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WFLD Metromedia Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Berwynna" (Break #5, Show #249)

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Here is commercial break #5 of WFLD Metromedia Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "The Eye Creatures". Includes:

Solo Detergent (Forgot to add the Fabric Softener)

Citrus Hill Orange Juice

GE Spacemaker Appliances (different one)

Fame promo

Son of Svengoolie 'Baretta' parody - "Berwynna" (Rich Koz as Berwynna)

Franco-American SpaghettiO's

Meineke

Buttermatch...

The Eight Days of Chanukah - "Super Nosh" with Jack Klugman (1979)

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Here's another short piece on one of the aspects of the eight days of Chanukah (or do you say Hanukkah), with actor Jack Klugman (a.k.a. Oscar Madison of the TV series version of The Odd Couple, and also the title character of Quincy, M.E. that was airing on the NBC network at the time of this segment) describing the various foods served during the holidays, including goose stuffed with dumplings; kugel (a pudding containing noodles, cheese and raisins); latkes (potato pancakes)...

1st Metropolitan Builders - "Easy Maintenance Aluminum Siding" with Peter Lawford (Commercial #2, 1979)

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Here's another commercial for 1st Metropolitan Builders, featuring legendary actor (and former Rat Packer) Peter Lawford explaining how aluminum siding on the outside of a home is not only attractive but also saves money on heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, enhances a home's resale value, and is easy to maintain.

Another commercial with Mr. Lawford can be seen here.

Ending voi...

WSNS Channel 44 - All Night Movies - "Magical Mystery Tour" (Commercial Break #4, 1980)

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Here's Commercial Break #4 from the Saturday All Night Movies presentation of "Magical Mystery Tour" on WSNS TV-44. Includes:

Channel 44 Saturday All Night Movies "Owl" Logo bumper

Country Music Magazine commercial offer

Dinah! & Friends promo (Mal Wyman voiceover at end)

The Gong Show promo (different one than we've seen before) (Don Ferris voiceover at end)

Channel 44 Movie "Film Reels" card - The Beatles - Magical M...

WMAQ Channel 5 - "The NBC Mystery Tornado" (1972)

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Here's an onscreen tornado warning during a re-run broadcast of Columbo in "Death Lends a Hand" as part of The NBC Mystery Movie lineup on WMAQ Channel 5.

"Tornado watch for Logan, Denitt, Macon, Menard and Sangamon counties. Locally severe thunderstorms with possible tornados - continues in effect until midnight."

Note: This was originally broadcast in ...

WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics With Frazier Thomas - "The War Of The Worlds" (Opening, 1978)

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Here is the opening to the Family Classics With Frazier Thomas presentation of "The War of the Worlds" on WGN Channel 9.

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 Chicago TV on Sunday, November 19th 1978 at ...

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Breakdancing & Belafonte" (Part 1, 1984)

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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)

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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...