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Grapes - The Natural Snack [Monster] (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1210

Here's a commercial for grapes, featuring a "snack monster" holding various sugar-coated foods (chocolate cakes with white frosting, ice cream cones, chocolate bars) and asking a little girl what's in grapes (no chocolate coverings, frosting, or preservatives), and finally venturing that "there's a game in here." A reference to the holiday season is mentioned at the end of this spot.

Is there an exact Alice in Wonderland reference in here that I'm not getting? Or is it...

WFLD Channel 32 - Promotional Sales Film (Part 2, 1970)

Views: 3782

Here is Part 2 - the final part, of a WFLD promotional film for (I assume) the sales department, meant to be shown to prospective advertisers on why WFLD was such a kick-arse station to buy time on.

The second part features company man Bill Jackson eliciting the help of his Cartoon Town denizens (such as Dirty Dragon and Weird) to explain the finer points of share, cumes, ratings, coverage, UHF penetration, and other reasons why you should advertise on "WFLD TV 32".

WTTW Channel 11 - Sunday Movie Eleven - "The Titfield Thunderbolt" (Opening, 1979)

Views: 3997

Here's the opening for Sunday Movie Eleven on WTTW Channel 11 featuring the film "The Titfield Thunderbolt". They have a bit of a technical difficulty getting the film started.

Also includes a Kraft Foods sponsorship slide and a WTTW Station ID slide at the beginning.

All voiceovers by Marty Robinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 15th 1979.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Chicago Sizzlin' - The 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 2, 1989)

Views: 1340

Here's Part 2 of the 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast, titled Chicago Sizzlin'.

This part features John Coleman, Kevin Matthews, Kris Long, Irv Kupcinet, Walter Jacobson, and John Herrera singing Billy Joel's "Rosalinda's Eyes."

Mr. Jacobson was awarded in the "Commentary" category for Perspectives (listed on the screen as Perspective) on WBBM Channel 2.

Commercial: 1990 Chevy Lumina - at Chevrolet & Geo Dealers
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WGN Channel 9 - Donahue - "Ringo Starr & Barbara Bach" (Open & Break, 1981)

Views: 1037

Here's the opening and first break of Donahue featuring his guests Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach.

Commercial: Reach Toothbrush by Johnson & Johnson

Commercial: Country Time Lemonade (C) 1981 General Foods Corp.

Commercial: Chef Boy-ar-dee - Spaghetti and 8 Mini Meat Balls with Tomato Sauce

Goldblatt's - Instant Cash for Gold, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, etc - Free Appraisal

Opening minutes of Donahue's chat with fo...

WBBM Channel 2 - The Bad News Bears (Opening & Sponsorship, 1979)

Views: 1667

Here's the opening and "Sponsored by..." tag for "The Bad News Bears" - a relatively short-lived TV series (23 episodes) based on the movies. On this night, Episode #3 aired, "Nakedness is Next to Godliness". (Wikipedia has the wrong one listed for this night)

The show starred several people who would later become better known, including Corey Feldman, Meeno Peluce (of Voyagers! fame), and Tricia Cast (the sister in It's Your Move and other roles).

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WFLD Channel 32 - Green Acres - "Four of Spades" (Commercial Break #2 & On-Screen Station ID, 1979)

Views: 837

Here is Commercial Break #2 (last one I have) as well as a Channel 32 on-screen station ID from an episode of Green Acres on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

WFLD "Zooming" Green Acres bumper

Blistex & Blistik lip balm (Main voiceover by ??, ending voiceover by Ron Beattie) - Available at DeKoven Drug Centers and Kohl's Wonderful Foods

WFLD Happy Days Again promo (voiceover by Ron Beattie)

WFLD "Zooming" Green Acres return bumper (voiceov...

WGN Channel 9 - The Morning Movie - "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" (Extended Break, 1980)

Views: 1481

Here's an extended break from The Morning Movie presentation of the 1934 W.C. Fields film "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" on WGN Channel 9. Includes:

The Morning Movie bumper (with Merri Dee voiceover advising of her upcoming Mid-Morning Report to come after commercials)

Commercial: Lincoln Upholstery & Carpet Co. - "Carpeting of the 80's - Priced Like the 50's" - 3 rooms of carpeting for only $169 - less than $10 a month - with free bonu...

WBBM Channel 2 - A Merry Olde Christmas (Part 1, 1984)

Views: 1060

Here's Part 1 of A Merry Olde Christmas, a look at Christmas celebrations in and around London, England that was hosted by Bob Wallace and aired on WBBM Channel 2. From the original master tape. Includes:

CG opening slate: "A Merry Olde Christmas - Rec. 12/21/84 - P.B. 12/22/84" (set in Serifa Bold, a serif font used by CBS News and its owned stations for lower-third super text on newscasts during this period)

Bob Wallace opening the program by w...