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Tales of the Unexpected - "American Syndicated Version" (Opening, 1984?)

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At long last, here is the different version of the opening to Tales of the Unexpected, the creepy British anthology show, when it was syndicated to America in the late-seventies to early eighties. The show was exactly the same, except for the opening and closing titles (although the music sounds a little bit different than the British version, it's definitely not the same if you listen to them side by side) This American version featured the spooky horse carousel that I think actuall...

Local News Coverage - "Reagan Assassination Attempt" (1981)

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Here is some local news coverage (from WBBM, WMAQ, and WLS) recorded on the day of the President Reagan assassination attempt - 30 years ago today. Includes:

Report begins with analysis of videotape of the shooting, with a close from Linda Yu from WMAQ Channel 5.

Bill Kurtis from WBBM Channel 2 narrating the same footage.

A package from Sam Donaldson from ABC News with MOS of eyewitnesses Mickey Crowe and Willis King.

Carol Marin voi...

WGN Channel 9 - Scooby Doo (Opening & Partial Break, 1981)

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Here's the opening and partial commercial break for Scooby Doo (segments of The New Scooby-Doo Movies) on WGN Channel 9. (The New Scooby-Doo Movies - were originally hour-long shows that paired the Mystery Machine gang of Freddy, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby with the likes of Don Knotts, Sandy Duncan, The Three Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, The Harlem Globetrotters, Tim Conway, Dick Van Dyke, "Mama" Cass Elliot and Sonny & Cher; fictional characters including Batman & Robin, The...

WBBM Channel 2 - The 1982 Chicago Emmy Awards (Excerpt, 1982)

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Here's an excerpt of the 1982 Chicago Emmy Awards (with some slightly amended audio) which aired on WBBM Channel 2, originating from the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and hosted by Phil Donahue. (Apologies for the picture quality.)

This part features Mary Ann Childers, Irv Kupcinet, Steve Dahl, Garry Meier and John Roach.

Mr. Dahl, Mr. Meier (whose first name was misspelled "Gary" on the lower-third) and Mr. Roach won in the category of "Outstanding...

WTVT Channel 13 - Pulse Featuring Jim Ruddle (Part 8, 1964)

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Here's Part 8 (the last part) of Pulse, the evening newscast of WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida, which featured Jim Ruddle as St. Petersburg anchor and Hugh Smith as Tampa anchor. This part features longtime Channel 13 weatherman Roy Leep, anchor / news director Ray Dantzler, and the opening moments of the CBS Evening News With Walter Cronkite. Includes:

Roy Leep giving report on national weather, with huge emphasis on clouds and snow througho...

WPWR Channel 50 - Romper Room & Friends (Part 3, 1991)

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Here's Part 3 (final part) of an episode of Romper Room and Friends (Syndicated Version) which aired on WPWR Channel 50. Features Miss Molly McCloskey, Kimble, Up-Up, Granny Cat, Do Bee, (Hmm..) and all the other weird characters. Includes:

Paddington Bear short (Part 2)

Ending Credits:

(Unknown Credit - cut off by wipe effect)
Matthew Stoddart
J.J. Krupa
Christopher Lyall

Music - David Spangler

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WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Breakdancing & Belafonte" (Part 4, 1984)

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Here's Part 4, the last part, of a partial episode of AM Chicago starring Oprah Winfrey as host. This episode features Harry Belafonte talking about his involvement with the movie "Beat Street" (released earlier in the month) and featuring some of Chicago's most talented break dancers. Includes:

The "Break Motion" breakdancing group.

Commercial: Thorn Apple Valley hot dogs

Commercial: Pay Day from the Illinois State Lottery - "Play it Now"
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WMAQ Channel 5 - Saturday Night Live - "Gould & Numan" (Excerpt #2) & SCTV - "Goodbye America" (Partial Opening, 1980)

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Here's the last moments (preceded by this clip) of the edition of Saturday Night Live with Elliott Gould as host and Gary Numan as musical guest, followed by the opening moments of Second City Television (SCTV) - Episode #1.16, "Goodbye America" (originally aired in Canada on October 3rd and 7th 1977) on WMAQ Channel 5. Includes:

Saturday Night Live bumper slide (with another p...

WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 News Special Report - Blizzard '79 (Part 3, 1979)

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Here's Part 3, the last part, of a Channel 2 News Special Report on the Blizzard of 1979 - this update coming the day after the big snow hit. Includes:

Carrie Cochran anchoring; Phil Whitelaw giving a weather update; Cut commercial break with just a remnent of a Little Sisters of the Poor PSA; Carrie Cochran reporting on a rash of cooperation and helpfulness breaking out among the populace in the wake of the blizzard; another cut commercial break with a snippet of a Ford ad f...