This is a video of a program called “Fantastic Fifties” that aired on WGN in the late 1950s. An unidentified host takes the viewer through some of the highlights of the late fifties including: Chicago’s rise to becoming a major sea port, highlights of memorable Chicago sports moments, and various popular news stories of the decade.
![[World Series of 1959 segments]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/644136187_640-228x160.jpg)
This tape features clips from the 1959 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the L.A. Dodgers. It appears that the original film footage was projected and taped. At times the projector pauses on a still or fast-forwards.
![[George Halas interviewed by Jack Brickhouse]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/george-halas-interviewed-by-jack-brickhouse-video-thumbnail-228x160.jpg)
This video is a raw 1975 interview between Jack Brickhouse and George Halas, longtime owner and coach of the Chicago Bears and one of the creators of the National Football League. In the interview, Halas talks about the old days of the NFL, specifically about its roots and how it has evolved over the years. Halas also goes into great detail about his time spent with the Chicago Bears franchise.
![[Once a Star raw: NBA Legends #6 Dallas]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/657812830_640-228x160.jpg)
Raw footage for the 1986 television special “Once a Star” from the NBA Slam Dunk Competition during the 1986 All-Star Weekend. Connie Hawkins (1942-) is also briefly interviewed.
00:00 Bars and tone, with some background conversation. 01:10 Former baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn talks about night games, specifically the World Series, and “what is best for baseball.” He says local fans in Chicago don’t like it, but national fans should have a chance to see the World Series. 03:00 Tom Weinberg challenges Kuhn, asking what he means by “what’s best for baseball” and who gets to make that call. Kuhn says you need to look at a wide range […]
![[George Blanda footage from NFL]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/644371756_640-228x160.jpg)
This video contains mostly silent film footage of NFL quarterback and placekicker George Blanda.
Black and white footage of the second of three games of an American Bowling Congress tournament between Carmen Salvino and Bill Lillard at Ridge Bowl in Chicago, IL. Salvino wins second game by 55 pins.
![[Chicago Slices raw : city reacts to Michael Jordan’s retirement]](https://development-q5nzhaa-ou7jifsrmm4uk.us.platform.sh/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/650701812_640-228x160.jpg)
Raw footage shot for the TV program Chicago Slices. Ben Hollis interviews kids playing basketball about the retirement of Michael Jordan.