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WSNS Channel 44 - The Dating Game - "Joey D'Auria" (Part 5, 1980)

Views: 2952

Here's Part 5 of an episode of The Dating Game on WSNS Channel 44.

In this the final part, Game 2 concludes with the lovely Lisa making her choice and then the big kiss goodbye.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 24th 1980 during the 5:30pm to 6:00pm timeframe. (the show itself has a Copyright of 1979 though)

Emergency Broadcast System Test (1984)

Views: 7730

Here is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) on WFLD Metromedia Channel 32 in Chicago from 1984. (Jim Barton announcing)

For kids who grew up with nuclear holocaust nightmares from the likes of the movie "The Day After", this should be memorable. ;-)

Still scary, all these years later. :-)

WMAQ Channel 5 - "Happy Birthday Channel 5" (1984)

Views: 3014

Here's a little promo celebrating the then 35th Anniversary of WMAQ Channel 5. (formerly WNBQ Channel 5) Features clips from Ding Dong School, Kukla Fran & Ollie, Wayne King and his Orchestra, It's Academic, Len O'Connor, Jim Tilmon, Shelley Long, Jane Pauley, Studs Terkel, Dave Garroway and others.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, February 16th 1984 during the 2:00am to 2:30am half-hour.

Chicago Cubs Game Promotions (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 6187

Here's a commercial for the Chicago Cubs' game promotions for Saturday, June 19th 1982 against the Montreal Expos, in honor of Fergie Jenkins, and a T-Shirt Day on Sunday, June 20th 1982.

"The Cubs Are Coming Out Of Hibernation!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, June 14th 1982.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Beyond the Time Barrier" (Break #1 + Station ID, 1986)

Views: 1167

Here's the first commercial break for the Son Of Svengoolie presentation (Show #333) of the 1960 film "Beyond the Time Barrier" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Ending moments of first part of film, ending with Columbia Pictures title card (from between 1969 and 1976, based on the "A Division of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc." notice at the bottom of the screen)

Sven (Rich Koz) warning against any more inside jokes, before voiceover (Jim Barton) segues t...

WLS Channel 7 - The 3:00 Movie - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" (Commercial Break, 1982)

Views: 2978

Here's a commercial break from The 3:00 Movie presentation of "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" (1971) on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

The 3:00 Movie animated bumper (with section of bridge from "Skippin' " by Ramsey Lewis)

Commercial: McDonald's "Play and Win" promotion for the Atari "Scratch & Win" cards - expires October 22nd 1982 (or as long as supplies last)

Commercial: American Business Institute Chicago - featuring personnel ...

Chicago White Sox - Fan Appreciation Day (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3189

Here's a promo for the Chicago White Sox for a Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 23rd 1984 where you can win thousands of prizes, including a microwave oven!

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1984.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Three Stooges - "Dunked In The Deep" (Opening, 1979)

Views: 2049

Here's another of the Black & White WFLD Stooges clips. Includes the ending of Newstalk with that freaky music (you can see the full clip here) and a Sanford & Son promo (voiceover by Jim Beattie) before the Stooges begin without a proper WFLD opening.

This aired on local Chicago TV in January of 1979. (but sometime before January 16th)

WFLD Channel 32 - Tic-Tac-Dough - "The Saturday Round" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 2009

Here's a quick promo for "The Saturday Round" on Tic-Tac-Dough.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 11th 1981.