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WFLD Channel 32 - Oak Park Village Mall (Commercial #2, 1976)

Views: 1484

Here's another short 10 second spot for the Oak Park Village Mall. Remember this? When they blocked off Lake Street and created an outdoor "mall" much in the way they did with State Street?

This was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-30-76.

"...a beautiful place to shop"

This likely aired on local Chicago TV in July of 1976.

WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Islands" (Part 1, 1991)

Views: 2130

Here is Part One of an "Islands" themed episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. I believe this was a compilation of segments from earlier shows all with an islands-related theme. Includes:

End of a WTTW Station ID at the beginning

Treasure Island Foods grocery store at 3460 North Broadway.

Blue Island Trailer Park

"Low Definition Mono"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, July 14t...

O'Connor Ford (Commercial, 1987)

Views: 2861

Here's a commercial for O'Connor Ford with Katie O'Connor. Located at 2600 West 95th Street in Evergreen Park.

"If anyone can, O'Connor can!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, June 26th 1987.

Jerry Gleason Chevrolet (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2793

Here's a commercial for Jerry Gleason Chevrolet in Forest Park at 7901 West Roosevelt Road. I think my parents bought our family station wagon here. :-)

"Get a thumbs up deal."

This aired on local Chicago TV in July 1983.

WTVO Channel 17 - "Sinnissippi Park Weather Montage" (1978?)

Views: 1876

Here's an excerpt from a WTVO Channel 17 weather report featuring their montage of people running, walking, biking, and just plain enjoying local Sinnissippi Park.

Featuring Jason Gough (in the thumbnail pic) and his Dad, Richard Gough. :-)

Voiceover by ??

This likely aired on local Rockford, IL TV in 1978. (not Chicago, but close enough)

NBC Saturday Night At The Movies - KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Park (Bumper, 1978)

Views: 2260

Here's a bumper for the NBC Saturday Night at the Movies premiere of "KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park".

Voiceover by Peggy Taylor.

"Starring" KISS.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 28th 1978.

WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Punks, Junk & More" (Part 1, 1991)

Views: 2832

Here is Part One of an episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. Includes:

Val's Halla in Oak Park, IL - featuring their Elvis Shrine.

Professional Wrestling at the Copernicus Center Gateway Theatre in Jefferson Park.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 21st 1991.

WMAQ Channel 5 - News 5 Chicago Night Report (Opening Segment, 1972)

Views: 1556

Here's a neat superVintage clip - the first three minutes of the Channel 5 10pm News from 1972! Includes:

Station ID with voiceover "This is WMAQ-TV, Chicago" by ??

Opening to the News 5 Chicago Night Report "with Floyd Kalber, Harry Volkman, Johnny Morris, and Len O'Connor" (voiceover by ??)

Floyd Kalber reports on the proposed 1973 Chicago School Budget and cuts and layoffs deemed necessary by Chicago Public Schools Superintendent James R...

Ray Hara's King Datsun (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 880

Here's a commercial for Ray Hara's King Datsun (later known as King Nissan). Located at 740 Busse Highway in Park Ridge.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, May 19th 1980.