WFLD Channel 32 - The Best Of Chicago (Part 2, 1983)

Here's Part 2 of a neat special called The Best of Chicago on WFLD Channel 32.
It was produced and directed by the multi-talented WFLD veteran Don Shannon, who graciously donated a copy to us. Don, whose name you have undoubtedly seen here before, was involved in producing and directing a variety of shows at WFLD spanning many decades. From Jerry G. Bishop's Svengoolie to PM Magazine and everything in between - Don saw it all.

Hosted by Norman Mark (who also co-produced it with Don), Best of Chicago purports to find just that - the "Best" of everything in the city, through an unscientific survey. A lot of this seems very reminiscent of the later Wild Chicago program, but you could probably say that about a lot of shows.

Part 2 brings us the best food for dogs - at Famous Fido's Doggie Deli - 1527 West Devon, featuring co-owner Gloria Lissner. Then it was off find the best Animal Stories with (of course) Larry Lujack and Tommy Edwards at WLS radio. Next, the best zoo animal at Brookfield Zoo featuring Olga the Walrus and more suggestions for the best pizza in Chicago (shout-out to Aurelio's!). Then, Norman Mark interviews Bill Gleason, Bill Jauss, Mike Davis (Deputy Sports Editor for the Chicago Sun-Times), and Mike Royko (in a sort of proto-Sport Writers On TV) about the best sports teams and athletes in Chicago. Finally, we see the best sightseeing at the O'Hare customs checkpoint for the International terminal.

This aired on local Chicago TV Wednesday March 30, 1983 during the 7pm to 7:30pm timeframe. (it was also re-run on Sunday, April 3rd 1983 from 6:30-7pm).

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