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

Views: 2885

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)

WGN Channel 9 - "Season's Greetings From The WGN Family" (Bumper, 1977)

Views: 2415

Here's a bumper for WGN Channel 9 wishing everyone a "Season's Greetings," with a video animated six-pronged snowflake morphing into a kaleidoscopic "Season's Greetings" seen forwards and backwards, followed by a wreath with Christmas tree lights on a red background and the all-important message - all to the tune of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 25th 1977.

WCIU Channel 26 - John Q's Entertainment Scene (Part 4, 1978)

Views: 2249

Here is Part 4, the last part, of a locally produced dance show called John Q's Entertainment Scene on WCIU Channel 26. Not quite Soul Train, but close enough. This was their 1st Anniversary episode.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that this hasn't been seen in 30 years.

Marvel at the low-budget 70's-ish-ness of it all. :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 16th 1978.

The Consumer Information Catalog (PSA, 1978)

Views: 6624

Here's a public service announcement for the Consumer Information Catalog - a public service on behalf of the Consumer Information Center - U.S. General Services Administration. Write:

Consumer Catalog
Pueblo, Colorado 81009

What's the actress' name at the end again in the chair? I forgot her name.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

Snipets - "Deaf Little League Player" (1980)

Views: 2645

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 about learning to accept and appreciate a deaf person, as told by a fellow teammate in a baseball little league.

Produced by Field Communications.

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

WMAQ Channel 5 - Editorial - "Sexist Textbooks" (1973)

Views: 3164

Here's an early editorial on WMAQ Channel 5 where the topic was sexist textbooks. Billie Jean King is brought up as a counter-example after her win in the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match.

Featuring Assistant Editorial Director, Abby Kagen. (sp?)

Voiceover by ??

"Girls are portrayed as meek and passive..."

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1973 (likely, September 1973).

The Star Wars Holiday Special - "Ripped Bantha Head" (Part 7, 1978)

Views: 2733

Here's Part 7 of The Star Wars Holiday Special featuring the thrilling conclusion to the Boba Fett cartoon as well as Dromboid (Harvey Korman) showing Lumpy how to put together a mini-transmitter and doing some schtick.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 17th 1978.

WSNS Channel 44 - I Love Lucy (Bumper Promo, 1977)

Views: 1054

Here's a quick bumper promo for I Love Lucy airing on WSNS Channel 44 - weeknights at 6pm.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV sometime between April 10th - April 15th 1977.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Merv Griffin Show (Bumper Promo, 1978)

Views: 1466

Here's a quick bumper promo for that night's episode of the Merv Griffin Show on WFLD Channel 32.

Voiceover by Ron Beattie.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 8th 1978.