The TV Guide Historian: May 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Non Fiction Television Close Up

Here's a Close Up of part 1 of the Non-Fiction Television documentary "I Remember Harlem", which aired on WTTW(11). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Flamingo Road Ad

Here's an ad for the TV show Flamingo Road, which aired on WMAQ(5). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

WMAQ Channel 5 TV Schedule for Wednesday, February 4, 1981

Morning

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5:55 am News

6:00 am Knowledge

6:30 am Today In Chicago

7:00 am Today with Tom Brokaw

9:00 am Las Vegas Gambit

9:30 am Blockbusters

10:00 am Wheel of Fortune

10:30 am Password Plus

11:00 am Card Sharks

11:30 am Doctors

Afternoon

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12 noon News

12:30 pm Days of Our Lives

1:30 pm Another World

2:30 pm Texas

3:30 pm Newlywed Game

4:00 pm Mary Tyler Moore

4:30 pm News

5:30 pm NBC News with John Chancellor

Evening

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6:00 pm News

6:30 pm Family Feud

7:00 pm Real People

8:00 pm Diff'rent Strokes "The Bus"
8:30 pm Facts of Life "Sex Symbol"
9:00 pm Quincy "Headhunter"
10:00 pm News
10:30 pm Tonight with Johnny Carson (guest: John Walter)
11:30 pm Tomorrow Coast to Coast with Tom Snyder (guest: William Holden)

Early Thursday, February 5, 1981
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1:00 am Toni Tennille (guests: Tom Wopat, Lou Ferrigno, Tom Dreesen, & Linda
Hopkins)
2:00 am Today In Chicago with Jorie Lueloff

Who's Killing the Great Chefs of Europe Ad

Here's a vintage ad for the movie "Who's Killing the Great Chefs of Europe", which aired on WBBM(2). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Happy Days-Laverne & Shirley Ad

Here's an ad for Happy Days & Laverne & Shirley. They were aired on WLS(7). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

That's My Line Ad

Here's a vintage ad for the show That's My Line, hosted by Bob Barker & airing on WBBM(2). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Donahue Ad

Here's a vintage ad for Phil Donahue's show, which was aired on WGN(9) at this point in time. From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

The Bastard Ad

Here's an ad for the movie "The Bastard", which was aired in 2 parts on WGN(9). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

WBBM(2) 10 O'Clock News Ad

Here's a vintage ad for WBBM(2)'s 10 O'Clock News, featuring Walter Jacobson. From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

WGN(9) 9 O'Clock News Ad

Here's a vintage ad for WGN(9)'s 9 O'Clock News, with both a local newscast, & one from the Independent Network News. From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Lily Tomlin Ad

Here's an ad for Lily Tomlin's prime-time special. From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Lily Tomlin Close Up

Here's a Close Up for Lily Tomlin's prime-time special. From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

ON-TV Ad

Here's a vintage ad for ON-TV, a now-defunct, early-80s subscription TV service that was available through WSNS(44). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Live From Lincoln Center Close Up

Here's a vintage Close Up for the Live From Lincoln Center featuring Itzhak Perlman, which aired on WTTW(11). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

PM Magazine-Sign-On Ad

Here's an ad for WFLD(32)'s PM Magazine & the premiere of the special "Sign-On", which aired on WBBM(2). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.

Dynasty-Foul Play Ad

Here's a vintage ad for the shows Dynasty & Foul Play, which aired on WLS(7). From the Chicago, IL edition of TV Guide, dated January 31-February 6, 1981.