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WFLD Channel 32 - The Brady Bunch - "Kitty Karry-All Is Missing" (Ending, 1978)

Views: 2754

Here's the ending credits to the episode "Kitty Karry-All Is Missing" of The Brady Bunch on WFLD Channel 32. Also includes a vintage (authentic!) original Field Communications ID.

End credits voiceover by Dr. Don.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 9th 1978.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 - "The Family" (Promo, 1978)

Views: 1765

Here's a promo for a NewsCenter5 special on WMAQ Channel 5 - "The Family" - about the Vienna Correctional Center - a minimum security prison in Illinois - and the people trying to turn their lives around and get rehabilitated. The special aired on Friday, March 31st 1978 at 7:30pm.

Voiceover by Ed Grennan.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.

Hickory Farms - "Holiday Food Gift Paks" (Partial Commercial, 1976)

Views: 3184

Here's a partial Christmas commercial for Hickory Farms and their Holiday Food Gift Paks. (missing about the first 5 seconds)

I remember they had one of these stores at the North Riverside mall.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Monday, December 6th 1976! (not Chicago, but close enough)

WLS Channel 7 - Makin' It (Opening, 1979)

Views: 2413

Here's the opening for the short-lived disco-era series Makin' It starring David Naughton (star of "American Werewolf in London" and the Dr. Pepper "Be a Pepper" guy)

Also includes a WLS-TV Chicago 7 bumper slide at the beginning (voiceover by Al Parker)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, February 9th 1979 at 7pm.

WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics - "The War Of The Worlds" (On-Screen ID, 1978)

Views: 1424

Here is an on-screen station ID during the Family Classics With Frazier Thomas presentation of "War of the Worlds" on WGN Channel 9.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 19th 1978.

ABC Network - Monday Night Special - "Homosexuals: Out From The Shadows" (Bumper Promo, 1976)

Views: 1880

Here's a brief bumper promo for an ABC Monday Night Special - "Homosexuals: Out From The Shadows". What was this? Can't find any information on it whatsoever. Probably laughable by today's standards. It says "later tonight" - did it air after the news? Kind of a strange timeslot, no?

Voiceover by Scott Vincent.

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

Dusty Tennis Sports Set by Kenner (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 889

Here's a commercial for Dusty and Sky, two dolls who could be made up to have come back from tennis or swimming and getting ready for a party. With the option to buy other outfits for either doll as part of a display. Each doll sold separately (of course).

Officially under the heading of the "Dusty Tennis Sports Set," from Kenner.

Voiceover by ??

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

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 At 10pm - "Soderholm Profile" (1977)

Views: 6184

Here's an excerpt of NewsCenter5 on WMAQ Channel 5 with the Sports report by Tim Weigel, including a profile of Chicago White Sox third baseman Eric Soderholm. You also get to see a brief appearance of anchor Ron Hunter at the beginning and end.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 4th 1977 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

WGN Channel 9 - People, Places & Things - "Christmas Around the World" (1979)

Views: 1471

Here is a community calendar announcement from WGN Channel 9 which they dubbed "People, Places & Things" - this one regarding the 38th annual "Christmas Around the World" festival at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Voiceover by Bob Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 10th 1979.