Here's Part 1 of the Field Communications produced mini-documentary, "Into The Valley of The Space Invaders" hosted by Bob Wilkins. This fun special takes a look behind the video game phenomenon and interviews some of the Silicon Valley artists, programmers, and engineers involved in making them. Obviously this airing is from the San Francisco Field outlet, KBHK Channel 44, but here in the Chicago area this program aired at least twice on WFLD Channel 32 - on Monday, April 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1458 And again on Monday, July 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1459 Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's Part 2 of the Field Communications produced mini-documentary, "Into The Valley of The Space Invaders" hosted by Bob Wilkins. This fun special takes a look behind the video game phenomenon and interviews some of the Silicon Valley artists, programmers, and engineers involved in making them. Obviously this airing is from the San Francisco Field outlet, KBHK Channel 44, but here in the Chicago area this program aired at least twice on WFLD Channel 32 - on Monday, April 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1458 And again on Monday, July 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1459 Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's Part 3 of the Field Communications produced mini-documentary, "Into The Valley of The Space Invaders" hosted by Bob Wilkins. This fun special takes a look behind the video game phenomenon and interviews some of the Silicon Valley artists, programmers, and engineers involved in making them. Obviously this airing is from the San Francisco Field outlet, KBHK Channel 44, but here in the Chicago area this program aired at least twice on WFLD Channel 32 - on Monday, April 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1458 And again on Monday, July 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1459 Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's Part 4 of the Field Communications produced mini-documentary, "Into The Valley of The Space Invaders" hosted by Bob Wilkins. This fun special takes a look behind the video game phenomenon and interviews some of the Silicon Valley artists, programmers, and engineers involved in making them. Obviously this airing is from the San Francisco Field outlet, KBHK Channel 44, but here in the Chicago area this program aired at least twice on WFLD Channel 32 - on Monday, April 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1458 And again on Monday, July 26th 1982: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=1459 Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is Part 2 of the ending of Son of Svengoolie show number 300, which presented the original "Dracula" movie. As this was a special occasion, they took a look back at some memorable clips and bits from the show. Includes: Footage of Sven at King Richard's Faire (similar to Renaissance Faire?) Clip of "Puttin' On the Boot" song parody (you can see the entire sketch here - http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=159 ) Clip of "Good Morning, Sven" song parody (you can see the entire sketch here - http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=162 ) Clip of "I Want a New Doug" song parody (with Doug Scharf as Doug Graves) Ending with Rich Koz and announcer Jim Barton (in person) doing some schtick. :-) 1985 Metromedia Television tag This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, May 4th 1985. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Tales of the Unexpected (Show Opening - British Version, 1979) Here is the British opening for the creepy show Tales of the Unexpected. (The version that ran in America was different and can be seen here: http://www.fuzzymemories.tv/screen.php?c=518 This ran on early Sunday mornings (after Saturday Night Live) at around 12:30 or 1am in Chicago on NBC 5. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is a segment from the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special featuring Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia singing an ode to "Life Day" - the Star Wars Universe's answer to Christmas. This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 17th 1978. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's the last full commercial break (in mostly black and white) as well as the ending credits from The Addams Family on WFLD Channel 32. Includes: Zestabs chewable vitamins animated commercial featuring Mighty Mouse WFLD Sci-Fi Cinema promo - Saturdays at 1pm and 6pm and Sundays at 1pm. Chicken Unlimited Family Restaurants - "We're Not Happy Until You Are" (Just like FuzzyMemories!) ;-) Ending credits of The Addams Family (no voiceover) (I was able to adjust the audio level down on this one - I will go back and fix the other ones soon) This aired on local Chicago TV in 1971. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's Part 1 of some nice wholesome entertainment - the exercise show, 20 Minute Workout. 8-) Not a complete episode unfortunately, but almost. We are missing the opening and most of the ending credits. Featuring Bess Motta as the aerobics instructor. This aired on WFLD Channel 32 originally, but moved to WPWR Channel 60 after a year or two. Are they on a rotating platform? It can't just be the cameras moving, right? I wonder if they got dizzy spinning around like that for so long? This aired on local Chicago TV in early August 1984. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is Part 2 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray! Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers. This aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1982. To view the other parts to this special and for more fun, visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television

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Here's an excerpt from the show Puttin' On The Kids (hosted by Michael Young) featuring a then 11 year old kid named Duffy Lucas lip-syncing and dancing his little heart out to Phil Collins' Sussudio. This was from the age when Phil Collins would take a bathroom break and come out with a gold record. This aired on local Chicago TV (without mercy) on Sunday, November 16th 1986. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is Part 10 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray! Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers. This aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1982. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's Part 2 of some nice wholesome entertainment - the exercise show, 20 Minute Workout. 8-) Not a complete episode unfortunately, but almost. We are missing the opening and most of the ending credits. Featuring Bess Motta as the aerobics instructor. This aired on WFLD Channel 32 originally, but moved to WPWR Channel 60 after a year or two. Are they on a rotating platform? It can't just be the cameras moving, right? I wonder if they got dizzy spinning around like that for so long? This aired on local Chicago TV in early August 1984. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's a commercial for Power Jet. Couple notes - 1) The guy at the beginning needs anger management classes. 2) What's a Power Jet again? Sorry, I was looking at the girl. This aired on local Chicago TV in May of 1985. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is Part 3 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray! Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers. This aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1982. To view the other parts to this special and for more fun, visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television

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Here is a glimpse back to how the Weather Channel used to look in the early days. Featuring Bill Schubert and Vince Miller. (Unknown anchor at beginning on right) Not sure what the blue bar on the bottom of the screen was supposed to be for... This aired on local Chicago TV on either Friday, July 29 1983 or Monday, August 1st 1983. (kind of conflicting information - date on the screen is the 29th but the anchor references August 1st) Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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After being off the air for a short period, WFLD Channel 32 returns with "America The Beautiful", a Fox 32 ID and Station Sign-On (Jim Barton announcing), a "Thought For Today" segment with Rev. Princella Hudson-Gilliam of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Chicago, and a Public Service Announcement for the RP Foundation - Fighting Blindness - before beginning the days' programming. This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, July 22nd 1988 @ about 5:54am! Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is a commercial for the album Mickey Mouse Disco. I had this album. There, I admitted it. This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, November 26th 1979. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's a record offer for Richard Clayderman's Music of Love Treasury. This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 7th 1984. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is the last 10 minutes of The 45th Annual State Street Christmas Parade, from 1981, hosted by Joel Daly and Diane Allen. Subtitled, "Santa's Fantasy" (?) Featuring: 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 kids Includes a commercial break featuring: Homer's Upholstered Furniture Schwinn bikes Red Lobster This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1981. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is a sad piece of history - the opening of WBBM Channel 2 - THE 10 O'Clock News from Tuesday December 9th, 1980. It covers the biggest news story that day - the murder of John Lennon which occured late in the evening the previous day (too late to be covered on the evening news). Featuring Bill Kurtis, Phil Walters, Walter Jacobson. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here's an episode of Beisbol '86 in Spanish featuring future manager Ozzie Guillen of the White Sox on WCIU Channel 26. Hosted by Ruben Amaro. Also features a Spanish Miller Lite commercial at the end and a promo for Beisbol '86. This was Show #46 and aired on Monday, June 23rd 1986. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is Part 6 of "A Solid Gold Christmas". Enjoy this holiday cheese tray! Featuring: Rex Smith, Marilynn McCoo, John Davidson, Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Donna Summer, America, Andrae Crouch, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Jerry Reed, Sister Sledge, The Chipmunks, Wayland Flowers & Madame, Jeff Altman, and The Solid Gold Dancers. This aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1982. To view the other parts to this special and for more fun, visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television

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Here is a record offer for "Mousercise". This aired on local Chicago TV in 1983. Visit - http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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Here is Commercial Break #3 of The Best of Groucho - You Bet Your Life on WFLD Channel 32. (In Black and White, unfortunately) Includes: Quasar TVs - at Nelson Brothers Furniture (with jingle!) Shrinky Dinks - The Entire Family Identifax Security System - Burglary Prevention Kit (featuring an Ex-Burglar) (Voiceover during ordering information is Bud Kelly, right?) Not sure when this aired exactly. I'm thinking 1975 but don't have the evidence. http://www.FuzzyMemories.TV - The Museum of Classic Chicago Television - for more fun!

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