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Son of Svengoolie - "Ghandi & Dagwood" (Break 4, Show #334 - Last Show)

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Here is break #4 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:

"Ghandi & Dagwood" (Parody of Blondie & Dagwood) - a classic!

Starring Rich Koz as Ghandi.

Star Wars Droid Factory by Kenner (Commercial, 1979)

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Here's a commercial for the Star Wars Droid Factory by Kenner. A "non-canon" toy that was a bit of a rare oddity back then since there was no "droid factory" in the original movie. Notable for allowing you to make an R2-D2 that actually looks like R2 (more so than the actual action figure) since it includes Artoo's middle extendable leg.

Voiceover by Norman Rose.

This aired on local Kansas City TV on Saturday, December 29th 1979. (1977 Copyright, Twentiet...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Club Goolie" (1983)

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Here is Break #1 of Son of Svengoolie Episode #181 on WFLD Channel 32 where that days' movie presentation was "PSI Factor".

Featuring the sketch, "Club Goolie" spoofing New Year's Eve celebrations.

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie and Doug Scharf as Doug Graves, the piano player.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 1st 1983.

Alberto VO5 Hair Spray With Rula Lenska (Commercial, 1979)

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Here's a commercial for Alberto VO5 hair spray with English television and theater "star" Rula Lenska. Also features an Alberto-Culver Silver Anniversary Sweepstakes offer at end where you can win $25,000 in Tiffany money (?)

Relevant Factoid: Son of Svengoolie loved to use her name as a punchline many times, especially in the early years of the show.

"Offer ends August 11, 1979."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th ...

Son of Svengoolie - "Berwyn Vice" (Break 1, Show #334 - Last Show)

Views: 1871

Here is break #1 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)

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie and Tombstone the Talking Skull. Also starring Doug Scharf as Doug Graves, and Jim Barton as the announcer.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Last Show" (Opening, 1986)

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Here is the open 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:

Dr. Rabbees (video screws up a bit in the middle)

Transfusion Punch

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie and Tombstone the Talking Skull. Also starring Doug Scharf as Doug Graves.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Bothersome Fans" (Promo, 1979)

Views: 3290

Here's a funny promo for Eyewitness News on WLS Channel 7 featuring Joel Daly, Fahey Flynn, Terry Murphy, John Drury, and a pre-fame George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) playing a talkative taxi driver. Also features a glimpse of Dr. Walt Lyons, John Coleman, Bill Frink, and Tim Weigel at the end.

"Eyewitness News - Number One and still getting stronger."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 21st 1979.

WLS Channel 7 - The Day After (Commercial Break #1, 1983)

Views: 2314

Here is commercial break #1 during The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. Includes:

Commodore Computers

100% Columbian Coffee with Juan Valdez (voiceover by Norman Rose)

Soloflex

Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Popcorn

Promo for ABC News Viewpoint special on The Day After with Ted Koppel, immediately following the movie...

The 24 Days of Christmas - "Bolivia" with Raquel Welch (1981)

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Here's another installment from the recurring 24 Days of Christmas one-minute featurettes. In this edition, legendary sex symbol (and Chicago native) Raquel Welch (nee Tejada) describes the Christmas traditions of Bolivia (where her father was born), which includes celebrating the holidays with a harvest festival and, on Christmas Eve, a children's dance on the narrow streets in the villages where they sing Bolivian Christmas carols.

This ends with a sponsor billboard f...