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CBS Network - A Charlie Brown Christmas (Opening, 1982)

Views: 4654

Here's the opening for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" as aired on WBBM Channel 2. Includes the pre-emption notice for Square Pegs, the spinning CBS Special animation we all love, as well as the beginning of the program.

Pre-emption voiceover by Lee Jordan.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 6th 1982.

Interlake - "Sox Games Incentive" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 822

Here's another commercial for Interlake - "A Chicago leader in metals and material handling.", touting their program that encourages good grades and attendance by offering free tickets to White Sox games.

Featuring Bill Sharp, former Chicago White Sox outfielder and spokesman for Interlake.

"Interlake Straight 'A' Day"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 1st 1980.

John Moran For Judge Of Circuit Court Of Cook County (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1013

Here's a local political ad for John Moran, who was running for Judge of the Circuit Court Of Cook County.

Paid for by the John J. Moran Campaign Committee.

"The bright spot on the paper ballot..."

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

Atari 2600 - "Play It!" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1603

Here's an early commercial for the Atari 2600 VCS (Video Computer System) featuring shots from the Atari Star Ship, Black Jack, and Basketball cartridges - and featuring the celebrities Carol Channing and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Only 20 cartridges were available at the time.

"Don't Just Watch Television Tonight - Play It!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 26th 1978.

WMET 95 and a Half FM (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 6050

Here's a commercial for WMET 95 and a Half FM - Chicago's Classic Rock.

It says (C)1981 Metromedia Broadcasting - same people that bought WFLD a year or so later?

Funny how even an album like Steely Dan's Gaucho would be considered "Classic" even though it was only released less than a year prior to this commercial airing. Instant classic, I guess.

This commercial aired on local Chicago television on Friday, August 28nd 1981.

Zorba With Anthony Quinn At The Arie Crown Theatre (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1407

Here's a commercial for the musical "Zorba" featuring Anthony Quinn (reprising his role from the film Zorba the Greek) at the Arie Crown Theatre - March 22nd 1983 through April 17th 1983.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

ABC Network - Santa Claus is Comin' To Town (Promo, 1977)

Views: 1548

Here's a promo for the classic Christmas special, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town". Also includes an ABC Network ID with local WLS-TV chryon.

Main voiceover by ?? (Danny Dark?). Ending voiceover by ??

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 29th 1977.

WLS Musicradio 89 - Larry Lujack - "Animal Stories" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 4419

Here's a fun promo for Larry Lujack and his "Animal Stories" with Little Tommy mornings on WLS Musicradio 89.

These were the glory days of Chicago Radio. :-)

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, April 7th, 1980.

Play-Doh Fun Factory - "Frogger Fun Kit"(Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1436

Here's a commercial for the Kenner Play-Doh Fun Factory with free Frogger Fun Kit.

(If they had a Simpsons-themed set it would be called Play-D'oh!) :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV in February 1983. (1982 Copyright)