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Raisins from California - "Nature's Candy" with Molly Ringwald (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2253

Here's a commercial for Raisins from California, with a young Molly Ringwald (years before her becoming part of the "Brat Pack" and her breakout starring role in "Pretty in Pink") as a babysitter tending to two young kids - and feeding them raisins while extolling its virtues as an ideal snack.

Ending voiceover by ??

Sponsored by California Raisin Advisory Board.

Trivia Note: Ms. Ringwald's birthday is February 18th - the same day as that of "Lil' ...

Arnie Yusim Chevrolet With Harry Caray (Partial Commercial, 1978)

Views: 4043

Here's a partial commercial - cuts off about 10 seconds early unfortunately, but it's the best we've got so far - for Arnie Yusim Chevrolet featuring the late, great Sox and Cubs broadcaster, Harry Caray.

Arnie Yusim Chevrolet was at 4849 North Broadway.

"Sometimes you might feel like you need a shovel when you go to buy a car..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 21st 1978. (My 4th Birthday!)

Son Of Svengoolie - "Angry at the Smurfs" (Break 10, Show #334 - Last Show)

Views: 2568

Here is break #10 of WFLD Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "Supersonic Man". This was his last show, #334. :-(

Original Airdate: Saturday, January 25th 1986. (His final show taped on Wednesday, January 22nd 1986)

Includes:

"Angry at the Smurfs"

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie. Also starring Doug Scharf as Doug Graves.

WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics With Frazier Thomas - "A Christmas Carol" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 5251

Here's a nice promo for an airing of "A Christmas Carol" on WGN Channel 9's Family Classics with host Frazier Thomas.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 20th 1981.

Son of Svengoolie - "Studio Tour" (Break 5, Show #334 - Last Show)

Views: 2298

Here is break #5 of WFLD Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "Supersonic Man". This was his last show, #334. :-(

Original Airdate: Saturday, January 25th 1986. (His final show taped on Wednesday, January 22nd 1986)

Includes:

"Studio Tour"

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie. Also starring Doug Scharf as Doug Graves. You can also see Jim Barton in this clip.

Illinois Lottery Daily Game - "You Can Call It Fun" With Bill Saluga (Commercial #1, 1981)

Views: 2406

Here's a commercial for the Illinois Lottery - The Daily Game - featuring a carnival barker type character named Raymond J. Johnson Jr. played by Bill Saluga. (He was the "You can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay, or you can call me..." guy.)

(There is also a slightly different version of the same commercial)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, February 1st 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - Comedy Festival (Opening Excerpt, 1984)

Views: 818

Here is the opening (Sadly, incomplete) from WFLD Metromedia Channel 32's Comedy Festival program. This dates to around May 1984. Includes:

Ending of some Secretary training program commercial on another channel

Quick flash of "WBBS-TV West Chicago and Chicago - Stay Tuned for the WPWR-TV Movie at 2:30 am on Channel 60" (also repeated in Spanish)

Our Miss Brooks - Weekdays at 10:30 am (from unknown channel)

WFLD Channel 32 Comedy Fes...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "The Beer Hunter" (Partial Segment, 1981)

Views: 2500

Here's a partial segment from Son of Svengoolie episode #122 showing the original "Dracula" on WFLD Channel 32.

Unfortunately, the person who recorded the show did it in Black & White, but hey, it's better than nothing. :-) (they also cut most of the break)

Includes:

"The Beer Hunter" parody movie promo with Jim Barton announcing.

A part of the mail segment before the tape sadly runs out. :-(

That's it for this one...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliche" (Part 2, 1989)

Views: 477

Here is Part 2 of a funny holiday themed sketch from The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliche". Features:

- Uncle Beelzebub presenting the rebus puzzle game "Win, Lose, or Drawl..." (with Jim Barton voiceover as one of the people guessing)

- Parody of a bad infomercial pitchman (The "Money-Makin' Seminar" guy...wish I could remember his name) (or maybe I don't)

This is from Episode 22, which featured the movie "The Champ".

This aire...