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WGN Channel 9 - John Drury and NewsNine (Opening & Break, 1980)

Views: 6825

Here's the opening moments of John Drury and NewsNine on WGN Channel 9. Also featuring sportscaster Bill Frink (who, like Drury, had come to WGN from WLS Channel 7), meteorologist Roger Triemstra, and commentator Len O'Connor. Includes:

WGN "Last Farewell" ID (voiceover by Marty McNeeley)

John Drury teases the following headlines:

- President Carter reports progress in trying to get 52 U.S. hostages held in Tehran released
- Possibi...

WGN Channel 9 - "Cubs/Sox Mix-Up" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 5554

Here's a promo for the Chicago Cubs on WGN Channel 9 - or wait, is it the Chicago White Sox? Even the announcer is mixed up as he continues to talk over the next PSA.

Anyone know the name of the music?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, May 19th 1981.

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

Views: 2714

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.

Muskrat Love (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 9477

Here's a really hilariously terrible record offer called Muskrat Love from TEJ Records.

Why did the artists involved allow their songs to be re-recorded by sound-alikes?

"So you don't forget, send before midnight tomorrow!"

This aired on local Detroit TV on Saturday, February 26th 1977 during the 5pm to 6pm hour. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WSNS Channel 44 - Chicago Bulls Basketball (Opening, 1975-1976)

Views: 3896

Here's a rare opening for airings of Chicago Bulls basketball on WSNS Channel 44 that was used for the 1975-1976 season (and longer?)

Anyone know what the music is?

"Dubbed by" (created by?) John Dickinson and Charles (Chuck) Zenkus on 10-21-75 according to the chyron at the beginning.

Girl's Talk - "1-900-230-1700" (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2590

Here's a commercial for one of those cheesy-bad 1-900 number ads, which were so ubiquitous in the early 90s.

Girl's Talk - 1-900-230-1700 ($2 per minute; from Palace Communications)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, June 22nd 1991 after 2am.

The Rhinestone & Stud Setter By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3307

Here's a holiday commercial for the Rhinestone and Stud Setter by Ronco. Makes a great Christmas gift!

Available at these fine stores:
Walgreens
Woolworth and Woolco
Osco Drug
Goldblatt's
Montgomery Ward

Ending voiceover by ??.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.

McDonald's - "Shamrock Shake" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 2744

Here's another (albeit, oddly short) commercial for McDonald's Shamrock Shake - the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day or just the start of Spring in general.

Boy, did they really make McDonald's employees wear those awful green uniforms? Were they just a seasonal thing or was this standard issue for many years?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, March 2nd 1985 during the 10:30pm to 12:00am timeframe.

Amalgamated Bank - "The Amalgamonster" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3726

Here's a quick 10-second commercial for Amalgamated Bank, which had it's own mascot, the Amalga-Monster. It eats stuffed lions and kangaroos. (reference to Harris Bank's Hubert the Lion and Continental Bank's Connie the Kangaroo stuffed giveaways)

State and Monroe Streets - Member FDIC

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 13th 1977 during the 5pm to 5:30pm timeframe.