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WFLD Channel 32 - The New 9:30 - "Son of Svengoolie Interview" (1992)

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Here is an interview with the Son of Svengoolie (Rich Koz) from the early nineties (1992 I believe) WFLD Channel 32 program "The New 9:30" starring Bruce Wolf and Dan Dobrowolski.

Feauturing Jim Barton announcing.

1-900-FUN-MATE (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2555

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

1-900-FUN-MATE ($9.95 per call; from Telcor, Inc.)

Not to sound desperate but, "Call me...please..." ;-)

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

WCIU Channel 26 - "Technical Difficulties" (1995)

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Here is a "Technical Difficulties" moment for The "U" Channel 26 WCIU in Chicago during it's first few weeks on the air. This occured during a commercial break. At least they made it interesting. (Actually the cynical side of me says this was staged, but who knows? Is it a coincidence that the technical difficulty only lasted almost exactly 1 minute?)

Voiceover by Richard Malmos.

This aired on Saturday, January 21st 1995.

1-900-250-8888 (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2452

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

1-900-250-8888 ($5 first minute, $1 each additional minute; from UCI Entertainment - 16530 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA. 91436)

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

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

Views: 2441

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.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Underdog Show (Open, 1990)

Views: 2418

Here's the opening of The Underdog Show from it's waning run on WFLD Channel 32 - Summer of 1990. Includes a quick weather report by Dan Dobrowalski (sp?) at the beginning and the memorable Underdog opening.

I used to love how Shoeshine Boy bit that coin (didn't understand why though until later).

Underdog has stayed with me till this day - I always try to remain humble and lovable. :-)

WJYS Channel 62 - Home Shopping Club (1993)

Views: 3512

Here's some footage from WJYS Channel 62 and their Home Shopping Club. Would this also be considered a sign-on? Their doesn't seem to be any edits in the video but that's how it looks - with static, and then that Video Magic credit before it smoothly transitions into a promo. Any idea?

If anyone is clamoring for more of this footage I could post a few more parts.

Based on what the lady says in the promo near the beginning, this likely aired on local Chicago TV...

WTTW Channel 11 - "MBC" (Station ID, 1990)

Views: 3433

Here's a station ID from WTTW Channel 11 on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the station, featuring the Museum of Broadcast Communications and some of it's employees. I worked there for about a year back then, when they were located in the River City complex.

I remember the guy on the left in this ID was named Bernie, but I don't remember the other two names. Would anyone else out there know?

This was filmed in front of the master control where they di...

Room Mates - "1-900-737-2233" (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2332

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

Room Mates - 1-900-737-2233 ($3 per minute, 12 minutes minimum!)

Yep, that's a minimum of $36 you're spending for that phone call.

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