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Gigglesnort Hotel - "B.J. Helps Blob Prepare for a Date" (1975?)

Views: 15087

Here is a fun segment with B.J. and Blob from one of the best and most remembered Chicago children's shows (although it was eventually syndicated to other markets) - Gigglesnort Hotel.

Even though it was seen for many years after it was produced, the show was only in production for 3 years - 1975, 1976, and 1977. In Chicago, it aired on Sunday mornings on WLS Channel 7. Also, did you know that Bill Jackson provided the voice for Blob, as well as all of the other characters on...

R/Greenberg Associates - "Demo Reel" (1979?)

Views: 3272

Here's a demo reel from R/Greenberg Associates (now known as R/GA Media Group Inc.), which was a New York-based graphic production house that worked in film with animation and live-action effects.

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.

Incl...

WMAQ Channel 5 - Sword of Justice - "Port of Entry" (Opening & Break, 1979)

Views: 1968

Here's the opening and first commercial break for the next-to-last presentation of the short-lived series, Sword of Justice, on WMAQ Channel 5; this episode, "Port of Entry," was originally telecast on December 24th 1978.

The series - one of several offerings over the years from Glen A. Larson (a former member of the 1950's and '60's singing group The Four Preps) - starred Dack Rambo as Jack Cole, an avenger a la Zorro only without the mask, and co-starred Alex Courtney ...

The Record Vacuum By Ronco (Commercial #2, 1977)

Views: 3146

Here's another commercial for The Record Vacuum by Ronco. This ad spotlights its rotating records in all three speeds, as well as its possibilities as a Christmas gift. Protects all records and loosens damaging microdust particles. Only $10.88.

This is an earlier, different version from this commercial that aired a few years later.

Available at Walgreens, Woolworth and Woolco, Montgomery ...

WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 Weekend News (Part 2, 1978)

Views: 1425

Here's Part 2 of a complete edition of the Channel 2 Weekend News on WBBM Channel 2, anchored by Bob Wallace (substituting for Harry Porterfield). Also featuring Cyndy Brucato. Includes:

Bob reading or introducing the following items:

- An 18th century violin worth approximately $20,000 and owned by one Win Alterman (sp?) is stolen from Lake Shore Holiday Inn; Alterman had been out for dinner and discovered his room ransacked and the violin and other ite...

Aldi Foods - "Goodness Guaranteed" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2392

Here's another vintage commercial for Aldi Foods. The previous one we saw was similar and incomplete.

Featuring actress Margaret Travolta as the wife, and actor Robert J. ("Bob") Jones as the husband.

Notes: Margaret Travolta is the Sister of Actor John Travolta and has appeared in many television shows. Bob Jones used to be Chicago's Ronald McDonald back in the early 70's. He has appear...

WFLD Channel 32 - Mission: Impossible - "Break!" (Opening, 1977)

Views: 3246

Here's another cool find - the opening to Mission: Impossible on WFLD Channel 32 from back in the Kaiser Broadcasting days! Includes an almost complete station ID at the beginning (voiceover by Bud Kelly) that features a black and red color scheme - different than the black and blue one we saw on another WFLD Kaiser ID.

The episode on this night was "Break!"

You can hear the ending of the t...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Three Stooges - "Punchy Cowpunchers" (Commercial Break #2, 1979)

Views: 1738

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here is Commercial Break #2 for the short "Punchy Cowpunchers" during an episode of The Three Stooges on WFLD Channel 32. (Break #3 was previously posted here) Includes:

WFLD Three Stooges bumper

WFLD Sanford & Son promo (voiceover by Ron Beattie)

The Greatest of Jer...

WFLD Channel 32 - Eight O'Clock Movie - "Stalag 17" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 2576

Here is the opening of the Eight O'Clock Movie presentation of "Stalag 17" on WFLD Channel 32. Also includes the pre-emption notice of the Richard Simmons Show at the beginning. (Funny side-note: The "Eight O'Clock Movie" for this night actually began at 7:30pm)

Great movie. If you haven't seen it - rent it this weekend! :-)

This was the earlier version of the Eight O'Clock Movie graphics - you can see the later version