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WXYZ Channel 7 - 11 O'Clock Action News - "Swine Flu" (Opening, 1976)

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Here's the opening and first story on the 11 O'Clock Action News on WXYZ Channel 7. WXYZ is the ABC affilliate in Detroit. Includes a story on the Swine Flu epidemic of 1976 - the same type we're going through now.

This aired on local Detroit TV on Wednesday, Oct. 13th 1976. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Wanda The Weather Bunny" (Commercial, 1971)

Views: 4870

Here's a real blast from the past - the memorable "I'm Wanda your Weather Bunny" commercial (or would you call it a promo?) for Eyewitness News at 6 and 10 on WLS Channel 7 featuring Joel Daly, Bill Frink, John Coleman, and Fahey Flynn.

Features actor Ray MacDowell playing the part of the news anchor in the globe, "H.B. Mendicott".

It's a Sedelmaier! - Joe Sedelmaier produced this, who was the man behind many famous spots including Where's the Beef and th...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Gacy Trial Begins" (Excerpt, 1980)

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Here's a short excerpt from an Eyewitness News story on WLS Channel 7 reporting the start of John Wayne Gacy's trial. Features Fahey Flynn's voice at the beginning, as well as Joel Daly and Vivian Rosenberg reporting. Also features Lola Woods, mother of one of the victims.

WLS courtroom sketches by Andy Austin.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, February 6th 1980.

ABC News Viewpoint - The Day After (Part 3, 1983)

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Here is Part 3 of the live ABC News Viewpoint special on "The Nuclear Dilemma". This aired after The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. Hosted by Ted Koppel.

Panel of guests were Dr. Henry Kissinger, Carl Sagan, Brent Scowcroft, William F. Buckley, Jr., Elie Wiesel, and Robert McNamara.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, November 20th 1983.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "The Rise Of 60" (1984)

Views: 4551

Here's a segment of the Eyewitness News on WLS Channel 7 with anchors Linda Yu and Joel Daly.

Media Columnist and critic Gary Deeb (whatever became of him?) reports on the rise of WPWR Channel 60, lead by their wunderkind, "the boy genius in a beard", program director Neal Sabin. :-)

How in the world did he swing such great free advertising on a competing station??

"That refugee from the glue factory - Mr. Ed..."

This aired on local...

NBC News Update With Bob Kur (1978)

Views: 2730

Here's an NBC News Update with Bob Kur. Stories Include:

Secretary of State Vance says that Israel's decision to expand settlements has deterred progress in peace talks with Egypt.

President Carter says negotiations between Israel and Egypt are slow, tedious and not sure.

In Italy a Red Brigade (Brigate Rosse) terrorist sent to jail over crimes unrelated to the kidnapping and murder of Aldo Moro.

Daylight Savings Time ends overnight...

WBBM Channel 2 - The 10 O'Clock News - "The Death of John Lennon" (Part 3 - Weather, 1980)

Views: 1167

Here's Part 3 of The 10 O'Clock News on WBBM Channel 2 from the day after John Lennon was murdered. Includes:

Some Bill and Walter banter

Weather with John Coughlin

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

ABC News Viewpoint - The Day After - "More Audience Questions" (Part 6, 1983)

Views: 3782

Here is Part 6 of the live ABC News Viewpoint special on "The Nuclear Dilemma". This aired after The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. Hosted by Ted Koppel.

Panel of guests were Dr. Henry Kissinger, Carl Sagan, Brent Scowcroft, William F. Buckley, Jr., Elie Wiesel, and Robert McNamara.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, November 20th 1983.

ABC News Viewpoint - The Day After - "Audience Questions" (Part 5, 1983)

Views: 2955

Here is Part 5 of the live ABC News Viewpoint special on "The Nuclear Dilemma". This aired after The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. Hosted by Ted Koppel.

Panel of guests were Dr. Henry Kissinger, Carl Sagan, Brent Scowcroft, William F. Buckley, Jr., Elie Wiesel, and Robert McNamara.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, November 20th 1983.