's.

This one is a little fuzzy and has a quick tape warble in the middle, but it's the best we have so far.

This segment is about learning to share and take turns while playing.

Produced by Field Communications Corporation.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980. (1979 Copyright)

Marshall Field's - "Dream Sale" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1043

Here's a commercial for a "Dream Sale" from Marshall Field's, with an offer to register for a trip to the foreign city of your choice, plus sales on luxurious bedding (sheets, pillowcases, mattresses, etc.) by Wamsutta and patterns designed by Christian Dior and Sybil Connolly. Contest ends February 1st 1981 (sorry, folks - that was over 36 years ago!).

Voiceover by Bill Price.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 17th 1981.

WBBM Channel 2 - Roger Field: Health & Science Editor (Promo, 1979)

Views: 1466

Here's a promo for the Health and Science reports of Roger Field on WBBM Channel 2 News.

"Nobody Does It Better!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

Snipets - "School Principal" (1980)

Views: 2761

Here is another rare Snipets segment! These would air on Field Communications stations such as WFLD Channel 32 in the 70's and 80's.

This segment shows you what the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a school principal (Miss Thorton) are.

Produced by Field Communications Corporation.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980. (1979 Copyright)

Way to Go! Special (Part 6, 1980)

Views: 444

Here is Part 6 of the Field Communications produced Way to Go! Special - an hour long (compilation?) showcase of some special kids and what they do. Has a lot of nice little slices of late seventies life as a kid. :-) The tape was dated May of 1980. My contact says that only a few of these "Specials" were made. Like I said, I'm not sure if these were compilations of segments shown on the regular Way to Go program, or if they were specifically produced for these specials. I am pretty sure this...