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WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness Newsbrief with Fahey Flynn (1980)

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Here is an Eyewitness Newsbrief from WLS-TV Channel 7 with Fahey Flynn. Includes:

Eyewitness News brief previewing stories: John Gacy's mother comes to court to testify on his behalf; The Chicago Firefighters Union has rejected an agreement.

Ice Capades 40th Anniversary Show February 29th through March 9th at Chicago Stadium, sponsored by Brown's Chicken - It Tastes Better.

This news brief aired on local Chicago TV between 8 and 10pm, on Monday Feb...

State Street - "That Great Street At Christmas" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1606

Here's a nice holiday commercial for State Street - That Great Street - especially at Christmas time.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 15th 1980.

Marshall Field's - "Marshall Field's & Christmas" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 2667

Here's a Christmas commercial from Marshall Field's, with sales on various brands and styles of hats, scarves and mittens; and boxed 1/2 point diamond pendants from Pierre Cardin, on sale from $20 - $24 - "sure to put a sparkle in her eye," as the voiceover (by Bill Price) intones.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 4th 1980.

The Eight Days of Hanukkah - "Charity" with Alan King (1980)

Views: 1312

Here's a short piece on one of the aspects of the eight days of Chanukah, with legendary comedian and producer Alan King talking about the many different ways charity is given, and telling a tale of a respected rabbi and his envious driver. With illustrations.

This airing was brought to you by Marshall Field's (voiceover by Merri Dee).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 4th 1980.

Various Local Newscasts - "The Death Of Peter Sellers" (Excerpts, 1980)

Views: 2712

Here are some recordings made on the night that the death of British comic actor Peter Sellers was reported in Chicago. Features Walter Jacobson, Fahey Flynn, John Drury, Gene Siskel, and Carrie Cochran - as well as some short clips from a few of his best known movie roles.

*Note*: Peter Sellers is usually reported to have died on 7/24/80, and this is because it was after midnight in London that he died. So, these clips actually aired on 7/23/80 since Chicago is 6 hours behin...

Mr. Microphone By Ronco (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 3878

Here's a commercial for Mr. Microphone by Ronco with a holiday slant at the end. Is that John Gielgud - the famous British actor?

Not available everywhere. Only at:
Walgreens
Woolco/Woolworth
Venture
Osco Drug
Service Merchandise
Montgomery Ward
Ribordy Drug
Dominicks

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 20th 1981.

The Community Stores - "Community for Christmas" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2080

Here's a Christmas commercial for The Community Stores (Community Family Centers). Were these only local to Chicago?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980.

Long John Silvers With Heather O'Rourke (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2631

Here's a commercial for Long John Slivers seafood restaurant featuring child actress Heather O'Rourke - "Push Huppies!".

"Put a smile on your taste."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 11th 1982.

Long John Silvers - "Holiday Mugs" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 1096

Here's a holiday commercial for Long John Silvers featuring Norman Rockwell mugs.

This aired on Friday, November 29th 1985.