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Tapes Of Wrath (Part 2, 1983)

Views: 2785

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. I'm assuming that this was produced by an insider. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.
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National Committee For Prevention Of Child Abuse - "Words Hurt" (PSA, 1987)

Views: 1144

Here's a memorable Public Service Announcement from the Ad Council and National Committee For Prevention Of Child Abuse.

"Take time out. Don't take it out on your kid."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Friday, July 3rd 1987.

WGN Channel 9 - Tornado Warning - "Goin' Ape Over Synchronicity" (1982)

Views: 10067

During a broadcast of the movie "Back to the Planet of the Apes", on WGN Channel 9, a Tornado Warning was issued by the National Weather Service and interrupted the movie. Here it is.

Voiceover by Jack Taylor.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, May 18th 1982.

Dan Walker For Governor (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1386

Here's a political ad for Dan Walker, incumbent and Democratic candidate for Governor. (later to be sentenced to seven years in a Federal prison)

Paid for by Dan Walker for Governor Committee.

"and Walker held the line on taxes..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, March 15th 1976 during the 9pm to 10pm timeframe.

Imagic - Demon Attack (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1384

Here is a commercial for the Imagic video game "Demon Attack" for the Atari 2600 (Coming soon, Intellivision).

Starring Armand Hans III.

Imagic - Created by Experts For Experts.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV between 7 and 10pm, on Sunday October 17th, 1982.

Chard�n Jeans With Larry Bird (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1430

Here's a commercial for Chard�n Jeans (or Fashions or whatever they were) which features NBA-great Larry Bird. Featuring some neat arcade shots - one I could make out was Berzerk.

Available at Foyers. (??)

"I beg your Chard�n..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 28th 1981.

WGN Channel 9 - The $50,000 Pyramid (Promo, 1981)

Views: 5714

Here's a bumper promo for The New $50,000 Pyramid starring Dick Clark on WGN Channel 9 - which began airing at 12 Noon on Monday, January 26th 1981.

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

Rizza Chevrolet - Bridgeview (Commercial #2, 1986)

Views: 716

Here is another commercial for Rizza Chevrolet at 82nd and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Featuring the 1986 Monte Carlo.

Love that stock music!

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday June 29th, 1986.

Rizza Chevrolet - Bridgeview (Commercial #3, 1986)

Views: 746

Here is another commercial for Rizza Chevrolet at 82nd and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Featuring the 1986 Nova Hatchback.

Love that stock music!

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday June 29th, 1986.