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WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 News At Six - "Disco Demolition - The Day After" (1979)

Views: 9169

Here's the coverage from WBBM Channel 2 of "Disco Demolition Night" as aired on Channel 2 News at Six. Featuring anchors Bill Kurtis and Harry Porterfield, a report from John Quinones, Bruce Roberts at Comiskey Park, and on the open weatherman John Coughlin, sportscaster Johnny Morris and "Perspectives" commentator Walter Jacobson. Includes:

Opening with brief shots of Kurtis, Porterfield, Coughlin, Morris, Jacobson, and a full shot of the Channel 2 newsroom (with Thom...

R/Greenberg Associates - "Demo Reel" (1979?)

Views: 3057

Here's a demo reel from R/Greenberg Associates (now known as R/GA Media Group Inc.), which was a New York-based graphic production house that worked in film with animation and live-action effects.

This came from a 3/4" Umatic tape that was kept by Cathy Mustari, art director for WFLD Channel 32 from 1974 to the late '80's, from a time when the station was actively shopping for production houses to handle their graphics for opens/closes, bumpers, promos, etc.

Incl...

Religion In American Life - "Test On Life" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 1894

Here's a public service annoucement from RIAL - Religion in American Life (and the Ad Council) - featuring the "Test On Life".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, August 3rd 1980.

U.S. Department Of Transportation - "Kalaka: Share The Ride" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 2450

Here's an animated Public Service Annoucement with a Noah's Ark take-off from the U.S. Department of Transportation asking you to follow "Kalaka" - the practice of sharing a ride. Why it's called "Kalaka" I have no idea.

This aired on local Chicago TV during the third week of March 1982.

WBKB Channel 7 - Midwest Sports Special - "Inside the World of Hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks" (Part 5, 1964)

Views: 587

Here's Part 5 of Midwest Sports Special - "Inside the World of Hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks," hosted by Frank Sweeney, as aired on WBKB (now WLS) Channel 7. This was transferred from the original film, and thus has no commercials. Featured in this part are players Bobby Hull, Elmer "Moose" Vasko, Pierre Pilote, Stan Mikita, Phil Esposito and John McKenzie, general manager Tommy Ivan, coach Bobby Reay, and trainer Nick Garen. Includes:

After demonstrations of the...

McDade's - The Catalog House - "Video Equipment" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2115

Here's another commercial for McDade's - The Catalog House, featuring some specials on video equipment. Boy, that's a lot of beans for a VHS VCR.

Featuring soap star Jed Allen, although his voice may have been dubbed in all of these.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the first week of September of 1981.

Pile On (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2035

Here's an extra-fuzzy commercial for the kid's game Pile On by Hasbro. Sort of a Jenga for the jungle gym set.

Best quality copy of this I've found so far.

This aired on local Chicago TV in either May or June of 1980.

Veterans Administration - "Priority Card" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 730

Here is a public service announcement for the Veterans Administration introducing their new Priority Card.

Voiceover by Peter Thomas.

"The Veterans Administration - Proud to Serve You Now!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 23rd 1979.

Boy Scouts - "Get In Touch" (PSA #1, 1981)

Views: 666

Here's another public service annoucement for the Boy Scouts featuring that unfortunate slogan. Check out another, extended one in this series here.

Get in Touch - Get in Scouting.

Voiceover by Lou Rawls.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.