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WGN Channel 9 - The 9 O'Clock News - "Christmas In Chicago" (Opening, 1985)

Views: 7815

Here's the opening and first segment for The 9 O'Clock News on WGN Channel 9 with Rick Rosenthal, Pat Harvey, Tom Skilling, Bob Hillman, and Steve Sanders.

Covers the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Daley Plaza with Mayor Harold Washington and Merri Dee as M.C., the start of the Christmas shopping season, and a lawsuit involving the rights to televise the annual Christmas Parade

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 29th 1985.

WFLD Channel 32 - "Merry Christmas" (1979)

Views: 2315

Here's a rare WFLD Channel 32 "Merry Christmas" montage, with clips from All in the Family, Happy Days, and M*A*S*H, and some Chicago street scenes. Featuring the song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1979.

The Christian Children's Fund - "The Appleby's Christmas" (Incomplete) (1979)

Views: 501

Here is an (unfortunately, incomplete) charity solicitation from The Christian Children's Fund called "The Appleby's Christmas", asking you to donate to help needy children.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.

Amlings Flowerland - "Easter Specials" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 2530

Here's a commercial for Amlings Flowerland featuring some Easter specials including the Dakin Fru-Fru Bunny.

"Every Bloomin' Thing"

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, April 4th 1984.

Weise's Shoes - "Christmas Starts At Weise's" (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 3642

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for Weise's Shoes.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Monday, December 6th 1976! (not Chicago, but close enough)

Zayre - "Non-Stop Christmas Sale" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 5022

Here's a holiday commercial for Zayre and their 36-hour Christmas sale.

Background music: "Full Throttle" by Brian Bennett (from the KPM library disc album Hot Wax, KPM 1177, released 1976)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 23rd 1978.

WGN Channel 9 - "Happy Halloween" (Bumper, 1979)

Views: 3304

Here's a bumper featuring a Halloween theme for WGN Channel 9. Merri Dee as the announcer also mentions that Bozo's Circus is next. Featuring the "pre-circle-9" WGN-TV logo.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 31st 1979 at 12:00 Noon.

WLS Channel 7 - "Charity At Christmas" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 1884

Here's a WLS-TV Editorial featuring then Vice-President and General Manager Peter Desnoes with a few words about giving to charity during the Christmas season.

Voiceover by Al Parker.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 15th 1980.

Shake-An-Egg Coloring Kit (Commercial #2, 1984)

Views: 1382

Here's another commercial for the Shake-An-Egg line of Easter Egg Coloring products such as Swirl-An-Egg, Design-An-Egg, and Dip-An-Egg.

Personally, I prefer Cheese-An-Egg.

Featuring Dudley Rabbit.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, April 4th 1984.