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WLS Channel 7 - The Making of Star Wars (Part 6, 1977)

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Here's Part 6, the final part, of the original Star Wars documentary - from 1977 - the original TV airing!

This aired on WLS Channel 7 (ABC) although unfortunately the only reminents of this (network-wise) on this recording are in the ending credits.

Narrated by William Conrad. (TV's Cannon)

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, September 16th 1977.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Three Stooges - "Dunked In The Deep" (Ending, 1979)

Views: 1581

Here's the ending from an airing of The Three Stooges on WFLD Channel 32. (aired in color, but recorded in Black & White unfortunately) Includes:

WFLD Three Stooges ending (cut-off at the end with another recording, starting with the end of the Gong Show) (voiceover by Ron Beattie) - I guess they only had one Stooge short in this episode?

"It's time for great cartoon fun, with all your favorite Channel 32 friends, coming up next."

This aired on lo...

WMAQ Channel 5 - "Low-Income Housing For Suburbs" (News Update Bumper, 1978)

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Here's a slightly longer news update bumper for NewsCenter 5 at 10 on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Don Craig before he went to WBBM Channel 2 and cut his hair.

"Arlington Heights loses an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and the result could mean low-income housing for the suburbs."

This promo aired on local Chicago TV Monday, January 9th 1978.

Crystal Valley Campers - "7th Annual Camper Show" (Promo, 1972)

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Here's a promo for the seventh annual "Camper Show" for hundreds of new recreational vehicles (RV's) and trailers to be held from January 22nd to 31st at Crystal Valley Campers, north of Arlington Heights at Hiway 14 in Crystal Lake, IL.

Voiceover by Clif Mercer.

"Big show - big savings."

This aired on local Chicago TV in the first few weeks of January 1972.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Three Stooges - "Dunked In The Deep" (Commercial Break #1, 1979)

Views: 1291

Here's the first commercial break from an airing of The Three Stooges on WFLD Channel 32. (aired in color, but recorded in Black & White unfortunately) Includes:

WFLD Three Stooges bumper

Hostess HoHo's (with Happy Ho-Ho) - "A Chocolate Flavored World in Every Bite"

WFLD Brady Bunch Hour promo (voiceover by Dr. Don)

WFLD Three Stooges bumper

This aired on local Chicago TV in January of 1979. (but sometime before Jan...

WXYZ Channel 7 - Action News - "Brief News Clip" (1977)

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Here's a brief news clip found at the end of a tape. You can see WXYZ Channel 7 anchors Bill Bonds and John Kelly in the background at the beginning. Lynn Skzynear reports on the death of a young boy from the King family, and has some shots of the Holy Name Church in Birmingham and Holy Name Elementary School. Also features some words of warning by Attorney Pete Leto, before the tape cuts out.

This aired on local Detroit TV likely sometime in early 1977. (not Chicago TV, bu...

Salerno Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies with Cookie the Bear (Commercial, 1975?)

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Here's a commercial for Salerno Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies with Cookie the Bear.

I'm pretty sure this was locally produced at WSNS Channel 44.

Voice and puppetry of the bear by Steve Hart (of WSNS' Popeye with Steve Hart fame!)

This aired on local Chicago TV circa 1975.

WCIU Channel 26 - Eddie Korosa's Polka Party - "Behind-The-Scenes Glimpse" (1979)

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During an airing of Eddie Korosa's Polka Party on WCIU Channel 26, the camera turns during a rendition of "All I Need Is You" to show some of the behind-the-scenes set-up. Thought you technical junkies out there might enjoy this little clip.

You can just make out the slide for the Baby Doll Polka Club on one of the monitors. :-)

Note: This recording was unfortunately made in Black & White even though the original broadcast was in color.

Th...

Keep America Beautiful - "Sparkle City" (Partial PSA, 1982?)

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Here's a partial public service announcement from Keep America Beautiful - "advertising contributed for the public good" - Advertising Council. Features an animated "Superman-like" character.

Even though this isn't complete I wanted to post it because someone had requested it.

This aired on local Chicago (or is it Cleveland - tape is weird) TV sometime likely in early 1982. (1971 Copyright. Wow - they kept this around for a long time!)

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