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WCIU Channel 26 - Chicago Wrestling & Boxing With Bob Luce (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 5991

Here's a promo for Chicago Wrestling & Boxing with host Bob Luce on WCIU Channel 26.

Not sure when this aired exactly, but based on other material on the tape its likely 1985. It says "Premieres Next Sunday" - maybe someone could find out the exact date?

Christmas Around the World/The Catholic Charities - "Christmas Wish List" (1979)

Views: 1969

Here are a couple of back-to-back bumper annoucements on WGN Channel 9 - one for the the 38th annual "Christmas Around the World" festival at the Museum of Science and Industry, and the other for The Catholic Charities' "Christmas Wish List".

Voiceover by Bob Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 3rd 1979.

MCA Records & Tapes - Olivia Newton-John - "ONJ For The Holidays" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 2288

Here's a commercial for a greatest hits compilation of Olivia Newton-John entitled ONJ, on MCA Records and Tapes.

"Specially priced at all Sears and Playback."

Ending voiceover by Jack Taylor?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 23rd 1977.

WGN Channel 9 - Emergency Broadcast System Test - "Tone Deaf?" (1980)

Views: 5811

The transfer of this video clip made possible by your generous donations!

Here's a test of the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) as broadcast on WGN Channel 9.

If the tone sounds off to you, it's because they screwed-up and only used the 853 Hz tone, instead of a combo of 853 and 960 Hz, as required.

Voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, April 10th 1980 during the 12:00pm to 1pm timeframe.

WGN Channel 9 - Lead-Off Man - "Bobby Murcer" (Opening, 1978)

Views: 7742

Here's the opening 30 seconds or so of Lead-Off Man on WGN Channel 9. Features Lou Boudreau talking to Bobby Murcer of the Chicago Cubs before the tape cuts off. :-(

Also features a WGN "Last Farewell" ID at the beginning (voiceover by Merri Dee)

Note: The music used as the theme to Lead-off Man is "The Billboard March", composed by John N. Klohr. The version used is performed by ??

Brought to you by Danley's Garage World.
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Boogie Nights By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3128

Here's a commercial for the disco album Boogie Nights by Ronco. Makes a great Christmas gift!

Not available everywhere. Only at:
Osco Drug
Woolworth & Woolco
Montgomery Ward
Venture
Community
Musicland
Sears

Ending voiceover by ??

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

The 10th Anniversary Johnny Cash Christmas Special (Promo, 1985)

Views: 1245

Here's a promo for a Christmas special on CBS - "The 10th Anniversary Johnny Cash Christmas Special".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 10th 1985.

WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls Vs. Seattle Supersonics (Opening, 1979)

Views: 11330

Here's the opening of a broadcast of Chicago Bulls basketball on WGN Channel 9. Features Bob Costas and Johnny "Red" Kerr live from The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington for the Chicago Bulls Vs. the Seattle Supersonics. There is also a short interview with Bulls Coach Jerry Sloan.

Sponsored by: Chevrolet, Schlitz, and True Value Hardware.

Includes a "Last Farewell" WGN-TV ID at the beginning. (not sure who the announcer is)

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

Views: 4042

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!)