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The Eight Days of Chanukah - "Super Nosh" with Jack Klugman (1979)

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Here's another short piece on one of the aspects of the eight days of Chanukah (or do you say Hanukkah), with actor Jack Klugman (a.k.a. Oscar Madison of the TV series version of The Odd Couple, and also the title character of Quincy, M.E. that was airing on the NBC network at the time of this segment) describing the various foods served during the holidays, including goose stuffed with dumplings; kugel (a pudding containing noodles, cheese and raisins); latkes (potato pancakes)...

Mrs. Claus - "976-3333" (Commercial, 1984)

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Here's Santa Claus, shown here holding a book with children gathered around him, promoting a 976 phone number in which Mrs. Claus would speak with children on the phone while he's out delivering toys. Mrs. Claus is heard by voiceover near the end, going on about how busy Santa is.

Disclaimer shown at end: "Call Rates To Downtown Chicago Apply - By Phone Programs, Illinois." Another voiceover (by ??) advises children to get their parents' permission before calling.

Harris Bank - Internal Promotional Film (Workprint) (Part 2, 1982)

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Here's Part 2 of something pretty neat and rare - a workprint of an internal promotional film from Harris Bank of Chicago, titled Honesty and Fair Dealing: An Introduction to the Harris Bank and the People Who Make It Work, produced for the company's 100th anniversary in 1982. (although maybe it's just the slightly washed-out and dirty work print, this almost seems like it could be from about 1977 - right down to the funky music. I do know that bank culture always seems to be a bit be...

WLS Channel 7 - ABC Movie Special - "Rudolph and Frosty" (Commercial Break #3, 1981)

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Here's the third commercial break from the ABC Movie Special presentation of "Rudolph and Frosty" on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

"Rudolph and Frosty" bumper (voiceover by Joel Crager)

Commercial: Aim Fluoride Toothpaste - "Clinically Proven to Reduce Cavities" - with cheerleading girls (ending voiceover by ??) - (C) 1981 Lever Brothers Company. Features a pre-fame Meg Ryan!

Commercial: McDonald's - "Best Friends" - with two middle sch...

WGN Channel 9 - NewsNine - [Partial] Coverage of Sam Giancana Funeral (1975)

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Here's a partial report (as aired on NewsNine on WGN Channel 9) from Don Harris (reporting from Queen of Heaven Cemetery) of the funeral of former Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana, who was murdered on June 19th 1975 at his Oak Park home while cooking a meal of sausage and peppers, apparently to keep him from spilling the beans at an upcoming federal trial. Seen at the end of this clip is anchor Jack Taylor, previewing Harry Volkman's weather report.

During the report, Don ...

KOCO Channel 5 - Lunch With Ho Ho (Promo #1, 1965)

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Here is a promo for "Lunch With Ho-Ho" on KOCO-TV Channel 5 in Oklahoma City. This was a children's program featuring HoHo the Clown (played by Ed Birchall) and Pokey the Puppet (played by Bill Howard, the station's long-time stage manager wearing a sock-puppet on his arm). (we also see Jeanie the Dog here)

From the clapboard (held by Bill Howard) we can see that this promo was recorded on Wednesday, August 11th 1965. The Director was "Thrash" (Bill Thrash (originally Carrol...

WGN Channel 9 - WGN Friday Night Movie - "Holiday Inn" (Ending + News Promo, 1981)

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Here is the ending from a WGN Channel 9 Friday Night Movie presentation of "Holiday Inn" (I had to edit it down) followed immediately by a promo for The 9 O'Clock News featuring Marty McNeeley, Robert Jordan, and Tom Skilling. Stories previewed:

- 5 killed in a Loop Construction Accident
- Breakthrough in the Deep Tunnel Project
- Chicago City Council OK's Mayor Byrne's City Budget
- Northwest Suburban man-turned-hero is rewarded
- Clear skie...