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WSNS Channel 44 - Illinois State Lottery - Super Shot (Part 1, 1976)

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This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's Part 1 of the Illinois State Lottery's Super Shot program on WSNS Channel 44. This was the Lottery's basketball-related game (the "Super Shot" signified hitting a basket). The hosts were Bob Hale and Sandie Wolsfeld (former Miss Illinoi...

WSNS Channel 44 - NHL Hockey - Blackhawks Vs. Flyers (Opening, 1978)

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Here's something pretty rare - the oldest TV-44 material yet found! The opening for an NHL Hockey matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers.

It starts out during a pre-show commercial break (some interference for the first couple minutes). Includes:

Roper Pilotless gas ranges (Available at Goldblatt Bros. "Home Centers") (only half of the commercial intact)

Gene Wulbert Ford - Home of the Van King - 820 West Madison Stree...

WTTW Channel 11 - Doctor Who - "The Max Headroom Pirating Incident" (1987)

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During a broadcast of the Dr. Who episode "Horror of Fang Rock" on WTTW Chicago Channel 11, on Sunday November 22nd, 1987, at around 11:15pm, a Video "Pirate" wearing a Max Headroom mask broke into the signal and transmitted one of the weirdest, unauthorized things ever to hit the Chicago airwaves.

Earlier in the evening on the same day, during the Nine O'Clock News on Channel 9 (Yes, a completely different channel) the Max Headroom Pirate also broke in - although it was for a...

WGN Channel 9 - Prime Time Movie - "Song of Bernadette" (Promo, Open, Bumper Excerpts, On-Screen ID & Technical Difficulties Moment, 1979)

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Here's some surviving clips (other than the recording of the film itself) from the "Prime Time Movie" broadcast of "Song of Bernadette" (1943), starring Jennifer Jones, on WGN Channel 9. Though not an Easter movie it often aired during or close to the holiday. All the commercial breaks were cut so this is what was left of interest.

Includes: (all voiceovers by Carl Greyson)

A mostly complete promo for the movie (I assume this aired shortly before it began)

WLS Channel 7 - The Day After (Commercial Break #5 - Post-Movie, 1983)

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Here is Commercial Break #5 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. Technically, this aired immediately after the movie ended. No sponsor wanted to buy ad time after the bombs were dropped, so there were no commercial breaks or interruptions for a full hour and 19 minutes! (until this) Includes:

ABC Circle Films ID

Commodore Computers (with actor Chris...

WTTW Channel 11 - "Profane Pledge" (1980)

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Here's the ending of The Great Radio Comedians (end credits cut off early) followed by a neat vintage pledge break on WTTW Channel 11. Features Michael Hirsh, who was also the producer of the highly-regarded documentary special "Making M*A*S*H". In between asking for donations, Mike shows some blooper outtakes from M*A*S*H, including a couple with a few bad words, which necessitates the standard disclaimer:

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environme...

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Dick & Doug" (Part 2, 1976)

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Here's Part 2 of an interview segment from AM Chicago on WLS Channel 7, in which host Steve Edwards interviews the legendary morning drive team of Dick (Sainte) and Doug (Dahlgren) - "Dick and Doug", who were fired from WCFL AM 1000 on March 12th 1976 midway through their air shift, after talking too much about that station's change in format from Top 40 to beautiful music (they had been explicitly forbidden to do so by WCFL's general manager, Lew Witz). In this part, they speak of va...

WMAQ Channel 5 - 4:30 Channel 5 News - "Mystery Lottery Winner Revealed" (1984)

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Here's a segment of Channel 5 News on WMAQ Channel 5, anchored by Ron Magers. Featuring Al Lerner reporting, with a brief appearance at the end by Deborah Norville.

Includes:

(mostly complete) Opening animated of the 4:30 Channel 5 News title sequence

Ron Magers reports that only one person won the $40 million Illinois State Lottery "Lotto" jackpot, and throws it to Al Lerner at 111 East Wacker where he interviews the winner, 28-year...

WTTW Channel 11 - "Its A Wonderful Pledge" (1987)

Views: 1937

Here is a hilarious and creative parody piece combining the ethos of Pledge Breaks with the classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life".

Former WTTW staffer and Emmy-award-winning producer Rick Kotrba recalls, "It was originally produced in December 1986 for party festivities at the WTTW studios. I was the writer/creator. The technician who recorded the sound and edited the video was Harvey Moshman.

In March 1987, this abridged version was created for broadc...