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WBBM Channel 2 - Partial Anthem, Sign-Off, & Bars (1978)

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Here's a clip that's pretty rare - Includes the ending of the National Anthem (recording starts late for some reason), the Station Sign-Off (with voiceover by Jerry Harper), about 24 seconds of black, and then color bars on WBBM Channel 2. Watch during the color bars for a on-screen ID and voiceover. (different announcer)

Also includes a cool "color-lightning" station ID animation before the color bars. (Voiceover by?)

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1978. ...

WGN Channel 9 - Station Sign-On (1980)

Views: 8525

Here is a mostly complete Station Sign-On from WGN Channel 9. The National Anthem was cut.

The announcer doing the Station ID at the beginning is Carl Greyson and the voiceover for the Sign-On is Steve Hunter.

Followed by "WGN Television - 24 Hours a Day" ID with "Last Farewell" music (voiceover by Steve Hunter); which in turn is followed by part of opening titles of William Tell (a.k.a. The Adventures of William Tell), a British-produced syndicate...

WFLD Channel 32 - He-Man (Commercial Break #9, 1987)

Views: 2023

Here is a commercial break from He-Man on WFLD Channel 32 from 1987. Includes:

He-Man Orko bumper

Dr. Science promo (Duck's Breath Mystery Theater)

Golden Grahams (again)

G.I. Joe

National Safety Council PSA - Baby Sleeping Safety

Popeye PSA - "Keep Babies Away from Houseplants" (jeez Popeye, is there anything we shouldn't be afraid of?)

He-Man Orko bumper (return)

WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Bullets (Part 2, 1979)

Views: 1799

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Here's Part 2 of the Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Bullets game on WGN Channel 9, announced by Jack Fleming and Johnny "Red" Kerr. Includes:

A shot of the players practicing on the court as Jack states that this is being broadcast "with the express authority of the Chicago Bulls and the National Basketball Association" and prohibitions on any use without their consent. He and John s...

WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Islands" (Part 3, 1991)

Views: 1392

Here is Part Three of an "Islands" themed episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. I believe this was a compilation of segments from earlier shows all with an islands-related theme. Includes:

The Crete Family Fun Center and Funatorium in Crete, IL. (about 20 miles south of Chicago)

Stony Island Medical Association at 9000 South Stony Island Avenue.

Bolingbrook Indoor Wave Pool and Aquatic Center (off I-55 in Boling...

WTTW Channel 11 - "Show Ending, Promo & Start of News" (1974)

Views: 1644

Here's a tiny snippet of the end of "Made in Chicago" (the predecessor to Soundstage) followed by a promo for Evening at Pops with the Carpenters (main voiceover by longtime WGBH Boston staff announcer William Pierce) (ending voiceover by Bob Longbons) and then a couple seconds of the beginning of the National Newswatch break. (voiceover by Bob Longbons)

Note: This was originally broadcast in color, but captured on this early home videotape recording in black and whi...