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WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Breakdancing & Belafonte" (Part 1, 1984)
Views: 2433
Here's Part 1 of a partial episode of AM Chicago starring Oprah Winfrey as host. (the video clears up after the first 18 seconds) This episode features Harry Belafonte talking about his involvement with the movie "Beat Street" (released earlier in the month) and featuring some of Chicago's most talented break dancers. Includes:
Scenes from "Beat Street"
Commercial: Diet Pepsi Free
Commercial: MCI Long Distance (featuring Burt Lancaster)
WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics With Frazier Thomas - "Shenandoah" (Opening, 1984)
Views: 3940
Here's the opening of the Family Classics presentation of Shenandoah on WGN Channel 9. Featuring Frazier Thomas as host. (note: has the updated logo version)
The Family Classics theme song was called "Moviescope" and was a piece of library music composed by Dennis Berry. It was originally released on the Berry/Conroy label.
This aired on local...
WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Promo and Illinois Lottery Drawing (01-25-86)
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Here is an (incomplete) PM Magazine Promo & Illinois Lottery Drawing from January 25th, 1986. This was shown during WFLD Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "Supersonic Man". This was his last show, #334. :-(
The announcer during the lottery drawing is none other than WGN's own Dean Richards.
There's that background music during the lottery drawing. You can also hear it in a 1984 Lincoln Tech commercial and a 1984 WFLD Lottery Drawing that I poste...
WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics - "My Friend Flicka" (Opening, 1982)
Views: 1910
Here's the opening of the Family Classics presentation of My Friend Flicka (1943) on WGN Channel 9.
Hosted by Frazier Thomas.
Preceeded by a "WG - Entertains You" promo for "At The Movies".
The Family Classics theme song was called "Moviescope" and was a piece of library music composed by Dennis Berry. It was originally released...
ABC Network - World News Tonight - "The Crash of Flight 191" (Part 5 - Non-Crash News, 1979)
Views: 1325
Here's Part 5 (the last part) of a complete edition (with commercials) of ABC's World News Tonight with Peter Jennings in London and Max Robinson in Washington (Frank Reynolds was on vacation), from the day of the worst air disaster in U.S. history, the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 just outside Chicago's O'Hare Airport. This segment has more of the non-crash news of the day. Featuring Stephen Geer and Richard Mayk. Includes the following national news read or introduced by ...
WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Break #6, 1983)
Views: 1124
Here's the sixth commercial break for the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:
Commercial: 7-Eleven (7-11) - "Freedom's Waiting for You"
Commercial: Extra Absorbent White Cloud (previously seen in the fourth break)
Commercial: 1st Metropolitan Builders - showing the different kind of kitchens they build - "Building with Chicago for 30 Years"
Son of Svengool...
Hershey's Kisses With Jason Alexander (Commercial, 1981)
Views: 3607
Here's a commercial for Hershey's Kisses featuring Jason Alexander of Seinfield fame.
"The name of the little bueslesque comic who appears at the end is Comic/character actor/comedy writer, singer and burlesque performer Mr.Joey Faye. Mr. Faye had also appeared in many Broadway musicals, most notably "Top Banana"with Mr. Phil Silvers, Ms.Rose Marie and Mr.Jack Albertson and he played "Myer" on the "Mack & Myer For Hire" TV comedies with Mr. Mickey Deems. Mr. Faye al...
WPWR Channel 60 - Triple Feature Matinee - "Reefer Madness" (Opening, 1983)
Views: 3059
Here's the opening of the unintentionally hilarious propaganda film "Reefer Madness" on WPWR Channel 60 (as part of their "Triple Feature Matinee") Includes:
Ending of the previous film "College Swing"
"Reefer Madness Coming Up Next" WPWR bumper (voiceover by ??)
WPWR Joker's Wild promo - Weekdays at 6:30pm (and 7:30am??) (ending voiceover by ??)
"Use Less Salt" American Heart Association PSA - "We're Fighting For Your Life"
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WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Frankenstein" (Break #7, 1985)
Views: 1807
Here's Break #7 to another rare episode of Son of Svengoolie. This was number 302 where he was presenting the classic film "Frankenstein". Includes:
Sven bumper
Commercial: Suitery with Garry Meier (again)
Commercial: Cabbage Patch Kids chewable vitamins featuring pediatrician and author Dr. Lendon H. Smith (who's voice is clearly replaced by a voiceover)
Commercial: 1st City Builders
Commercial: Plywood Minnesota - "Extra E...