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Mrs. Claus - "976-3333" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1733

Here's Santa Claus, shown here holding a book with children gathered around him, promoting a 976 phone number in which Mrs. Claus would speak with children on the phone while he's out delivering toys. Mrs. Claus is heard by voiceover near the end, going on about how busy Santa is.

Disclaimer shown at end: "Call Rates To Downtown Chicago Apply - By Phone Programs, Illinois." Another voiceover (by ??) advises children to get their parents' permission before calling.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News at 10pm - "Christmas & Snowfighter" (Excerpt, 1979)

Views: 3020

Here's an excerpt from Eyewitness News at 10pm on WLS Channel 7, anchored by Joel Daly and Terry Murphy (the latter filling in for Fahey Flynn). Also featuring a brief appearance from Dr. Walt Lyons at the end. Includes:

Joel reporting on:

- 900,000 Christmas shoppers packing stores in and around the State Street area, with footage from River Oaks in suburban Calumet City where shoppers took advantage of "after Thanksgiving" sales

- Dress ...

WLS Channel 7 - The Day After (Commercial Break #4, 1983)

Views: 2240

Here is Commercial Break #4 during The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. No sponsor wanted to buy ad time after the bombs were dropped, so this was the last break until the end of the movie. A full hour and 19 minutes with no commercial breaks or interruptions of any kind! Includes:

Commodore Computers - Zortek

Extra Strength Dexatrim

Dollar ...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News Tonight - "The Day After Reaction" (1983)

Views: 5399

Here's the opening segment for Eyewitness News Tonight at 10 on WLS Channel 7 - the major story of the day being the airing of The Day After - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States.

Jim Avila visits the home of a viewing "party" for the movie with 11 local residents Mike Healey, Linda Likin, Herschel Feldman, and Katherin Marienau.

Then Jim Gibbons reminds viewers of the Insta-Vote question, "Did THE DAY AF...

WBBM Channel 2 - TV2 News at 10 (Part 2, 1972)

Views: 1605

Here's Part 2 of an edition of the TV2 News at 10 on WBBM Channel 2, with Bob Wallace substituting for then-regular anchor Bob McBride. Also featuring Harry Porterfield.

This edition was transferred from the original 2" Quad tape.

Includes:

Bob reading or introducing the following items:

- Developments in the trial of Cook County State's Attorney Edward Hanrahan in connection with the December 4th 1969 incident where two Blac...