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White Fence Farm (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2715

Here's another commercial for that great old-time eatery, White Fence Farm, whose owner and founder, Robert J. Hastert, Jr., died at the age of 73.

Great chicken and corn fritters, and lots of interesting knick-knacks to look at before or after dinner. I have fond memories of going here as a kid. It's definitely a one-of-a-kind experience ...

The Eight Days of Chanukah - "Super Nosh" with Jack Klugman (1979)

Views: 1079

Here's another short piece on one of the aspects of the eight days of Chanukah (or do you say Hanukkah), with actor Jack Klugman (a.k.a. Oscar Madison of the TV series version of The Odd Couple, and also the title character of Quincy, M.E. that was airing on the NBC network at the time of this segment) describing the various foods served during the holidays, including goose stuffed with dumplings; kugel (a pudding containing noodles, cheese and raisins); latkes (potato pancakes)...

WVTV Channel 18 [Milwaukee, WI] - "Partial EBS Test" (1980)

Views: 2996

Here's a partial test of the Emergency Broadcasting System on an unknown station in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. The person was recording some Woody Woodpecker cartoons and although they cut out the commercials they did decide to record most of the EBS test. It's pretty simple, consisting only of a single, rather discolored slide.

Did they have to traumatize kids by airing these tests during cartoons? It seems like they did the same thing in Chicago too from what I recall....

WTTW Channel 11 - Children's Fair - "Villa Alegre" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 17673

Here is the opening and first minute (before the tape ended) of an episode of the kid's show "Villa Alegre" (Happy Village) on WTTW Channel 11. Villa Alegre was the first national bilingual (Spanish/English) program in the United States. It was similar to another bilingual children's show of the era, Carrascolendas.

Also includes a sponsorship slide for Kraft at the beginning as well as the "Children's Fair" slide with voiceovers by Marty Robinson.

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WSNS Channel 44 - "Chicago's Television Sports Center" (Promo, 1974)

Views: 2586

Here's a promo for the sports lineup on WSNS Channel 44, which billed itself back then as "Chicago's Television Sports Center." The week's schedule spotlighted here consisted back then of:

- Boxing from the Forum on Mondays

- Bob Luce Wrestling on Tuesdays

- Boxing from the Olympic on Wednesdays

- Championship Bowling on Thursdays

- Chicago Wrestling on Fridays

- Ou...