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WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 with Lynne Scott (Bumper Promo, 1978)

Views: 2142

Here's a station ID bumper / promo for the 10pm edition of NewsCenter5, with anchor Lynne Scott previewing news of a plane crash near Meigs Field where at least one person was killed.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 5th 1978.

WTTW Channel 11 - "Classy Pledge" (1981)

Views: 1079

Here's a pledge break of sorts on WTTW Channel 11. No announcers or rows of phones, just five minutes of classical music (Bach's Air on the G String) and a scrolling on-screen message.

Also features a WTTW Station ID slide at the end (voiceover by Don Ferris).

"You have an opportunity study different cultures."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, March 12th 1981 at 11:30pm.

WOR Channel 9 - News Update (Excerpt, 1979)

Views: 8644

Here's one more quick bit I found from WOR Channel 9 in New York - a slide with an excerpt of a live news update. These people must have had an early cable system here that picked this up.

Voiceover by Ray Marland.

"Have a nice day if you can..."

This aired on Chicago TV (via Cable) likely in October of 1979.

WFLD Channel 32 - Oak Park Village Mall (Commercial #2, 1976)

Views: 1533

Here's another short 10 second spot for the Oak Park Village Mall. Remember this? When they blocked off Lake Street and created an outdoor "mall" much in the way they did with State Street?

This was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-30-76.

"...a beautiful place to shop"

This likely aired on local Chicago TV in July of 1976.

WFLD Channel 32 - Oak Park Village Mall (Commercial #1, 1976)

Views: 2287

Here's a short 10 second spot for the Oak Park Village Mall. Remember this? When they blocked off Lake Street and created an outdoor "mall" much in the way they did with State Street?

This was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-30-76.

"...a beautiful place to shop"

This likely aired on local Chicago TV in July of 1976.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 At 10pm - "The Exploiters" (1980)

Views: 1765

Here's a segment from NewsCenter5 at 10pm. It's a Unit 5 investigative report by Rich Samuels where he looks into allegations made against an employee of the Greyhound bus station, Clifford Lee, of being a lookout for pimps to bring them new prostitutes.

Features anchors Jim Ruddle at the beginning and Chuck Henry at the completion of the story, and Dr. Marvin Schwarz - a psychiatrist.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 18th 1980

Burger Chef - "King Kong Glasses" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 5600

Here's another commercial for Burger Chef featuring their promotion of glasses for the "King Kong" movie.

"You get more to like at Burger Chef."

This aired on local Detroit TV on Thursday, July 7th 1977 during the 7pm to 8pm hour. (1976 Copyright)

Bergner's - "Christmas Toyland" (Commercial, 1964?)

Views: 1476

Yes, it's Christmas in July here at FuzzyMemoriesTV!

Here's a "Toyland" ad for Bergner's - a famous department store in Peoria, IL at the Sheridan Village Shopping Center.

Music is a quirky instrumental of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".

"It's a mad, mad world of holiday fun..." (Could this be a reference to the film?)

Not sure when this aired exactly, but based on various evidence Christmastime of 1964 seems a good...

CBS Network - The Two of Us (Promo, 1981)

Views: 1101

Here's a CBS Network promo for the short-lived series "The Two of Us", which premiered on Monday, April 6th 1981.

Also features a CBS "Eye" Station ID. (or is that Eye-D?) ;-) (voiceover by Dave Campbell)

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 24th 1981.