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WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Phantom Of The Rue Morge" (Ending, 1983)

Views: 1550

Here is the ending of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "Phantom Of The Rue Morge" on WFLD Channel 32. This was Episode #210.

Features Sven at the King Richard's Faire.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 23rd 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Dracula Vs. Frankenstein" (Ending Excerpt, 1983)

Views: 1645

Here is an excerpt from the ending of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "Dracula Vs. Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. This was Episode #184.

Also features a Field Communications ID at the end.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 22nd 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Strange Door" (Ending Excerpt, 1982)

Views: 1549

Here is an (unfortunately very brief) excerpt from the ending of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "The Strange Door" on WFLD Channel 32. This was Episode #174.

Also features a Field Communications ID at the end.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, November 13th 1982.

Son Of Svengoolie - "I Want A New Doug" (1984)

Views: 1507

Here's a segment from Son of Sven - the song "I Want a New Doug". (parody of "I Want a New Drug" by Huey Lewis & the News)

Not sure what episode this was originally from but the song "I Want a New Drug" was released as a single around April of 1984, so it would likely have to be after that. This song sketch was also featured in Sven's 300th Show Retrospective.

(beginning cut-off slightly)

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Planet Of Blood" (Ending Excerpt, 1982)

Views: 1574

Here is an (unfortunately very brief) excerpt from the ending of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "Planet of Blood" on WFLD Channel 32. This was Episode #152.

Rich mentions his being on the radio all that week on WCFL AM 1000.

Also features a Field Communications ID at the end.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, June 26th 1982.

National Safety Council - "Detecting Gas Leaks" With John Cusack (PSA, 1977)

Views: 6893

Here's a public service announcement from the National Safety Council about teaching your kids to detect gas leaks. Featuring a cover version of "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Well, what do you guys say: Is that a young John Cusack?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977.

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

Views: 1623

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.

WFLD Metromedia 32 - Son of Svengoolie (Break 8, Show #249)

Views: 2015

Here is commercial break #8 of WFLD Metromedia Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "The Eye Creatures". Includes:

Tostitos Tortilla Chips (Check out that vintage bag!)

Kinney Shoes

Breakstone's Sour Cream

Crystal Light

1st Metropolitan Builders

Son of Svengoolie bumper with Jim Barton

This aired on local Chicago television Saturday, April 28th 1984.

Columbus Builders with Bob Bell (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2615

Here's a commercial for Columbus Builders, touting the benefits of their aluminum siding (namely, lower fuel costs).

Featuring Bob Bell (Bozo the Clown himself!) who was also a longtime staff announcer at WGN Channel 9.

"Just as Columbus discovered America, Columbus Builders have discovered that good workmanship and quality material, at reasonable, fair prices, will make you a happy homeowner."

This aired on local Chicago TV in May of 1981.