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WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Tax Time" (1985)

Views: 1818

Here's an excerpt from the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "The Wolf Man" on WFLD Channel 32. Features a song about having to pay your taxes, set to the tune of the Beatles' "Ticket to Ride". I believe this bit was recycled from an episode in April 1984, as evidenced by the joke about Bob Bell retiring.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, April 13th 1985.

WTVO Channel 17 - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (Commercial Break #2, 1978)

Views: 4196

Oops - one more Rockford leftover. (although we will probably have a part 2 of Rockford week in the future)

Here's the second commercial break from an episode of Don Kirshner's Rock Concert on WTVO Channel 17. Includes:

Ending of Moody Blues segment on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.

Commercial: Edge gel - "Lets you shave closer than foams".

Commercial: Smitty perfume by Cody - "Smitty Did It."

Commercial: Coleco Amaze-A...

Chicago Sting Soccer (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2996

Here's a commercial (and partial promo) for the Chicago Sting indoor soccer team. Sunday, January 16th 1983 was Ovaltine M.I.S.L. Mug Day as the Chicago Sting took on the Kansas City Comets. 24 home games that year were at Chicago Stadium.

"Call 558-KICK to reserve your tickets!"

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton. (anyone know who the other guy is?)

Music is "Freeze Frame" by J. Geils Band.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, ...

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

Views: 670

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...

Interlake - "Sox Games Incentive" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 941

Here's another commercial for Interlake - "A Chicago leader in metals and material handling.", touting their program that encourages good grades and attendance by offering free tickets to White Sox games.

Featuring Bill Sharp, former Chicago White Sox outfielder and spokesman for Interlake.

"Interlake Straight 'A' Day"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 1st 1980.

WSNS Channel 44 - Illinois State Lottery - Super Shot (Part 2, 1976)

Views: 966

This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's Part 2 of the Illinois State Lottery's Super Shot program on WSNS Channel 44. This was the Lottery's basketball-related game (the "Super Shot" signified hitting a basket). The hosts were Bob Hale and Sandie Wolsfeld. Includes:
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WFLD Channel 32 - Illinois Lottery Drawing (1984)

Views: 1442

Ok, get your FuzzyLottery tickets out...here is another vintage Illinois Lottery Drawing of the Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Announced by Jim Barton.

Background music is "Power Generator" and is part of the Network Production Library of music. You can find it on an album of theirs called "Corporate Class".

FuzzyLottery Vintage Drawings - "Where Everyone's A Winner!" (or loser, depending on how you look at it)

This aired on local ...

WGN Channel 9 - The Morning Movie - "Christmas in Connecticut" (Opening & Break, 1979)

Views: 3745

Here's the opening and first commercial break from The Morning Movie presentation of the 1945 Barbara Stanwyck/Dennis Morgan/Sydney Greenstreet film "Christmas in Connecticut" on WGN Channel 9. Includes:

"Season's Greetings from the WGN Family" bumper slide (voiceover by Len Johnson)

WGN Morning Movie opening (music by ??) - with notice that the film is edited for television (voiceover by Len Johnson)

Commercial: "

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