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WGN Channel 9 - Pope John Paul II Comes to Chicago (Promo, 1979)

Views: 2445

Here's a promo for an upcoming one-hour special, Pope John Paul II Comes to Chicago (a.k.a. Pope John Paul II: The Visitor We Won't Forget, a.k.a. A Remembrance - Pope John Paul II Visit to Chicago), for Sunday, December 23rd at 8pm on WGN Channel 9.

Voiceover by John Drury, who hosted this special.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 21st 1979 shortly before 9am.

WBBM Channel 2 - The Mike Douglas Show with Robert Blake (Promo, 1979)

Views: 1951

Here's a promo for the upcoming week's intinerary for The Mike Douglas Show on WBBM Channel 2, with Baretta's Robert Blake as co-host and featuring such guests as Dallas' Victoria Principal and her then-husband Christopher Skinner (they would divorce a year from this show), and Tiny Tim crooning "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?".

Main voiceover by Mike Douglas. Ending voiceover by Bob Carrington.

"I laugh at life; I mean I think the whole thing...

Grapes - The Natural Snack [Monster] (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1196

Here's a commercial for grapes, featuring a "snack monster" holding various sugar-coated foods (chocolate cakes with white frosting, ice cream cones, chocolate bars) and asking a little girl what's in grapes (no chocolate coverings, frosting, or preservatives), and finally venturing that "there's a game in here." A reference to the holiday season is mentioned at the end of this spot.

Is there an exact Alice in Wonderland reference in here that I'm not getting? Or is it...

ABC Network - New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979 (Part 7, 1978)

Views: 1682

Here's Part 7, the last part, of New Year's Rockin' Eve 1979 with Dick Clark live in Times Square, as aired on WLS Channel 7. Features Erik Estrada and Lauren Tewes (Julie from The Love Boat) as hosts. Unfortunately, all but one of the commercial breaks were cut out. Includes special guests Chuck Mangione, Village People, Tanya Tucker, Rick James, and Barry Manilow.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 31st 1978 during the 10:30pm to 12 Midnight t...

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

Views: 3597

Here is a (partial) preview for the next week's show during the Family Classics With Frazier Thomas presentation of "War of the Worlds" on WGN Channel 9. The next week's movie was "Dr. Dolittle". Also includes some bumper excerpts.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 19th 1978.

TV Magic Cards with Marshall Brodien (Commercial, 197?)

Views: 1405

Here's a commercial for TV Magic Cards, a product created by magician Marshall Brodien (Bozo's Wizzo) who starts off showing one of his tricks, and then describing what the cards are about. This commercial was memorably parodied by Son of Svengoolie as "Real Life Magic".

Ends with notice of availability (for just $1.98) at Dominick's Finer Foods, Goldblatt's Stationery, and Walgreens (voiceover by Clif Mer...

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

Views: 7727

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 ??

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

Views: 2247

Here are a couple bumper excerpts (and a tiny commercial snippet) during the Family Classics With Frazier Thomas presentation of "War of the Worlds" on WGN Channel 9.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 19th 1978.

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

Views: 11315

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)

(Quality's a little if...