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TAPE T422 DISCS55 SPOTS · 55 WATCHABLE

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Donated by Tim Nelson, Shorewood, IL

Disc A Disc B

Disc A · May 17 1990

Donated by Tim Nelson; first disc of tape T42. Chicago, May 1990 (Thursday May 17 is firm for the ABC half): a blank leader, the stand-up show 'Stand Up Spotlight', an MTV 'Rock Blocks' run of music videos (Heart, Corey Hart, Don Henley), then WPWR-TV 50 Chicago's broadcast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, 'The Neutral Zone' (with the commercial breaks of that night's airing), the movie 'Wheels of Fire', and the start of ABC's Twin Peaks. The recorder was paused through several act breaks, and the tape picks up older recordings at two splices.

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Program log

• 0:00:00 Blank tape snow
• 0:00:15 'Stand Up Spotlight' comedy show (Felicia Michaels, Vic Henley)
• 0:14:10 MTV Rock Blocks: Heart 'Never'; Heart 'All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You' (0:18:24); Corey Hart 'Sunglasses at Night' (0:23:26); Don Henley 'The Heart of the Matter' (0:27:15)
• 0:32:31 Recording splice; fragment of an older sitcom
• 0:33:27 WPWR-TV 50: Star Trek: The Next Generation, 'The Neutral Zone' (breaks intact where recorded)
• 1:31:34 WPWR station promos and the end of TNG
• 1:32:15 WPWR 'Wheels of Fire' (movie)
• 1:34:20 ABC: Twin Peaks, 'Realization Time' (teaser, titles, three breaks)

The breaks, in airing order

Break 3

Time	Spot	Len
0:37:26	▶ Coca-Cola Classic - 'Can't Beat the Real Thing' - Iron Wolf $4 Off - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A picnic and outdoor montage for Coca-Cola Classic and its 'Can't beat the real thing' line, tied to a theme-park offer: with an empty can of one of these Coca-Cola products, save $4 off full-price one-day adult admission to Great America and ride Iron Wolf. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Coca Cola	:30
0:37:56	▶ Six Flags Great America - Iron Wolf Roller Coaster - 'Stand Up' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'If you think you can take it, stand up. Iron Wolf. Only at Great America.' A 30-second thrill-ride spot for the Iron Wolf roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Six Flags	:30
0:38:27	▶ Patrick Chicagoland Car Dealers - 'Better People Mean Better Deals' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Remind you of the last time you dealt with a car salesman? Try Patrick. Better people mean better deals.' The spot points viewers to the Patrick page in Saturday's Tribune for 'straightforward deals on the finest new and used cars' from the Patrick Cadillac, Volvo, Saab and Chrysler-Plymouth dealers. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Patrick	:30
0:38:57	▶ Shell - New SU-2000E Reformulated Gasoline - 'The Shell Answer Man' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'On a working day in Chicago, hundreds of thousands of vehicles take to the streets.' Shell introduces SU-2000E reformulated gasoline, 'designed to lower harmful hydrocarbon vapor emissions from your car' - 'it won't end our city's air pollution, but it's a good beginning.' An on-screen super reads 'The Shell Answer Man.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Shell	:30

Break 4

Time	Spot	Len
0:46:29	Star Trek: The Next Generation logo bumper going into the break (no ad) — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:03
0:46:33	▶ WPWR-TV 50 'Wheels of Fire' Promo - Tough Customers Week, Tonight at 7 (1990) 'The price of fuel becomes ammunition for war... Only one man stands and fights.' A promo for the action movie Wheels of Fire during Tough Customers Week: 'Wheels of Fire, tonight at 7 on Channel 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. WPWR	:29
0:47:02	▶ Pontiac Grand Prix Special Edition Sport Coupe - $2,000 Cash Back - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial Your Chicagoland Pontiac dealers introduce the special edition Grand Prix Sport Coupe, with a spoiler, special striping, air, stereo, bucket seats and aluminum wheels, plus up to $2,000 cash back - 'the highest ever.' 'This special edition Sport Coupe isn't one of a kind. There are only 99 others.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Pontiac	:30
0:47:33	▶ 7-Eleven - Weekend Sports Fans - 'The Sign of the Times' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'A weekend afternoon. Anywhere, USA. Where the fanatical gather around small, glowing tubes.' Sports fans lead off at 7-Eleven for ice cold beer and soft drinks, snacks and big bites in one trip - 'when it comes down to the final buzzer,' they go to 7-Eleven, 'the sign of the times.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. 7 Eleven	:30
0:48:03	▶ Highland Superstores 3-Day Sale - Magnavox VCR $279, Microwave $129 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'For three days only, the things you want most are on sale at Highland.' A Magnavox remote VHS video recorder with on-screen programming for just $279 and a Samsung microwave with five power levels for $129, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Highland Superstores	:30
0:48:34	▶ Liquid Tide - 'Pickled Beets' - A Customer's Letter - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A reenacted customer letter: a daughter dropped a whole jar of pickled beets on her coat, the local cleaner wouldn't touch it, and Liquid Tide 'cleaned the coat beautifully.' 'Can your liquid get out pickled beets? Liquid Tide did... If it's got to be clean, it's got to be Tide.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Tide	:30
0:49:04	▶ Toyota - Big League Sales Event - Baseball Booth, $1,200 Incentives - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial Two baseball announcers in a broadcast booth call Toyota's Big League sales event: 'Every Toyota is in fair territory,' with factory-to-dealer incentives up to $1,200 and option package savings up to $931. 'Better deals, bigger incentives, Toyota's Big League event. It's a whole new ballgame.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Toyota	:30
0:49:34	▶ Subway - 6-Inch BMT and 22 oz Drink for $2.79 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial Subway pitches a 6-inch BMT sub and a 22-ounce drink for $2.79, with close-ups of stacked sandwiches and the Subway logo. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Subway	:30

Break 5

Time	Spot	Len
0:58:57	Star Trek: The Next Generation logo bumper going into the break (no ad) — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:04
0:59:01	▶ Michael Reese HMO - 'Did He Get a Raise? Is He in Love?' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Did he get a raise? Is he in love? Maybe he joined the Michael Reese HMO.' A 15-second spot about a man in a very good mood. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Michael Reese	:15
0:59:16	▶ Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais - $9,840 - 'Gallant Men of Olds' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'It doesn't get easier than this. A brand-new Cutlass Calais for just $9,840.' 'At this price, these cars are really flying, so see your Gallant Men of Olds today.' 'We make it easy to own an Oldsmobile. We're the new generation of Olds.' For Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana dealers. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Oldsmobile	:30
0:59:46	▶ 'Always' on Videocassette June 14 - Spielberg, Dreyfuss, Hunter, Goodman (1990) 'Coming on videocassette from director Steven Spielberg. A story of love... friendship... life... and afterlife.' Scenes from the film, with a billing card for Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter and John Goodman, then 'Always, coming on videocassette June 14th from MCA Universal Home Video.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Movie Trailers	:30
1:00:17	▶ Push Pop - 'Push-a-Push-Pa' - Kid Asks Dad for a Push - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A boy with a Push Pop asks his dad to come to the game: 'You should come to the game, Dad, and give me a push.' The jingle repeats 'Push-a-push-pa.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Push Pop	:30
1:00:48	▶ GE Space Center 25 Refrigerator - 'Takeout Counter' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Introducing the G.E. Takeout Counter. It lets you have instant access to something as large as a gallon of milk. Provides enough counter space to make a two-foot sandwich.' Each comes with 25 cubic feet of refrigerator 'at no extra charge' - the GE Space Center 25. The spot closes on the GE 'We bring good things to life' card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. GE	:30
1:01:18	▶ GMC Truck - 1991 Sonoma - 'It's Not Just a Truck Anymore' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Beneath this hot new styling, the 1991 Sonoma is and always will be GMC truck quality. For that, it's earned an exciting new name. Sonoma. Find out what it means for the 90s.' The spot closes on 'It's not just a truck anymore.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. GMC	:30

Break 6

Time	Spot	Len
1:12:37	Star Trek: The Next Generation animated-logo show bumper into break (no brand); same bumper as 4791.13 — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:04
1:12:42	▶ WPWR-TV 50 'Barbarian Queen' Movie Promo - Friday Night at 7 (1990) 'No fury like a woman scorned. Her family's gone, her village destroyed. She's mad as hell and has sworn revenge.' Tough Customers Week continues with Barbarian Queen, 'Friday night at 7 on Channel 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. WPWR	:29
1:13:11	▶ Skippy Peanut Butter - 'Peanutty Taste' - Everybody's Skippy Dippin' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A boy eating a peanut butter sandwich is asked how Skippy got its great peanutty taste, compared with other leading national brands. The 15-second spot ends on the 'Everybody's Skippy Dippin'' line. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Skippy	:15
1:13:27	▶ Buick LeSabre - Most Trouble-Free American Car - Up to $2,350 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'A lot of car manufacturers are making some pretty bold statements on paper. Well, here's a statement from Buick backed up by nuts, bolts, reinforced steel, and proven performance.' LeSabre is rated the most trouble-free American car; combined option package, cash back, first-time buyer program and a limited-time bonus could save up to $2,350. Tagged for the Better Buick Dealers of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Buick	:30
1:13:57	▶ Diet Coke - 'Just for the Taste of It' - Iron Wolf $4 Off Tie-In - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A 20-second Diet Coke spot built on 'Just for the taste of it,' with a performer in a checkered hat and orange sunglasses, followed by a tie-in: with an empty can of one of these Coca-Cola products, save $4 off full-price one-day adult admission to Great America and ride Iron Wolf - 'It'll make you scream.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Coca Cola	:30
1:14:28	Q101 (Chicago radio) :10 talent promo ("another blatant attempt to make you listen to Q101... I'll give you money"); voice self-identifies as Robert Murphy (audio only, not on screen) — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:10

Break 7

Time	Spot	Len
1:19:51	Star Trek: The Next Generation animated-logo show bumper into break (same as 4357.96) — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:04
1:19:54	WPWR-TV Ch 50 "Wheels of Fire" tonight at 7 (nominal :10, 9.6 s; "Destruction ruled the road... price of fuel becomes ammunition for war"); cut-down of the 30 s version in agent 1 range ~2793-2822 — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:10
1:20:05	Arby's French Dip :10 ("radical new movement at Arby's", roast beef dipped in au jus) nominal :10 (9.9 s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:10
1:20:16	Subway :10 "The boy's got the BMT" 6-inch BMT + 22 oz drink $2.79 (9.8 s nominal :10) — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:10
1:20:26	▶ GMC Truck - 1991 S-15 Jimmy - 'Welcome to the 90s' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'A truck you can work with, a truck you can play with, a truck you can stay with.' The S-15 Jimmy 'has won acclaim from the toughest critics,' and the new 1991 model continues the tradition with 'top performance and bold new looks. Welcome to the 90s.' 'It's not just a truck anymore.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. GMC	:30

Break 8

Time	Spot	Len
1:28:42	▶ Mancari's Chrysler-Plymouth, Oak Lawn - Plymouth Laser $11,595 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Mancari's Oak Lawn Chrysler-Plymouth's biggest sale ever,' with over 600 new cars in stock. A spokeswoman pitches a brand-new 1990 Plymouth Laser at $11,595 with a 7-year/70,000-mile warranty, and 0% APR or rebates to $2,000, at 4630 W. 95th Street in Oak Lawn. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Mancaris Chrysler Plymouth	:30
1:29:13	▶ Inland Valley Long Branch Fries - Crispy Oven Fries, Four Flavors - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A kitchen gag over a batch of oven fries: 'They're Long Branch fries in a crispy coating... It's the seasoning and spices in the crispy coating.' 'Available in four delicious flavors: Long Branch, Tater Babies, Fajita and Barbecue.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Inland Valley	:30
1:29:44	▶ Nutri/System - Tom Lindenmeyer Before and After - $89, 1-800-321-THIN - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial An on-screen super names Tom Lindenmeyer: 'This is me before Nutri/System, and this is me now.' A national survey of 2,000 dieters asked how easy their weight loss program is to follow, and 'the results gave top scores to Nutri/System.' 'Now lose all the weight you can at Nutri/System for only $89' - call 1-800-321-THIN. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Nutri System	:30
1:30:14	▶ GMC Suburban - $1,000 Cash Back - Great Lakes GMC Truck Team - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Nobody makes fun time people moving trucks like GMC.' The Great Lakes GMC Truck Team of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana has trucks and vans ready, with a fishing-flavored pitch - 'Don't let a big one get away' - and $1,000 cash back on new GMC Suburbans. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. GMC	:30
1:30:48	▶ WPWR-TV 50 and New Mix 102 'Trek Trivia' Contest - Win a Trip to the Trek Set (1990) A voice-over on the closing credits of Star Trek: The Next Generation (audio only; the picture is the show's end credits): 'Tune in to the New Mix 102 tomorrow morning to play Trek Trivia. Listen for the question between 7 and 9, then watch Star Trek: The Next Generation tomorrow night.' The prize is a trip to the Trek set and Universal Studios Hollywood, courtesy of New Mix 102 and WPWR-TV Channel 50. Then: 'Tough Customers Week continues with Wheels of Fire next on 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. WPWR	:22
1:31:33	7-Eleven sponsor billboard "Star Trek TNG brought to you in part by your neighborhood 7-Eleven stores. The sign of the times." (TNG logo + 7-Eleven card); after Paramount logo 5490.9-5493.5 — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:08
1:31:42	▶ WPWR-TV 50 'All in the Family' Promo - Remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. - Tonight at 10:30 (1990) A short voice-over promo: 'Remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. Channel 50 presents an Emmy Award winning episode of All in the Family, tonight at 10:30 on 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. WPWR	:11
1:31:54	▶ WPWR-TV 50 Prime Movie Lead-In - Tough Customers Week, 'Wheels of Fire' Next (1990) An animated film-leader countdown opens a 50 Prime Movie lead-in: 'Tonight on the 50 Prime Movie, Tough Customers Week continues. In the future, machines of destruction take over the world, and one man must uphold the rules of the road. Wheels of Fire is next on the 50 Prime Movie.' It ends on a 50 Prime Movie logo card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. WPWR	:20

Break 9

Time	Spot	Len
1:36:12	▶ Ford Probe - 'Powerful Way to Express Yourself' - 2.9% APR or $1,500 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A spot built on playing an instrument: 'It's a very powerful way to express yourself. And once you've started playing, you may never want to stop.' Ford offers 2.9% financing for up to 48 months or a $1,500 cash bonus on Probe, with an end card reading 'Winning the world over' and retail delivery by May 31. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Ford	:30
1:36:43	▶ Burger King - 'You're on the Air' - Double Mushroom Swiss, 99 Cents - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A radio call-in gag - 'You're on the air. There's a girl I like but we're so different. Can it work?' - leads to Burger King's new double cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms: 'Sometimes you gotta break the rules.' The BK Double Mushroom Swiss is 99 cents when you buy large fries and a medium soft drink. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Burger King	:30

Break 10

Time	Spot	Len
1:48:18	Twin Peaks act-out bumper (road sign / title); black 6497.33-6498.67 before and 6501.67-6503.64 after — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:03
1:48:23	▶ KFC - 'You Must Master Numbers' - 5 Pieces $3.99, 10 for $6.99 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A teacher lectures children: 'You must master numbers, children, so that when a value comes your way, you'll be wise enough to see it. Consider this: you buy five pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken for $3.99, or 10 pieces for three dollars more. Is this good value?' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. KFC	:30
1:48:54	▶ Nair - 'Nair for Short Skirts' - New Tropical Formula, Cocoa Butter - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A 15-second spot for 'Nair for short skirts': it leaves legs smoother longer than shaving, and a cotton test proves it. Now with a new tropical formula with cocoa butter and vitamin E. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Nair	:15
1:49:09	▶ Sears Catalog - 'Short on Shopping Time?' - 1-800-366-3000 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Short on shopping time? Here's all you need for great service and great values: any Sears catalog and this 24-hour, seven-day-a-week phone number, 1-800-366-3000, for quick home delivery.' A woman sits on a couch with the catalog. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Sears	:15
1:49:24	▶ Huggies Super Trim Diapers - 'Old King Cole' Nursery Rhyme Parody - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'Old King Cole was a sad little soul, for a wet and leaky diaper had he.' Huggies Super Trim diapers have leakage control shields that 'form a unique double barrier for leakage protection that's fit for a king' - 'Huggies are the royal choice, they truly make this king rejoice. Huggies, happily ever after.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Huggies	:30
1:49:55	▶ ABC Friday Comedy Promo - The Lubbocks Sell Their Home - After Perfect Strangers (1990) 'The Lubbocks are forced to sell their home... All this place needs is some decent furniture.' A 15-second promo for an ABC Friday comedy, 'right after Perfect Strangers Friday.' The show's title is not legible on screen; it ends on an ABC Friday card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:15
1:50:10	▶ ABC 'America's Funniest Home Videos' Promo - $100,000 Grand Prize, Sunday (1990) 'This is it, America. The week America's Funniest Home Videos gives away this season's $100,000 grand prize on a new hour of America's Funniest Home Videos, Sunday.' A 15-second promo ending on an ABC card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:15

Disc B · May 17 1990

Donated by Tim Nelson; second and last disc of tape T42. ABC's Twin Peaks (Thursday May 17, 1990) continues, then a Headline News fragment and WPWR-TV 50 Chicago's Star Trek: The Next Generation, 'The Most Toys' (breaks mostly paused out). The tape ends with leftover non-broadcast material that is excluded from YouTube and from the archive.org copy, then a tape stop.

Watch disc B in full at the Internet Archive

Program log

• 0:00:00 ABC: Twin Peaks, 'Realization Time' (continued; three breaks)
• 0:31:10 CNN Headline News fragment from an older recording
• 0:32:46 WPWR-TV 50: Star Trek: The Next Generation, 'The Most Toys' (breaks paused out; one Butterfinger spot survives)
• 1:16:24 Burger King spot, TNG 'Sarek' next-episode promo, closing credits
• 1:17:20 Excluded leftover material (1:17:20-1:26:30)
• 1:26:30 Tape stop

The breaks, in airing order

Break 1

Time	Spot	Len
0:01:31	▶ Cadillac Man (1990) TV Spot - Robin Williams, Tim Robbins - Opens May 18 'Cadillac Man is not a musical. It's not a buddy picture. It's more than that.' A 30-second car-lot comedy spot from Orion Pictures, with a billing card naming Robin Williams and Tim Robbins. Rated R, 'starts Friday, May 18th at theaters everywhere.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Movie Trailers	:30
0:02:01	▶ Little Caesars - Two Pizzas, Ten Toppings, $9.99 - 'Pizza! Pizza!' Dog Gag - 1990 TV Commercial 'Two pizzas with ten toppings for $9.99.' 'That's impossible.' 'Anything's possible. I taught my dog to say I love you.' Little Caesars 'does the impossible' and signs off with 'Pizza, pizza.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Little Caesars	:15
0:02:17	▶ Sears Auto Center - 'My Car Is Ready When Promised' - A Woman on Fair Treatment - 1990 TV Commercial A woman says she doesn't like the way some auto service places treat women, so she goes to the Sears Auto Center: 'They're nice. I get a fair price. I trust them, and my car is ready when promised. That's all I want, and that's what I get at Sears.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Sears	:15
0:02:32	▶ ABC Saturday Night Promo - 'Elvis' at 8/7 and 'Head of the Class' at 8:30/7:30 (1990) A 15-second ABC promo for its Saturday-night lineup: Elvis at 8/7 Central, followed by Head of the Class at 8:30/7:30, ending on the ABC end card. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:15
0:02:48	ABC/WLS "Twin Peaks is right back" bumper (Twin Peaks sign graphic; audio "I'm going to get the sheriff..." then announcer); same sign graphic as T42A 6498.73-6501.62 act-out bumper; 4.8 s — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:05
0:02:53	▶ ABC 'The Young Riders' Promo - Wild Bill Hickok Duel - Back Thursday (1990) 'Will Wild Bill Hickok back down from a duel?' A 14-second ABC promo for The Young Riders, 'back on Thursday,' ending on the Young Riders title and the ABC 7 logo. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:14
0:03:07	▶ WLS-TV 7 Chicago 'Eyewitness News at 10' Tease - Salmonella, Cocaine Ring (1990) 'Tonight on Channel 7 Eyewitness News at 10.' The tease promises a salmonella outbreak among six people who dined at a suburban supper club, nine arrests including a suspended Chicago police officer in a cocaine ring, and a Medicine Tonight look at what causes repeated miscarriages. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:30
0:03:37	▶ Payless ShoeSource - 'I Never Saw Myself as a Payless Person' - Sandals $6.99 - 1990 TV Commercial A woman admits she never saw herself as a Payless person until she spotted 'really cute leather sandals' in the window. Real leather sandals are on sale for just $6.99 and $11.99, 'cool looks at hot prices.' 'Who'd have guessed? Payless.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Payless	:30
0:04:07	WLS-TV Ch 7 Jeopardy! College Championship tease "Tomorrow 3:30 ABC 7" (host appears, unnamed on screen); 3.9 s station promo; black 251.45-253.85 then show — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:04

Break 2

Time	Spot	Len
0:12:45	repeat of earlier airing — first airing is T42A@5803.61 — Burger King :20 radio-DJ "But we're so different. Can it work?" new BK Double Cheeseburger Swiss + mushrooms, "Sometimes you gotta break the rules"; BK Double Mushroom Swiss end card; DUP of T42A 5803.61-5823.93 (first airing there) — repeat, not uploaded	:20
0:13:05	repeat of earlier airing — tag of the T42A Burger King unit — Burger King 9.3 s price tag for the spot before it: BK Double Mushroom Swiss 99 cents with large fries and medium drink; 0.2 s black split from main spot (cut as one 30 s unit); DUP of T42A 5824.10-5833.44 — repeat, not uploaded	:09
0:13:15	▶ Nissan 240SX - 'If I Had a 240SX' Daydream - 'Built for the Human Race' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A woman at the wheel daydreams about the Nissan 240SX: 'It'd be a red coupe. Wait. A silver fastback,' and a spin up Route 7, the twisty part. The fantasy keeps changing before the spot closes on 'Built for the Human Race.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Nissan	:30
0:13:46	▶ Fire Birds (1990) TV Spot - Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones - Opens May 25 'Once a helicopter battle has been engaged, somebody is gonna die.' An Army combat instructor is told to train an elite attack-helicopter squad and take them into combat. From Touchstone Pictures with Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones and Sean Young named on screen, rated PG-13, 'starts Friday, May 25th.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Movie Trailers	:30
0:14:16	▶ Surf - New System Surf Liquid - '100 Filthy Shirts' Odor Test with a Dog - 1990 TV Commercial 'We washed 100 filthy shirts in New System Surf and one in a leading detergent.' A dog sniffs out the one shirt that still has odors, while Surf's improved formula leaves the rest whiter, brighter and stain-free. 'Introducing New System Surf Liquid.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Surf	:30
0:14:47	▶ ABC 'Voices Within: The Lives of Trudi Chase' Premiere Promo - Shelley Long (1990) 'One woman. 22 personalities. Who are you? Let's see if we can find out.' A promo for the world television premiere of Voices Within: The Lives of Trudi Chase, with Shelley Long named on screen, Sunday at 9/8 Central on ABC. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:21
0:15:07	▶ ABC '20/20' Exclusive Promo - Barbara Walters, the Man Who Runs China Today (1990) 'Barbara Walters with tough questions for the man who runs China today.' A 10-second ABC promo for a 20/20 exclusive on Friday at 10/9 Central. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:10

Break 3

Time	Spot	Len
0:28:45	repeat of earlier airing — first airing is T42A@2944.77 (same voiceover; end card differs only) — Toyota "Big League Sales Event" :30 baseball-booth announcers (names audio only), $1,200 factory-to-dealer incentives / $931 option savings, "See your dealer now"; DUP (same VO) of T42A 2944.77-2974.33 but end card differs (A = national "I love what you do for me / Ride with the best" card; here = dealer-tag lower-third) — repeat, not uploaded	:30
0:29:15	▶ Domino's Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza Feast $8.99, Another for $4 More - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial 'What could be better than the new Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Feast for $8.99? Another one for just $4 more.' More pepperoni than ever and loads of extra cheese, and a man on the couch is told, 'Don't go out. Just pick up the phone.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Dominos	:30
0:29:45	ABC "The Ryan White Story" Saturday rerun with tribute by Elton John (audio), Judith Light hosts (audio); nominal :10 (9.9 s); ends with 0.16 s black — ID / bumper, not uploaded	:10
0:29:55	▶ ABC 'Primetime Live' Promo - Murder of a Beverly Hills Couple, 'Primetime, Next' (1990) 'A grisly murder of a Beverly Hills couple. At first called mob-related, a primetime investigation reveals evidence that led to their son's arrest.' A 10-second ABC Primetime Live promo ending on 'Primetime, next.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:10
0:30:06	▶ ABC 'Twin Peaks' Promo - 'Diane, It's 9-0-2 and I Can't Find Twin Peaks' (1990) A tape-recorder monologue to 'Diane': 'At 8:57, I enter the Double R Diner for the Double Java Hold the Cow special and when I returned, it was gone.' Twin Peaks has moved, and ABC announces the season finale of Twin Peaks, Wednesday at 10/9 Central. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. ABC	:30
0:31:09	older-recording fragment: CNN Headline News chicken-flying feature at Bob Evans Farm, Rio Grande Ohio (super "Bill Spinks / Chicken Flyer") + HLN anchor sign-off; splice from Twin Peaks end credits at 1869.50 (audio switches ~1.4 s earlier), splice into TNG teaser at 1965.93; not an ad — skip, not uploaded	:96

Break 4

Time	Spot	Len
0:36:32	▶ Butterfinger - Bart Simpson - 'Nobody Better Lay a Finger on My Butterfinger' - 1990 TV Commercial Bart Simpson claims his lunch has each of the four food groups: 'Sandwich group, cow group, jungle group, Butterfinger group.' The Butterfinger group has 'the chocolatey, crispity, peanut buttery taste essential for survival.' 'Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Butterfinger	:30

Break 7

Time	Spot	Len
1:16:24	▶ Burger King - 'Hey Mike, How's Your First Night?' - Night Guard Spot - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial A night guard watching the Burger King security monitors is asked, 'Hey Mike, how's your first night?' 'Let me guess. You're hungry.' 'How did you know?' 'I've been doing this a long time. There's one place where you'll always find a burger with your name on it.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. Burger King	:25
1:16:49	▶ Star Trek: The Next Generation 'Sarek' Promo - All-New Episode, WPWR-TV 50 (1990) 'His mental powers trigger a mysterious outbreak of violence.' A promo for the all-new Star Trek: The Next Generation episode 'Sarek': Sarek may be projecting intense emotions onto other people, 'and the only way to stop it is to jeopardize Picard's life.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. WPWR	:19
1:17:19	adult (cut in over TNG end credits at 4639.55; one 1.5 s black at 4999.63-5001.13) — skip, not uploaded	:550
1:26:29	tape stop: ~1 s snow then gray no-signal frames with silent audio to end of disc — skip, not uploaded	:07