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WHEN Channel 5 - Channel 5 Morning Report with Mike Leiderman - "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (1971?)
Views: 1009
Transferred direct from Quad 2" tape, and not from Chicago itself, but Chicago-related, as this features Mike Leiderman who would go on to become a fixture both in front of and behind the camera in Chicago television (mainly at WMAQ Channel 5 and WFLD Channel 32).
This was from the days when he was an anchor at CBS affiliate WHEN Channel 5 (now WTVH) in Syracuse, NY. It is one of the four-minute Channel 5 Morning Reports he anchored at 8:55am and 9:55am (ET). On this p...
WGN Channel 9 - The Ray Rayner Show - "The Bye-Bye Show" - "A Merri Goodbye" (Part 5, 1981)
Views: 9134
Here is Part 5 of the final episode of The Ray Rayner Show as shown on WGN Channel 9. Includes:
"Kids in Chicago Having a Good Time" Ray Rayner bumper (Merri Dee voiceover)
Date, Weather, and Sports report shown
A Visit with Cuddley Dudley (Roy Brown)
Merri Dee comes by to say farewell to Ray and give Cud a scratch on the ears
Time shown (Merri Dee voiceover)
Ray Rayner bumper slate
Thi...
WBBM Channel 2 - TV 2 News at 10pm (Part 3, 1973)
Views: 1625
Here's Part 3 of a complete edition of the TV 2 News at 10pm on WBBM Channel 2 with anchor Bob Wallace. Also featuring Bob Faw, John Coughlin, and a brief shot of Bruce Roberts. Includes:
Bob Wallace introduces a report by Bob Faw on efforts to save the old wooden Deerfield, IL train station which is set to be replaced by "a sturdy, but architecturally dull, masonry and metal structure"; the film report shows people at work painting the old wooden train station, and ar...
WGN Channel 9 - WGN Friday Night Movie - "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (Commercial Break, 1980)
Views: 2330
Here's a commercial break during the WGN Friday Night Movie presentation of "The Incredible Shrinking Man" on WGN Channel 9. Includes:
All Temperature Cheer - "Dad's Old Sweater"
Ball Park franks - "Summer at the Lake"
WGN Weather Break with Tom Skilling
WGN Friday Night Movie bumper (voiceover by Clif Mercer)
Robitussin cough syrup
Charmin toilet tissue with Mr. Whipple - "The Soft...
WGN Channel 9 - The Morning Movie - "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" (Extended Break, 1980)
Views: 1454
Here's an extended break from The Morning Movie presentation of the 1934 W.C. Fields film "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" on WGN Channel 9. Includes:
The Morning Movie bumper (with Merri Dee voiceover advising of her upcoming Mid-Morning Report to come after commercials)
Commercial: Lincoln Upholstery & Carpet Co. - "Carpeting of the 80's - Priced Like the 50's" - 3 rooms of carpeting for only $169 - less than $10 a month - with free bonu...
WFLD Channel 32 - Newscene Headlines With Kathy McFarland (Pre-Movie) (1982)
Views: 1760
Here's the (Pre-Movie) Newscene Headlines on WFLD Channel 32 featuring Kathy McFarland. Includes:
Field Communications ID
Suspect arrested in shooting of 38-year-old off-duty Chicago police officer John Weller
Alderman Wilson Frost believes the Mayor and other city lawmakers are underpaid.
More bad news about the economy: index of leading economic indicators dropped 6/10ths of a percent in January
Commercial: Dawn dish...
WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - Jon Erikson/Steve & Garry (Part 1, 1981)
Views: 4989
Here is Part 1 of AM Chicago on WLS Channel 7 featuring guests Jon Erikson and Steve & Garry. Includes:
Opening of AM Chicago hosted by Robb Weller (with voiceover by Fred Kasper) (thanks to Janice Kos for this info)
Interview with Jon Erikson - first person to swim the English Channel three times nonstop.
AM Chicago bumper teaser for Monday's show (The Stars of Hill Street Blues). Features music by Steve Winwood - "While You See A Chance".
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WGN Channel 9 - The Ray Rayner Show - "The Bye-Bye Show" - "Fraz & Roy" (Part 4, 1981)
Views: 5100
Here is Part 4 of the final episode of The Ray Rayner Show as shown on WGN Channel 9. Includes:
"Kids in Chicago Having a Good Time" Ray Rayner bumper (Merri Dee voiceover)
Date, Weather, and Sports report shown
Ray Rayner's Quiz time - interrupted by special guest Fraizer Thomas telling a joke and saying farewell and good luck to Ray.
Roy Brown comes out to do some schtick and say farewell to Ray.
Time shown
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WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News (Opening, 1979)
Views: 6802
Here is the opening segment for the Eyewitness News at 10 on WLS Channel 7; featuring Jay Levine, Mike Hale, Jay Berry, and Carol Bogart. Includes:
Skycam 7 bumper
Eyewitness News open (voiceover by Wayne Atkinson)
90 Americans held hostage by Iranian students as they storm U.S. Embassy
Chicagoans facing gas shortage due to teamsters truck drivers' strike
International Harvester strike
Coo...