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WBBM Channel 2 - "Something For Joey" (Technical Difficulties, 1978)

Views: 3117

Here's a technical difficulties moment from the CBS Special Movie Presentation of "Something For Joey". We see a Johnny Morris WBBM Sports bumper followed by a Gaines Gravy Train dog food sponser slide, and then the return of the movie - which is soon cut short by the TD moment.

It was moments like these where we didn't know if the missiles were already on their way or not. ;-)

"Operating difficulties have caused an interruption in programming. We shall resume...

JFK's First Trip to Chicago - "Lost" 16mm Footage (1961)

Views: 1515

Not really TV related, but it's pretty incredible - and historically significant - "lost" footage (not known to have been publicly seen until now) of President John F. Kennedy on a trip to Chicago, his first as President, on April 28th 1961.

After a few seconds of dirty leader, the film starts off with Air Force One arriving at the airport, followed by Kennedy and his contingent stepping off and him being greeted by a crowd. The President then shakes hands with various officia...

Way to Go (Part 4, 1980)

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Way to Go (Part 4, 1980)

Here is Part 4 (the final part) of a long-forgotten Field Communications produced program for kids called Way to Go. This episode (which may infact be the first one) is from 1980. Peter Kastner is the host.

I am pretty sure this was produced at the Field station KBHK-TV Channel 44 in San Francisco.

This program aired on WFLD Channel 32 in Chicago on Sunday mornings at 9:30am in July of 1981 (Thanks, smctopia!) and may have ...

Raisins from California - "Nature's Candy" with Molly Ringwald (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2403

Here's a commercial for Raisins from California, with a young Molly Ringwald (years before her becoming part of the "Brat Pack" and her breakout starring role in "Pretty in Pink") as a babysitter tending to two young kids - and feeding them raisins while extolling its virtues as an ideal snack.

Ending voiceover by ??

Sponsored by California Raisin Advisory Board.

Trivia Note: Ms. Ringwald's birthday is February 18th - the same day as that of "Lil' ...

The Don Ferris "Sampler" (1977-1991)

Views: 4008

Here's a compilation I created of some of the fine work of Don Ferris, announcer emeritus for WSNS TV-44 and WTTW Channel 11. I am going to present this to him today when we meet for the first time! (more on that later) Includes:

Fan-made Museum of Classic Chicago Television "Station ID" (Created by (and voiceover by) Roger Berton with audio edit by Rick Klein)

Ending excerpt of the WSNS Channel 44 Saturday All Night Movies presentation of Magical Myste...

Heinz - "We've Got Your Pickle" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 5295

Here's a commercial for Heinz Pickles.

Uh, this one would fall under the category "unintentionally hilarious".

This aired on local Detroit TV on Thursday, April 21st 1977 during the 8 to 9pm hour. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

WFLD Channel 32 - "Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" (Commercial Break #5, 1983)

Views: 1267

Here is commercial break #5 from the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries episode "Last Kiss of Summer Part 1" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Bubblicious Tangy Citrus gum

Cheerios (Camp Kids)

WFLD Channel 32 Starsky & Hutch promo

President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports PSA

Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries bumper

This aired on local Chicago television Saturday, June 18th 1983.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter 5 at 6pm (Part 4 - Last, 1981)

Views: 3640

Here is Part 4, the final part, of NewsCenter 5 at 6pm on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Jim Ruddle and Carol Marin. Includes:

Christopher Janus pleads not-guilty on fraud charges

President Reagan readies his 1982 budget for Congress

Damascus hijacker releases hostage

Bus plunge in Guatemala City kills 38

U.S. Government final report on Three-Mile-Island disaster released

Chet Choppock with Sports highlights ...

Avon Mirror Interiors - "Tips On Mirrors" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 2117

Here's a local Detroit commercial talking about...uh...what were they selling again?

This aired on local Detroit TV on Thursday, April 7th 1977 (not Chicago TV, but still cool!)