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WGN Channel 9 - The Andy Griffith Show - "Watching The Detectives" (Promo, 1989)

Views: 4169

Here's a memorable promo for The Andy Griffith Show on WGN Channel 9 featuring Elvis Costello's "Watching The Detectives". The show came back to their schedule on Monday, June 19th 1989 at 6pm.

Ending voiceover by Doug Paul.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, June 7th 1989.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Three Stooges - "So Long Mr. Chumps" (Ending, 1979)

Views: 860

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here is the ending for the short "So Long Mr. Chumps" and the partial ending of The Three Stooges on WFLD Channel 32. (before the recording was stopped)

Voiceover by Ron Beattie.

"Stay tuned for Newstalk with Naurice Roberts. Want to plan your family without using artificial birth control? Register for natural family planning classes at St. Joseph Hospi...

The Star Wars Holiday Special - "Let's Blow This Thing And Go Home" (Part 12, 1978)

Views: 4285

Here's Part 12, the last part, of The Star Wars Holiday Special. Thank the maker, it's over.

(Part 11, the penultimate part, was previously posted here)

End credits voiceover by Bill Martin.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 17th 1978.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Beyond the Time Barrier" (Opening, 1986)

Views: 2181

Here's the opening segment of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1960 film "Beyond the Time Barrier" on WFLD Channel 32.

This was from within the last weeks of the program (for the record, it's Show #333, per Chicago EpGuides.com), prior to its cancellation in preparation for the transition in station ownership from Metromedia to Fox Television Stations. At this point, the show was switched ...

Spirit Of Light - Doctor Who Convention (Commercial Offer, 1983)

Views: 3929

Here's a commercial for the Spirit of Light Doctor Who Convention - a 20th Anniversary Ultimate Celebration featuring Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton, which took place on November 26th & 27th 1983 - at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare.

(video has some issues)

Voiceover (except ordering information) by Jon Pertwee.

This aired on local Chicago TV in November 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Afternoon Fun - "The Banana Splits" (Promo, 1982)

Views: 4512

Just unearthed from a Umatic tape today! Here's the only Banana Splits footage from WFLD yet found - a promo (about 95% complete) during a presentation of the Monkees on Lunchtime Fun. They were on at 3:30pm during this time.

Just for the heck of it I also left in the Monkees bumper at the end.

If I'm not mistaken, this was during the last few months of the Banana Splits' run on WFLD.

Voiceover by Dr. Don.

This aired on local Chica...

WFLD Channel 32 - Keyfax Nite-Owl Service - "1 Day To Go!" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 2016

Direct from 2" Quad - here is a promo for the premiere of Nite-Owl! This one is a 10 second spot, advertising that the program begins in 1 days time.

We can hear WFLD director Don Shannon give a quick lead-in before the promo starts.

Voiceover during the promo by Jim Barton.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 6th 1981.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Sword of Justice - "Port of Entry" (Opening & Break, 1979)

Views: 1970

Here's the opening and first commercial break for the next-to-last presentation of the short-lived series, Sword of Justice, on WMAQ Channel 5; this episode, "Port of Entry," was originally telecast on December 24th 1978.

The series - one of several offerings over the years from Glen A. Larson (a former member of the 1950's and '60's singing group The Four Preps) - starred Dack Rambo as Jack Cole, an avenger a la Zorro only without the mask, and co-starred Alex Courtney ...

Cookie Crisp - "Parade Of Games" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 4318

Here's a commercial for Cookie Crisp cereal featuring their Wizard mascot (referenced on NBC's Community yesterday) as well as the "Parade of Games" promotion where you can win a bunch of board games by writing to Libertyville, IL of all places.

"You Can't Have Cookies For Breakfast - You CAN Have Cookie Crisp!" (uh, Cookie Crisp basically IS cookies, so don't try to dress it up like I'm eating all healthy)

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton.

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