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WTTW Channel 11 - Bleacher Bums (Promo #1, 1984)

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Here's a promo for a WTTW Channel 11 airing of Bleacher Bums on Saturday, September 29th 1984 - about the lovable and quirky fans of the Chicago Cubs.

Bleacher Bums had a few people who would later go on to greater fame - Joe Mantegna and Dennis Franz, to name a couple.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 23rd 1984.

Moore Animation - "Demo Reel" (1979?)

Views: 2655

Here's a demo reel for Moore Animation, which specialized in live action, animation and production.

This came from a 3/4" Umatic tape that was kept by Cathy Mustari, art director for WFLD Channel 32 from 1974 to the late '80's, from a time when the station was actively shopping for production houses to handle their graphics for opens/closes, bumpers, promos, etc.

This reel begins with the company logo and a voiceover (by Paul Frees), and includes the following:

Chicago Sting Soccer (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 3051

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, ...

WKBD Channel 50 - The Nine O'Clock Movie - "Alvarez Kelly" (Opening, 1977)

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Here's another old local movie show opening - The Nine O'Clock Movie presentation of "Alvarez Kelly" on WKBD Channel 50 in Detroit. Also includes the non-animated Kaiser Broadcasting ID and a bumper slide promo for the WKBD Late Movie (voiceover by ??)

This aired on local Detroit TV on Wednesday, February 23rd 1977 at 9pm! (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WBBM Channel 2 - The 10 O'Clock News - "The Death of John Lennon" (Part 2 - Non-Lennon News, 1980)

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Here's Part 2 of The 10 O'Clock News on WBBM Channel 2. The top story of the day was obviously the murder of John Lennon (covered in Part 1), but there were other stories too. Includes:

Bill Kurtis reports on planes being sent to monitor the Soviets and other steps taken to dissuade them from invading Poland.

Walter Jacobson reports on Mayor Byrne's proposed 1981 budget; hikes to water rate...

WLS Channel 7 - Hot Fudge Show (Excerpt, 1980?)

Views: 5874

Here is a small excerpt from the Hot Fudge Show as aired on WLS Channel 7. This is all I found - wish there was more, but at least you get to hear a little of the theme song.

This show aired on WFLD Channel 32, WLS Channel 7, and at one point WSNS Channel 44.

Hot Fudge bumper voiceover by Janice Kos

Not sure when this was recorded exactly; the only clue is the Honeycomb cereal commercial at the end, which is why I placed this at around 1980.

NBC Monday Night At The Movies - "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" (Opening, 1976)

Views: 1696

Here is the opening for the NBC Monday Night at the Movies presentation of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" - the Tennessee Williams play adaptation starring Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, Maureen Stapleton, and Laurence Olivier.

Voiceover by Victor Bozeman.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Monday, December 6th 1976! (not Chicago, but close enough)

WMAQ Channel 5 - 4:30 Channel 5 News - "Mystery Lottery Winner Revealed" (1984)

Views: 2089

Here's a segment of Channel 5 News on WMAQ Channel 5, anchored by Ron Magers. Featuring Al Lerner reporting, with a brief appearance at the end by Deborah Norville.

Includes:

(mostly complete) Opening animated of the 4:30 Channel 5 News title sequence

Ron Magers reports that only one person won the $40 million Illinois State Lottery "Lotto" jackpot, and throws it to Al Lerner at 111 East Wacker where he interviews the winner, 28-year...

WSNS Channel 44 - everybody's movie - "Holy Matrimony" (Commercial Break, 1976)

Views: 1352

Here's something pretty cool and rare - one of the oldest off-air WSNS clips I've ever personally found - a commercial break for the everybody's movie presentation (this was the 70s, hence no need to capitalize) of the 1943 Monty Woolley / Gracie Fields film "Holy Matrimony" on WSNS Channel 44. From what Chris Tufts (Phantom) recalls, this was a short-lived Sunday afternoon movie showcase. Includes:

everybody's movie bumper (anyone know what the music is?)
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