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WSNS Channel 44 - Rick Talley Sports, Bob Elson Sports & Comment & Wrestling Superstars (Excerpts, 197?)

Views: 5207

This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's a segment from a demo reel produced by WSNS Channel 44 spotlighting some of the sports shows aired on the station at the time. Included are:

Video animated '44' graphic which started off many a promo in the 1976-77 period
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McDonald's - "We Do It All For You" (Commercial, 197?)

Views: 2223

Here's another vintage McDonald's commercials - a long one at 60 seconds.

Features the "We Do It All For You" jingle.

Copyright (C) McDonald's Corp. 197? (can't make it out)

Special thanks to Anthony Diaz of The Mid-American Heritage Preservation Foundation for preserving for many years the original tape this was found on, so that we could transfer it and present it to you here now.

WTTW Channel 11 - Summerfest '79 (Pledge Break #2, 1979)

Views: 1869

Here's the first pledge break for Summerfest '79 on WTTW Channel 11. This segment features Cherie Mason and WCLR Radio personality Paul Brian. Includes:

Ending of segment with Jane Olivor, with voiceover (by ??) pledging a joint appearance by her and Charles Aznavour after the break

Summerfest '79 video bumper

First shot of this break consisting of Cherie holding up phone receiver and announcing phone number, and then showing example...

WGN Channel 9 - Cartoon Capers (Opening, 1978)

Views: 4114

Here's the opening moments of "Cartoon Capers" on WGN Channel 9. Includes:

"Last Farewell" video animated station ID (voiceover by Bob Bell who also provides time check)

Brief shot of Cartoon Capers bumper slide - anyone remember this?

Accompanying music consisting of 1945-55 version of "Merrily We Roll Along" as heard on the opening of countless Warner Bros. "Merrie Melodies" cartoons - dissolving into opening title sequence and first mome...

WGN Channel 9 - Give Me Liberty - "Aural Difficulties" (1975?)

Views: 5697

Here's a segment from the made-for-TV movie "Give Me Liberty".

This clip is interesting because it contains a technical difficulties moment when the station lost the sound for the network feed and printed on the screen "Lost Network Sound. Please stand by."

At about the one minute mark and again at the 2 minute 43 second mark you hear two different announcers respectively, who are they? I think I have a clue but I'll let you guys guess.

"Our soun...

Schaumburg Datsun (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1307

Here's a commercial for Schaumburg Datsun at 910 West Golf Road. (Now Kia of Schaumburg)

This aired on local Chicago TV on early Saturday, September 20th 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - Ending Of Newstalk, Thought For Today & Station Sign-Off (1980)

Views: 7282

Here's a true rarity - the ending of Newstalk with Naurice Roberts, followed by the Thought For Today and Station Sign-Off for WFLD Channel 32.

Thought For Today given by Emerson Tiller - Pastor of Christ Community Church in Crown Point, Indiana.

Also includes a promo for All in the Family with a mistaken voiceover for Happy Days.

Voiceover during the ending to Newstalk, Thought For Today Intro and Outro, and Sign-Off, is Jim Barton.

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McDonald's - "Nobody Can Do It Like McDonald's Can" (Commercial, 197?)

Views: 1774

Here's another vintage McDonald's commercials - a long one at 60 seconds.

Features the "Nobody Can Do It Like McDonald's Can" jingle.

Copyright (C) McDonald's Corp. 197?

Special thanks to Anthony Diaz of The Mid-American Heritage Preservation Foundation for preserving for many years the original tape this was found on, so that we could transfer it and present it to you here now.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Best of Groucho - You Bet Your Life (Break #1, 1975)

Views: 3491

Here is Commercial Break #1 (Nothing of note in the opening) of The Best of Groucho - You Bet Your Life on WFLD Channel 32. (In Black and White, unfortunately) Includes:

Prell Shampoo (featuring Patti Deutch of Match Game fame)

Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise - The Best

WFLD Advertising Sales TV Starter Kit featuring Walt Bodkin - Sales Manager at WFLD (I wonder where he is now?)...