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WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Madhouse" (Promo, 1984)

Views: 1728

Here's a promo for Son of Svengoolie Episode #237, airing the movie, "Madhouse" [1974] on WFLD Channel 32. Features Sven playing up the fact that the film stars Vincent Price, since he was still hot from his vocal appearance on Michael Jackson's album Thriller, snippets of which we hear during the promo.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, January 26th 1984 during the 5:00pm to 5:30pm timeframe.

Mr. Steak (Commercial #2, 1975)

Views: 4117

Here's another, shorter commercial for a long-gone restaurant that had locations in the Chicagoland area - Mister Steak. (no, not Mr. Beef!)

The production slate at the beginning shows that this was produced at WFLD Channel 32, and we see the Kaiser Broadcasting Company logo as well. This was number 7573 (I wonder what the significance of these numbers were exactly?) and was directed by Don Shannon. Record date was 6-27-75.

Looks like the sign says "America's ...

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

Views: 5227

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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WFLD Channel 32 - Saturday Morning Movie - "Beast From 20,000 Fathoms" (Bumper, 1980)

Views: 1722

Here is a return bumper for the Saturday Morning Movie presentation of "Beast From 20,000 Fathoms" on WFLD Channel 32.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, November 8th 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - America 2 Night (Bumper Excerpts #1, 1978)

Views: 1080

Here's a brief glimpse at a couple commercial bumpers from America 2 Night on WFLD Channel 32 from 1978 - still featuring the Kaiser-era logo.

The first one, before it gets cut off, features the zooming show name and WFLD logo - an effect they used for many years on a variety of shows.

The second one, sounds like it has a special ID voiceover by Martin Mull made specifically for WFLD - sure sounds like his voice to me, anyway.

This aired on local...

1st Metropolitan Builders - "Why Didn't You Bring The Children?" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2269

Here's an earlier commercial for 1st Metropolitan Builders, before they got their handyman spokesman, featuring a daughter and her mother in their newly remodeled kitchen. Same phone number - 282-8600.

Featuring actress Lillian Randolph as the mother. Lillian was in many movies and TV shows such as Amos N Andy, and "It's a Wonderful Life" as Annie, the Bailey's housekeeper. She was also the original voice of the maid on some early Tom & Jerry cartoons. (before it was redubb...

WMAQ Channel 5 - 4:30 Channel 5 News - "Mystery Lottery Winner Revealed" (1984)

Views: 1937

Here's a segment of Channel 5 News on WMAQ Channel 5, anchored by Ron Magers. Featuring Al Lerner reporting, with a brief appearance at the end by Deborah Norville.

Includes:

(mostly complete) Opening animated of the 4:30 Channel 5 News title sequence

Ron Magers reports that only one person won the $40 million Illinois State Lottery "Lotto" jackpot, and throws it to Al Lerner at 111 East Wacker where he interviews the winner, 28-year...

WSNS Channel 44 - All Night Movies - "The Popcorn Thief" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 2173

Here's another spooky promo for the All Night Movies program on WSNS TV-44.

Featuring TV-44 staffer John Bannick as the insomniac who can't sleep.

According to Linda Frost (Concoby), "He worked in the (commercial) traffic department and was good friends with Laura Devon (head of the department, who was also an actress). Unfortunately Laura relayed the info that John had passed away about 10 years ago. He was a sweetheart."

Voiceover by D...

WGN Channel 9 - WGN Friday Night Movie - "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (Opening, 1980)

Views: 2614

Here's the opening for the WGN Friday Night Movie presentation of "The Incredible Shrinking Man" on WGN Channel 9. Unfortunately the pre-show break or sponsorship notices (whichever it was) were cut, so all we see is a brief glimpse of a Shutan Camera slide.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 18th 1980 at 7pm.