Chicago Characters – Jerry’s Deli 1976
Excerpt from “Jerry’s Deli” by Tom Palazzolo. A film about a Chicago deli on Grand Ave. famous for the owner’s temperamental antics. To watch the full version of this piece at Media Burn, click here.
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The Life of a Hobo
“Hobo” by Tom Finerty. A clip from the emmy Award-winning documentary that examines the quickly vanishing vagabond culture in the United States. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRJlx0RNaWg] “Quick Hits From The Archive.” To watch the full version of this piece at Media Burn, click here. For more on Tom Finerty, click here. Want more archival video? Go to our website. Media Burn needs your help! If you would like to donate to the archive, you can do so here.
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Chicago Bars of the Past
People and places that aren’t around any more are an important part of our historic video archive. Take a look at this piece shot at O’Rourke’s Public House in Old Town; another at McCuddy’s Bar across the street from the old Comiskey Park; and a conversation about neighborhood taverns between author/interviewer Studs Terkel and his pal, columnist Mike Royko.
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Bill Gleason 1922-2010
A new video blog on Chicago Sports Columnist Bill Gleason. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaM0rfdUP80] Gleason worked for over 60 years as a Chicago journalist. He was on “The Sports Writers” on WGN Radio from 1975-1993. Gleason was also on “The Sports Writers on TV” which was broadcast nationally from 1985-1997. He wrote three books: “Footsteps of a Giant,” “The Liquid Cross of Skid Row,” and “Daley of Chicago.” To watch the full version of this piece at Media Burn, click here Chicago Sun […]
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Studs Terkel Comments on Working
Oral Historian Studs Terkel sheds some light on the working American. Watch the full version at https://mediaburn.org/video/edge-episode-107/
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Main Street vs. Wall Street
Tony Judge introduces Money Man spoof on greed and steel union leader Eddie Sadlowski speaks out. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pPxQT_UsKw] For more archival videos, click here. To watch the full version of this piece at Media Burn, click here. Media Burn needs your help! If you would like to donate to the archive, you can do so here.
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“Nothing is any better just because it costs more.”
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4Z2EHuA_4] “Quick Hits From The Archive.” Want more archival video? Go to our website. To watch the full version of this piece at Media Burn, click here. Media Burn needs your help! If you would like to donate to the archive, you can do so here.