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WBBM Channel 2 - The 10 O'Clock News - "CTA Train Collision" (Promo, 1976)

Views: 2867

Here's a promo for that evening's The 10 O'Clock News on WBBM Channel 2 previewing that day's biggest story - the collision of two CTA trains at the Addison street station on the Kennedy Expressway.

Voiceover by Walter Jacobson.

be sure you're watching...

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 9th 1976.

WSNS Channel 44 - Get Smart (Promo, 1977)

Views: 1840

Here's another old promo for Get Smart on WSNS Channel 44 - airing weeknights at 6:30pm. This promo shows a clip of the first-season episode "Washington 4, Redskins 3" (originally aired on the NBC Network on October 23rd 1965, and directed by future Superman {The Movie} director Richard Donner).

Voiceover by Linda Frost.

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

American Dental Association - "Periodontal Disease" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2012

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. Features a witch cooking up a potion to fight Periodontal Disease, as well as a talking frog with easier methods.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, October 22nd 1979.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News With Fahey Flynn (Preview, 1979)

Views: 5300

Here is a preview for the upcoming Eyewitness News at 10 on WLS Channel 7, featuring Fahey Flynn.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 5th 1979.

WTTW Channel 11 - Movie Eleven - "Metropolis" (Opening Excerpt, 1977?)

Views: 2831

Here is a very quick excerpt of the opening for Movie Eleven on WTTW Channel 11 for a showing of "Metropolis". You can hear a snippet of the music and make out some kind of film reel in the background.

I believe this aired on local Chicago TV in 1977 or early 1978.

WSNS Channel 44 - The Good Time Bunch - "Christmas Special" (Promo, 1977)

Views: 1297

Here's a promo for a Christmas special from Channel 44's Good Time Bunch club show. Featuring Mary Pat (Byrne) and Brian (Vandenbroucke) as the hosts.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1977.

CBS Network - Trapper John, M.D. (Promo, 1979)

Views: 2440

Here's a CBS "Looking Good" network promo (voiceover by Danny Dark) for the premiere of Trapper John, M.D. which occurred on Sunday, September 23rd 1979. Also features a "This is CBS" Eye ID (voiceover by Pat Connell) at the end.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 2nd 1979.

AutoPro - "The Professional Parts People" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1051

Here's a commercial for AutoPro, "The Professional Parts People," who offer professional service and advice for those in need of car parts in the greater Indianapolis area.

"Your car's really one thing you can't spare / So why don't you give that car some care?"

This aired on local Indianapolis TV on Wednesday, August 1st 1979 during the 6:00pm to 7:00pm timeframe.

Voice of Democracy Contest (PSA, 1979)

Views: 846

Here's another public service announcement of sorts - this one for the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest - The 33rd Annual Scholarship Program for Broadcast Scriptwriting. Sponsored by The Veterans of Foreign Wars. That year's topic: "My Role in America's Future". Features a previous year's winner - Marla (or Merla ?) Hansel (sp?) from Troy, Illinois.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 22nd 1979.