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WCIU Channel 26 - Chespirito (Promo, 1981)

Views: 2369

Here's a promo for the WCIU Channel 26 Spanish show Chespirito- Saturdays at 11am.

Funny, I don't remember the inside of a Star Destroyer looking like that in the movie.

Rest in Peace, Chespirito - Roberto Gomez Bolanos (1929-2014).

This promo aired on local Chicago TV in 1981.

WGN Channel 9 - Star Trek - "Spock's Brain" (Ending & Commercial Break, 1978)

Views: 2073

Here's a neat little nugget - the ending of an episode of Star Trek on WGN Channel 9. Years before the show came to WFLD. Wish I could find someone who taped more of these. :-) Includes:

Ending of Star Trek - "Spock's Brain" (Season 3, Episode 1 - originally aired on the NBC Network, and thus in Chicago via WMAQ Channel 5, on September 20th 1968)

Commercial: Rice-a-Roni - "The San Francisco Treat!" (Featuring the little toy trolley and th...

ON TV - Adults Only - "The World of Henry Paris" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 12958

Here's some cool footage - the transition from regular ON TV Subscription Television programming to the "Optional Service" of Adults Only mode, which was presenting the movie "The World of Henry Paris".

Voiceover for ON TV ID and introduction/transition part is WSNS' former General Manager/Announcer Mal Wyman.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, December 17th 1981 at about 12:55am.

Talro Insurance with Roland Harper (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3115

Here's a commercial for Talro Insurance featuring Chicago Bears player Roland Harper.

"Talk to Talro"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 25th 1982.

Country Time Lemonade - "Yep, I Married Her" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3818

Here's a commercial for Country Time Lemonade flavor drink featuring a young Ed Begley, Jr.

By the way, have you heard of his new business venture? Ed Begley's Bagel-Bites for Beagles - little minature bagel treats for dogs.

Also try Ed Begley's Buttery Bacon Bagel-Bites For Beagles.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, July 13th 1980.

The Protector with Mike Ditka (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1936

Here's a commercial for The Protector Total New Car Protection system featuring legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka.

The Protector system features Rustproofing, Fabric-Shield and Paint-Shield.

"Hang tough!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, August 16th 1983.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Ending of The Big Event - "Rooster Cogburn," Break & NewsCenter5 Update (1979)

Views: 1225

Here's the ending credits for the John Wayne / Katharine Hepburn film "Rooster Cogburn and the Lady" [1975] as aired on NBC's The Big Event, followed by a NewsCenter5 Update anchored by Mike Jackson, all as aired on WMAQ Channel 5.

Includes:

Film ending credits, with cast

Commercial: Schlitz Beer - "Beer Makes It Good - Schlitz Makes It Big" (voiceover by ??) - (C) 1979 Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., Mil., Wis.

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U.S. Postal Service - "Good News" (PSA #1, 1981)

Views: 4363

Here is a Public Service Annoucement from the United States Postal Service featuring Sammy Davis, Jr., Sammy's Dad, Danielle Brisebois, and her mother. In this spot they remind you to use the correct ZIP code.

"Good News Travels Better in a Letter With The Right Zip."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 14th 1981.

WGN Channel 9 - Season's Greetings - "White Christmas" (1979)

Views: 2544

Here is another Season's Greetings message from "The WGN Family" featuring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen in a scene from the movie "White Christmas". This would run during commercial breaks around the holidays.

Also features at the end, the "WGN Season's Greetings Christmas Tree" bumper slate previously posted.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 18th 1979. (28 years ago today!)