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WFLD Channel 32 - Neil Sedaka Special (Promo, 1978)

Views: 1362

Here's a promo for a Neil Sedaka special on WFLD Channel 32. The special aired on Saturday, March 11th 1978 at 9pm.

We also see the production slate at the beginning showing that this was number 8987 and was directed by Don Shannon. The promo was recorded on 3-9-78.

Voiceover by Bud Kelly.

This promo likely aired on local Chicago TV either Thursday, March 9th 1978 or Friday, March 10th 1978.

Chicago Savings & Loan - "Semi-Free TV" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1472

Here's another commercial for Chicago Savings and Loan - offering a free TV if you open an account. Their home office was at 6245 South Western Avenue.

Featuring Al Nuti.

"Federal regulation requires substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Cost of television paid by portion of initial $1,500 before interest is earned."

"We're a lot like you..."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, March 30th 1978.

Children's Bargain Town U.S.A. - "Huffy Bicycle Sale" (Commercial, 1971?)

Views: 3370

Here's a brief commercial for Children's Bargain Town U.S.A., promoting a sale on Huffy Bicycles' 20-inch Dragster for boys and girls for only $28.87. Note a reference at the end to Toys "R" Us (of which Children's Bargain Town was a Chicago-area sister chain). Eventually the Children's Bargain Town name was phased out and completely replaced by Toys 'R' Us.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV likely some time in early 1971.

Jewel Food Stores - "Holiday Party Ideas" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2208

Here's a holiday themed commercial for Jewel Food Stores.

Voiceover by Joe Slattery.

"Where people like to go for holiday party ideas."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.

The Star Wars Holiday Special - "I Am Boba Fett" (Part 6, 1978)

Views: 3345

Here's Part 6 of The Star Wars Holiday Special featuring the Star Wars cartoon with the introduction of the character Boba Fett.

Anyone know who does the voice of the character "Captain Kazan" in the opening of the cartoon? Sounds a bit like Dick Van Dyke but it's probably not. Very familiar though....

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 17th 1978.

WSNS Channel 44 - Popeye with Steve Hart - "Becoming a Clown" (1976)

Views: 959

Here's another segment from Popeye with Steve Hart on WSNS Channel 44. Here, Steve is applying clown makeup and, after he finishes, goes off on stage to a waiting (and unseen) audience. Watch, during the middle of his transformation, for the mirror to display an image of a little girl (Steve's daughter) for a few seconds.

The second instrumental heard in this piece is "Over the Waves."

The Engineer on this was Chuck Zenkus. Director was Jim Angio.
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ABC Network - The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (Promo, 1976)

Views: 4942

Here's a promo for The Paul Lynde Halloween Special on the ABC Network, which aired on Friday, October 29th 1976 at 8pm. The special featured the rock group KISS, Donny & Marie, Tim Conway, and more.

Main voiceover by Ernie Anderson. Ending voiceover by Ed Jordan.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 27th 1976.

CBS Network - The Body Human: The Magic Sense & "Paris" (Promos, 1979)

Views: 1860

Here are CBS network promos for The Body Human: The Magic Sense (which aired on Thursday, September 6th 1979; promo voiceover by Alan Berns) and James Earl Jones in "Paris" (voiceover by Danny Dark).

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 2nd 1979.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 - "Maury Povich" (Short Promos, 1976/77)

Views: 1761

Here are two short promos for the coming arrival of Maury Povich as co-anchor with Ron Hunter of the 4:30pm and 6pm editions of NewsCenter5 on WMAQ Channel 5. The first features Broadway star Carol Channing, the second Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota), each giving testimonials about what effect Mr. Povich will have on Chicago viewers. (It would be another decade, however, before Maury would have a major effect on the rest of the country.)

These aired on local C...