WBBM Channel 2 News Ad

Here's a vintage ad for the WBBM Channel 2 News team of Bill Kurtis & Walter Jacobson. From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974.

Phil Donahue Show Ad

Here's an ad heralding the move of the Phil Donahue Show to Chicago & WGN(9). From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974.

Eddy Duchin Story Ad

Here's a vintage ad for the 3:30 pm Movie presentation of "The Eddy Duchin Story". which aired in 2 parts on WLS(7). From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28- May 4, 1974.

Surprise Package Ad

Here's a vintage ad for the movie Surprise Package, which aired on WLS(7). From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974,

Why Are You So Afraid of Breast Cancer? Ad

Here's a vintage ad for a WBBM Channel 2 News Special entitled, "Why Are You So Afraid of Breast Cancer?" that was hosted by Lee Phillip. From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974.

TV Scout

Here's the week's TV Scout page.From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974.

The Freakiest Superstar

Here's a vintage photo of David Carradine & his then-girlfriend, Barbara Hershey Seagull that accompanied an article about David Carradine. From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974.

Screen Play Column

Here is Roger Ebert's Screen Play column. From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974.

QB VII Article

Here's a vintage article for a 2-part miniseries called "QB VIII" that aired on WLS(7) during this week. From the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974.

Cover of the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue, dated April 28-May 4, 1974

This is the cover to the Chicago Sun-Times' TV Prevue for the week of April 28-May 4, 1977. The cover illustrates an auction held by PBS station WTTW(11) that week. The following stations are in this guide:


2                                WBBM                                                                   CBS
5                                WMAQ                                                                  NBC
7                                WLS                                                                      ABC
9                               WGN                                                                      Independent (now CW)
11                             WTTW                                                                   PBS
20                             WXXW (now WYCC)                                          PBS
26                             WCIU                                                                    SIN (now independent)
32                            WFLD                                                                    Independent (now Fox)
44                            WSNS                                                                    Independent (now Telemundo)  

ABC Friday Night Movie Double Feature

Here's a vintage ad for ABC's Friday Night Movie, when it ran a special double feature: "San Pedro Bums" followed by "Cooley High". These were seen on WVII(7) & WMTW(8). From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

The 81st Blow Close Up

Here's a vintage Close Up for the movie "The 81st Blow" which aired on WENH(11), WMEB(12), & although not specified here, also on WMED(13) & WMEG(26). From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

Nashville 99 Ad

Here's a vintage ad for the premiere of Nashville 99, which starred Claude Akins & Jerry Reed & was seen on WABI(5) & WGAN(13). From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

News Scene 7 Ad

Here's an ad for WVII(7)'s local newscasts, which were called "News Scene 7" back in the day. From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

Westside Medical Ad

Here's an ad for the series Westside Medical, which was seen on WVII(7) & WMTW(8). From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

Three's Company Ad

Here's a vintage ad for Three's Company, which was seen on WVII(7) & WMTW(8). From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 36-April 1, 1977.

Barney Miller Ad

Here's a vintage ad for Barney Miller, seen on WVII(7) & WMTW)8). The evening's episode is the conclusion of the 2-part episode "Strike". From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

Tall Tales & Tall Timber Ad

Here's a vintage ad for Tall Tales & Tall Timber, a special about the history of Maine's logging industry, that aired on WCSH(6), & though not mentioned in this ad, also on WLBZ(2). From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

TV Guide Subscription Ad

Here's a vintage ad for TV Guide subscriptions. Unfortunately, this offer expired along with my great-grandma. From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.

Kingston: Confidential

Here's an ad for the series "Kingston: Confidential" which starred Raymond Burr & aired on WLBZ(2) & WCSH(6). From the Maine edition of TV Guide, dated March 26-April 1, 1977.