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A Trilogy of Three Plays at the First Chicago Theatre (Commercial, 1987)

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Here's a commercial for the Gospel Repertory Theatre in Mary Matthews Productions' presentation of A Trilogy of Three Plays at the First Chicago Theatre located at the First National Bank Building in downtown Chicago. The plays were "Jesus at a Wedding in Cana," "A Man Called Jesus," and "Jesus Called, 'Lazarus Come Forth'." Ticket group rates available.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 20th 1987 during the 10pm to 10:30...

WMAQ Channel 5 - Meditations, Sign-Off, & Anthem (1984)

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Here's the sermon segment Meditations on WMAQ Channel 5 followed by the station sign-off and national anthem. Also preceeded by a WMAQ "The People's Court" bumper promo and ending with some static.

The pastor during Meditations is Rev. Richard (Dick) D. Ahlberg of the First Evangelical Free Church. Voiceover for the Station Sign-off is Ed Grennan. Music used for Meditations is "Last Dance" by Chuck Mangione.

Wow, who knew - 2-16-84 was Judgment Day? Do...

The CBS Library - "The Incredible Book Escape" (Opening, 1980)

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Here is the opening for The CBS Library presentation of "The Incredible Book Escape". Includes:

Opening sequence for The CBS Library (mostly complete)
Opening Credits for "The Incredible Book Escape"
Partial CBS Library bumper
Part of Crest "Toothopolis" commercial
Partial CBS Library return bumper

"This program has been recommended by The National Educational Association"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday June ...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Break #4, 1983)

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Here's the fourth commercial break for the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Sven about to sing a number when pianist Doug Graves (Doug Scharf) complains about his singing, after which Lawrence Welcome (Rich Koz in a double role, thanks to the magic of television) gives pointers to "Mr. Goolie" on proper song "introduction'm" by citing his various catchphrases - and after going on and on with one ad plug...

WBBM Channel 2 - Partial Anthem, Sign-Off, & Bars (1978)

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Here's a clip that's pretty rare - Includes the ending of the National Anthem (recording starts late for some reason), the Station Sign-Off (with voiceover by Jerry Harper), about 24 seconds of black, and then color bars on WBBM Channel 2. Watch during the color bars for a on-screen ID and voiceover. (different announcer)

Also includes a cool "color-lightning" station ID animation before the color bars. (Voiceover by?)

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1978. ...

WGN Channel 9 - Station Sign-On (1980)

Views: 8737

Here is a mostly complete Station Sign-On from WGN Channel 9. The National Anthem was cut.

The announcer doing the Station ID at the beginning is Carl Greyson and the voiceover for the Sign-On is Steve Hunter.

Followed by "WGN Television - 24 Hours a Day" ID with "Last Farewell" music (voiceover by Steve Hunter); which in turn is followed by part of opening titles of William Tell (a.k.a. The Adventures of William Tell), a British-produced syndicate...

WFLD Channel 32 - He-Man (Commercial Break #9, 1987)

Views: 2211

Here is a commercial break from He-Man on WFLD Channel 32 from 1987. Includes:

He-Man Orko bumper

Dr. Science promo (Duck's Breath Mystery Theater)

Golden Grahams (again)

G.I. Joe

National Safety Council PSA - Baby Sleeping Safety

Popeye PSA - "Keep Babies Away from Houseplants" (jeez Popeye, is there anything we shouldn't be afraid of?)

He-Man Orko bumper (return)

WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Bullets (Part 2, 1979)

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Here's Part 2 of the Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Bullets game on WGN Channel 9, announced by Jack Fleming and Johnny "Red" Kerr. Includes:

A shot of the players practicing on the court as Jack states that this is being broadcast "with the express authority of the Chicago Bulls and the National Basketball Association" and prohibitions on any use without their consent. He and John s...

WTTW Channel 11 - "Show Ending, Promo & Start of News" (1974)

Views: 1782

Here's a tiny snippet of the end of "Made in Chicago" (the predecessor to Soundstage) followed by a promo for Evening at Pops with the Carpenters (main voiceover by longtime WGBH Boston staff announcer William Pierce) (ending voiceover by Bob Longbons) and then a couple seconds of the beginning of the National Newswatch break. (voiceover by Bob Longbons)

Note: This was originally broadcast in color, but captured on this early home videotape recording in black and whi...