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WBBM Channel 2 - The CBS Morning News - "Those New-Fangled CDs" (1984)

Views: 4015

Here is an interesting piece from The CBS Morning News from when Compact Discs were relatively new, by Betty (or Betsy) Ashton, Consumer Editor of WCBS-TV New York. Introducing the story and speaking to her afterwards is Phyllis George.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 30th 1984.

WLS Channel 7 - The 1981 State Street Christmas Parade (Excerpt)

Views: 3867

Here is the last 12 minutes of The 45th Annual State Street Christmas Parade, from 1981, hosted by Joel Daly and Diane Allen. Subtitled, "Santa's Fantasy" (?) Featuring:

Buckets The Clown (Hey, he's no Bozo, but who is?)
WCFL 1000 Personality Float
Abraham Lincoln High School Marching Band from Bloomington, Minnesota
The Chimney Sweeps
Chicago Police/American Legion Marching Band
Santa and his sleigh!
Frank Mathie getting swamped by k...

Disney's Christmas All-Time Favorites (Record Offer, 1984)

Views: 4717

Here's another Disney record offer, this one for the Christmas All-Time Favorites.

Main voiceover by ??. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1984.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliché" (Part 1, 1989)

Views: 735

Here is Part 1 of a funny holiday themed sketch from The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliche".

This is from Episode 22, which featured the movie "The Champ".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 23rd 1989.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliche" (Part 2, 1989)

Views: 636

Here is Part 2 of a funny holiday themed sketch from The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliche". Features:

- Uncle Beelzebub presenting the rebus puzzle game "Win, Lose, or Drawl..." (with Jim Barton voiceover as one of the people guessing)

- Parody of a bad infomercial pitchman (The "Money-Makin' Seminar" guy...wish I could remember his name) (or maybe I don't)

This is from Episode 22, which featured the movie "The Champ".

This aire...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliché" (Part 3, 1989)

Views: 664

Here is Part 3, the thrilling conclusion, of a funny holiday themed sketch from The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliché". Features:

- The Son of Svengoolie sketch "The Bells of St. Berwyn" (not sure what year this was originally from)

This is from Episode 22, which featured the movie "The Champ".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 23rd 1989.

De Beers - "Diamond Collection '80" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2217

Here is a commercial for the De Beers "Diamond Collection '80" - what to get your busy housewife for Christmas 1979.

Say it with me now... "DAAAAAAAA BEEEERS." 8-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1979.

Miller High Life - "Christmas Card" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 4429

Here is a Christmas commercial from Miller High Life beer.

I think the copyright says 1977, but this aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1979.

CBS Holiday Specials - "Bugs & Frosty" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 1732

Here is a promo for two holiday specials on CBS - Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales and Frosty the Snowman. Voiceover by Rick Dees.

CBS "Eye" ID voiceover by Wally King.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 25th 1981.