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WFLD Channel 32 - The Best Of Chicago (Part 1, 1983)

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Here's Part 1 of a neat special called The Best of Chicago on WFLD Channel 32.
It was produced and directed by the (late) multi-talented WFLD veteran Don Shannon, who graciously donated a copy to us. Don, whose name you have undoubtedly seen here before, was involved in producing and directing a variety of shows at WFLD spanning many decades. From Jerry G. Bishop's Svengoolie to PM Magazine and everything in between - Don saw it all.

Hoste...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Opening, 1983)

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Here's the opening moments of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. (The recording came in a few seconds into the intro.) This was Episode #203 of the series, according to Chicago EpGuides.com.

This was a transitory period for 32, as Metromedia, Inc. had just recently assumed control of the station; however, WFLD at this point still maintai...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Ending, 1983)

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Here's the ending and final commercial break for the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

"Movies in June" promo for upcoming 7 O'Clock Movie airings of the 1950 Bing Crosby film Mr. Music (for Tuesday, June 14th) and the 1957 Elvis Presley film Jailhouse Rock (for Wednesday, June 15th) (voiceover by Jim Barton)

Son of Svengoolie bumper

Commercial: ...

Snipets - "New Kid In The Neighborhood" (1980)

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Here is another rare Snipets segment! These would air on Field Communications stations such as WFLD Channel 32 in the 70's and 80's.

This one is a bit fuzzy, but it's the best we have so far. This one also features the older "patchwork" logo of Snipets as well as a different group of kids saying "Snipets!". There is also a voiceover at the end which sounds like George Takei - "Snipets are produced by Field Communications". This voiceover was dropped when the "worms" versio...

Snipets - "Smile Gangs" (1980)

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Here is another rare Snipets segment! These would air on Field Communications stations such as WFLD Channel 32 in the 70's and 80's.

This one is a bit fuzzy, but it's the best we have so far. This one also features the older "patchwork" logo of Snipets as well as a different group of kids saying "Snipets!". There is also a voiceover at the end which sounds like George Takei - "Snipets are produced by Field Communications". This voiceover was dropped when the "worms" version to...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Worst Of Svengoolie" (Part 9, 1983)

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Here's Part 9 of a Son of Svengoolie Special - "The Worst of Svengoolie" featuring Jonathan Brandmeier ("Johnny B") who had recently joined WLUP FM 98 - The Loop.

This part features The Worst Science-Fiction Horror Movie Ever Made (a Rich Koz creation) (Part 2)

Commercial Break:

Royal Chrysler-Plymouth (again)
Pizza Hut - Personal Pan Pizza
Downy Fabric Softener (again)
Maximum Strength Sinutab II

This aired on...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head" (Ending Excerpt, 1982)

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Here is an excerpt from the ending of the Son of Svengoolie presentation of "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head" on WFLD Channel 32. This was Episode #149.

Features Jim Barton laughing his head off and Sven with a high-pitched voice.

Also features a Field Communications ID at the end.

Credits:

Son of Svengoolie

Starring Rich Koz
Written and Produced by Rich Koz and Joe Oher
Directed by Joe Oher
Studi...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "The Walking Dead" (Break #5, 1985)

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Here's Break #5 to an episode of Son of Svengoolie that hasn't been seen in close to 24 years! This was number 318 where he was presenting the movie "The Walking Dead". Includes:

Sven bumper with Godzilla 1985 contest details again

Commercial: Citrus Hill Select orange juice - "Gets Your Juices Flowing"
Commercial: Folgers Coffee featuring Scott Bakula (again)
Commercial: Nu Finish car polish

Sven return bumper

This a...

Snipets - "The Granola Chef" (1981)

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WE FOUND ANOTHER LOST SNIPETS SEGMENT AS AIRED ON WFLD CHANNEL 32! (Well, unfortunately it is one we have already seen before from another station and in a non-Snipets form, as listed below - however this new discovery does push back the latest time that a Snipets segment has been confirmed to have aired on WFLD. Previous to this, the latest confirmed WFLD airing was during the last week of July 1980.)

Here's a complete version of "The Granola Chef...