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WGN Radio 720 - "Bob Collins" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2649

Here's a commercial for Bob Collins on WGN Radio 720.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 31st 1978 during the 3:30pm to 5pm timeframe.

NBC Network - "Elvis Has Left The Building" (Part 1, 1977)

Views: 4650

Here is Part 1 of an NBC Special Report (on local Rockford affilliate WTVO Channel 17) from when it was first announced that Elvis Presley had died. Features Jackson Bain, David Brinkley, and Brian Ross reporting.

Notice the sound fades out at the end - this was the beginning of the technical difficulties moment which continues in Part 2.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Tuesday, August 16th 1977. (not Chicago, but close enough)

WGN Channel 9 - People, Places & Things - "Christmas Party" (1979)

Views: 1167

Here is a community calendar announcement from WGN Channel 9 which they dubbed "People, Places & Things" - this one regarding a Christmas party for a youth organization.

Voiceover by Bob Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 20th 1979.

Son Of Svengoolie - "Rod Sirloin's The Night Galley" (1979)

Views: 1618

Here's an early segment from Son of Sven - "Rod Sirloin's The Night Galley". (parody of Rod Serling's "The Night Gallery")

Not sure what episode this was from but based on the Jerry G. Bishop version of the coffin it was an early one.

This aired on local Chicago TV on a Saturday in the latter half of 1979.

Picam Ski & Skate (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 599

Here's a commercial for Picam Ski & Skate - or is that Skate & Ski? - for children to go downhill during snowy days, and fun demonstrations thereof.

Available at Walgreen Drug and all participating Walgreen Agency stores, as well as Goldblatt's (Notions Dept.), Korvettes, and Turnstyle.

Main voiceover by ?? . Ending voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00pm to 1:00pm timeframe.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Best of Groucho - You Bet Your Life (Opening, 1975)

Views: 3083

By request, here's the opening of The Best of Groucho - You Bet Your Life on WFLD Channel 32. Quality's kind of iffy but this is the best we have.

This aired on local Chicago TV likely in the first couple months of 1975, based on the record date for the Walt Bodkin TV Starter Kit ad.

Parker Brothers - ROM : The Space Knight (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1378

Here's a commercial for ROM: The Space Knight by Parker Brothers - the electronic robot toy which they also made a comic book of if I recall correctly.

Now that Rahm Emanuel is in charge of Chicago, maybe he can come up with a slightly-modified version of this toy - RAHM : The Space Mayor.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 28th 1979.

WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls Basketball With Bob Costas (Promo, 1979)

Views: 17876

Here's a short promo for Chicago Bulls Basketball on WGN Channel 9 featuring a young Bob Costas.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 26th 1979.

Hawthorn Center - "Share The Holidays" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2228

Here's a holiday commercial for Hawthorn Center mall located in Vernon Hills near Routes 60 and 21. Featuring "Twigs at Hawthorn Center" (?)

"Call it a good day. Call on Hawthorn Center."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.