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The Science Fiction Film Awards - "Shat Scat" (Part 7, 1978)

Views: 8412

Part 7, featuring the immortal, unforgettable rendition of "Rocket Man" by William Shatner.

Also features Karen Black, Bernie Taupin, Richard Benjamin, and Paula Prentiss.

And - a WGN Channel 9 on-screen ID!

(Unfortunately gets cut off before this segment is complete)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 20th 1978.

WBBM Channel 2 - The 20th Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 7, 1978)

Views: 1220

The transfer of this video clip made possible by your generous donations!

Here's Part 7 of the Twentieth Annual Chicago Emmy Awards on WBBM Channel 2, hosted by Bob Newhart.

This part features Walter Jacobson, Mort Crim, William J. Norris, Bert Berdis, Norma Quarles, Renee Ferguson, John Kennamer, Cal Langenberg, and the voice of Mal Wyman.

Mr. Jacobson announces the winners of the category of "Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excell...

Colgate With Ally Sheedy (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1898

Here's a commercial for Colgate toothpaste featuring a young Ally Sheedy. This is the earliest spot yet found featuring her.

Also has a tag at the end of the ad for the "Colgate Series Tennis Championships"

This aired on local Rockford TV on Friday, October 27th 1978.

Weise's Shoes - "Christmas Starts At Weise's" (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 3651

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for Weise's Shoes.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Monday, December 6th 1976! (not Chicago, but close enough)

WPWR Channel 60 - MV-3 Rock & Roll TV (Opening, 1983)

Views: 1697

Here is the opening on WPWR Channel 60 to the standard television's alternative to MTV - MV-3.

Starring David Maples & Karen Scott. "Featuring" Richard Blade.

Includes a rare early animated WPWR Station ID at the beginning.

Also, a WLS AM 89 & FM 95 Sponsorship slide.

(I lightened up the picture a bit as it was too dark)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, June 17th 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Ending of Oral Roberts And You, Thought For Today & Station Sign-Off (1979)

Views: 4378

Here's another rarity from late 1970's Local TV land - the ending of Oral Roberts And You, followed by the Thought For Today and station sign-off for WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Ending moments of Oral Roberts and You, with closing credits:

Producer - Ron Smith
Associate Producer - Chris Miller
Director - Matt Connolly, Jr.
Assistant to the Producer - Peggy George
Art Director - Fred Luff
Choral(?) and Stagin...

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

Views: 3534

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)

WREX Channel 13 - Dateline Weather (Promo, 1978)

Views: 2232

Here's a rare promo for WREX Channel 13 - Dateline Weather on Dateline Thirteen News. Featuring ??

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Monday, January 9th 1978 at a little before 8pm! (not Chicago, but close enough)

The Disco Body Shaper (Commercial Offer, 1978)

Views: 8615

Here's a commercial for - if I didn't see it with my own eyes I would have thought it was a joke - the Disco Body Shaper. America's Newest Fitness Sensation!

Main voiceover by Bill Silver (same guy who did the Ginsu knives ads)

This aired on local Detroit TV on Tuesday, May 9th 1978. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)