NEON PULSE ARCHIVE

the 'Sunday at the Oscars' pre-show, the ceremony, ABC promos and the start of 'An Evening at the Academy Awards'

Catalog / tape TVH5

TAPE TVH51 DISC67 SPOTS · 67 WATCHABLE

Donated by Trent Von Holten

Disc A · Mar 21 1999

Donated by Trent Von Holten; first disc of tape TVH5. The 71st Annual Academy Awards, Sunday, March 21, 1999, recorded off ABC 7 Chicago (WLS) with the commercial breaks intact: ABC's 'Sunday at the Oscars' pre-show, the full ceremony ('Shakespeare in Love' and James Coburn among the winners; tributes to Frank Sinatra, Stanley Kubrick and Gene Siskel), the closing credits, ABC promos and the start of the late-night 'An Evening at the Academy Awards' post-show, which runs until the recording ends at 4:47:46. Tracking is clean; one short dropout in the post-show.

Watch disc A in full at the Internet Archive

Program log

The breaks, in airing order

Break 1

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0:00:00blank tape head: black + VCR "Play" OSD + noise before recording starts — skip, not uploaded:38

Break 2

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0:05:41

Revlon New Every Lash Mascara - 'Make Every Single Lash Count' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Make every single lash count - new Every Lash mascara from Revlon.

:30
0:06:11

AT&T Personal Network - 'If This Is You' - 10 Cents a Minute (30s) - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

If this is you, communications has finally caught up with the way you live - AT&T Personal Network, 10 cents a minute, even wireless. 1-800-4ATT.

:30
0:06:41

American Express - The Millionth Shopper - Double Membership Rewards at the Supermarket (1999)

A comedian is the supermarket's millionth shopper - double Membership Rewards points on groceries with the American Express Card.

:30
0:07:11

Gap 'Khaki A-Go-Go' - Dancers in Khakis - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Dancers go-go in khakis. Gap.

:30
0:07:41

Chevy Cavalier - 'Okay, Babe' Photo Shoot - 100,000 Miles to First Tune-Up - 1999 TV Commercial

A photo shoot with the Chevy Cavalier - 100,000 miles to its first scheduled tune-up. Genuine Chevrolet.

:30

Break 3

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0:23:25

Kodak Motion Picture Film - 'The Most Original Movies Ever Made Have the Same Ending' (1999)

The most original movies ever made have the same ending - shot on Kodak film. Take pictures. Further.

:30
0:23:55

Revlon Age Defying Makeup & Concealer Compact - 'Don't Lie About Your Age. Defy It.' (1999)

Don't lie about your age - defy it. Revlon Age Defying makeup and concealer compact.

:30
0:24:25

Merrill Lynch - Retire at 55, Ivy League, a Vineyard in Tuscany - 'Ask Merrill Lynch' (1999)

A couple plans it all - retire at 55 and 62, the Ivy League, a vineyard in Tuscany. Ask Merrill Lynch.

:30
0:24:55

Sears 'Come See the Softer Side' - $19.99 Pants - Sale Ends April 3rd - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Some cute little numbers - and the price. Come see the softer side of Sears; sale ends April 3rd.

:30
0:25:26

Lipton Brisk - Claymation George & Weezy Jefferson at Planet Hollywood - 'That's Brisk, Baby' (1999)

Claymation George and Weezy Jefferson at Planet Hollywood - that's Brisk, baby.

:30

Break 4

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0:28:23ABC Sunday at the Oscars outro bumper "stay tuned for the 71st Annual Academy Awards" (dissolve in, approx) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:09
0:28:32

US Postal Service Direct Mail - 'It Reaches People' - Fly Like an Eagle - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Direct mail from the U.S. Postal Service - it reaches people. 1-800-THE-USPS.

:30
0:29:02

10-10-345 Lucky Dog Long Distance - The 3-4-5 Hitters - 5 Cents a Minute in Illinois (1999)

The 3-4-5 hitters in purple uniforms for 10-10-345 Lucky Dog long distance - 5 cents a minute within Illinois.

:30
0:29:32

KitchenAid Dishwasher - 'Made for the Way It Whispers' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

A KitchenAid dishwasher made for the way it whispers - the number one selling premium dishwasher.

:30
0:30:02

Mercedes-Benz 2000 S-Class - 'Sometimes Words Can Be Hopelessly Inadequate' - 1999 TV Commercial

Sometimes words can be hopelessly inadequate - the 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

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0:30:32ABC7 News WLS-TV Chicago "Weeknights 6PM" anchor card (4 s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
0:30:55Oscars sponsor billboards: Revlon, all-new Chevy Tracker, American Express, Pepsi Joy of Cola (dissolves, approx) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:23

Break 5

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0:55:36Academy Awards bumper out w/ VO tease (Gwyneth Paltrow, Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:13
0:55:49

Pepsi 'Joy of Cola' - The Diner Girl and Her Crazy Voices - 'Hit It, Fellas' (60s) (1999)

'Hi, Sarge.' A little girl at a diner with a voice for everyone - Pepsi, the joy of cola.

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0:56:49

American Express - Jerry Seinfeld from America in London - 'Seventh Inning Stretch?' (1999)

Jerry Seinfeld from America, lost in London slang - 'what is this, the seventh inning stretch?' - with the American Express Card.

:30
0:57:20

Chevy Tracker - A Medieval Town East of Prague - Win a Tracker - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

The Chevy Tracker in a medieval town east of Prague - and a chance to win one at chevytracker.com.

:30
0:57:50

Revlon MoistureStay Lip Color - 'Hate Moisture Lipsticks That Disappear? Kiss Them Goodbye' (1999)

Hate moisture lipsticks that disappear? Kiss them goodbye - Revlon MoistureStay lip color.

:30
0:58:20Academy Awards return bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:14

Break 6

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1:13:30Academy Awards bumper out w/ VO tease "the award for Supporting Actress, stay tuned" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:16
1:13:46

Revlon ColorStay Compact Makeup - 'A Model With a Womanly Body?' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

'A model with a womanly body? That made me a first.' Revlon ColorStay compact makeup won't rub off.

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1:14:16

Merrill Lynch Human Achievement - 'The World Is 10 Years Old' (60s) - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Ten years after the Berlin Wall fell, the world is 10 years old - go get 'em, kid. Merrill Lynch, human achievement.

:60
1:15:16

AT&T Personal Network - 'If This Is Your Best Picture' - Oscar Night (60s) - 1999 TV Commercial

If this is your stretch limo, your bright lights, your best picture - this is your network. AT&T Personal Network, made for Oscar night.

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1:16:17"The 71st Annual Academy Awards will continue in a moment here on ABC" bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
1:16:23

Honda Civic Sedan Limited Issue - $15,045 - 'Strike While the Iron's Hot' - 1999 TV Commercial

The Honda Civic Sedan limited issue for $15,045 - strike while the iron's hot.

:30
1:16:53

PrimeCo Audiovox Pocket Phone $99 - 'Switch From Cellular' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Switch from cellular - the Audiovox pocket phone for $99 from PrimeCo.

:30
1:17:23

Old Navy Drawstring Shorts for the Whole Family - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Drawstring shorts for the whole family at Old Navy.

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1:17:53ABC7 Chicago News promo: Roger Ebert (audio only) backstage at the Oscars live on late news 4s — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

Break 7

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1:32:04ABC show bumper: Academy Awards logo animation (start approx) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:07
1:32:11

American Express - Double Membership Rewards at the Drugstore (60s) - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

A comedian earns double Membership Rewards points at the drugstore with the American Express Card.

:60
1:33:11McDonald's boxing corner "someone stole your fries" Did Somebody Say McDonald's 30s - DUP library McDonalds/...someone-stole-your-fries-boxing-corner..._1999.mkv | McDonalds fries = library — repeat, not uploaded:30
1:33:41

Sears Softer Side - All Skirts 25% Off - 'We Wouldn't Want You to Go Topless' (15s) (1999)

All skirts 25% off - we wouldn't want you to go topless. Come see the softer side of Sears.

:15
1:33:56

Sears Softer Side - All Dresses 20% Off - 'In Case You Didn't Marry for Money' (15s) (1999)

All dresses 20% off - in case you didn't marry for money. Sale ends April 3rd at Sears.

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1:34:11Kodak Max film "our honeymoon, it rained" 30s - DUP library Kodak/kodak_kodak-max-film-our-honeymoon-it-rained_2000.mkv | Kodak honeymoon = library — repeat, not uploaded:30
1:34:43

ABC 'It's Like, You Know...' Series Premiere Promo - Wednesday After Dharma & Greg (20s, 1999)

It's Like, You Know... premieres Wednesday after Dharma & Greg on ABC.

:20

Break 8

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1:52:38ABC show bumper: Academy Awards logo animation — ID / bumper, not uploaded:08
1:52:46

Chevrolet - 'Wherever America's Going, We'll Be There' - Americana Anthem (60s) - 1999 TV Commercial

An archival montage of American life - wherever America's going, we'll be there. Chevrolet.

:60
1:53:47

Gap 'Khaki Soul' - Dancers in Khakis - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Khaki soul - dancers in khakis. Gap.

:30
1:54:17

Revlon New Complexion Even Out Makeup - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

New Complexion Even Out makeup from Revlon.

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1:54:48ABC bumper "Academy Awards will continue in a moment" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
1:54:53

Grand Victoria Casino Jingle (Chicago Area) - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

The Grand Victoria Casino and its jingle.

:30
1:55:23

Dodge Intrepid - 'We're Changing Everything. Again.' - Car and Driver 10Best, $20,495 (1999)

The Dodge Intrepid, Car and Driver 10Best, well equipped at $20,495 - we're changing everything. Again.

:30
1:55:53ABC7 News promo "Weeknights 6PM" anchors (names audio only) 4s - repeats elsewhere on tape — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
1:55:59Sponsor billboard: brought to you by Chevrolet, Kodak, AT&T, Merrill Lynch — ID / bumper, not uploaded:25

Break 9

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2:22:43Merrill Lynch retirement plan "vineyard in Tuscany" Ask Merrill Lynch 30s - REPEAT of airing ~1465s (part 1) | Merrill Lynch Tuscany = 1465 — repeat, not uploaded:30
2:23:14

Revlon Super Lustrous Hair Color - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Super Lustrous hair color from Revlon.

:30
2:23:44

Kodak Professional Portraits - 'They Grow Up So Fast... Stop Time' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

They grow up so fast - stop time with a professional portrait. Kodak: take pictures. Further.

:30
2:24:14

OnStar - 'Another OnStar Story' - Rattlesnakes and a Blown Tire (Complete) - 1999 TV Commercial

Another OnStar story - stranded with a blown tire among rattlesnakes. OnStar.

:30
2:24:45

ABC 'The Norm Show' Series Premiere Promo - Norm Macdonald at the Unemployment Office (1999)

Norm Macdonald at the unemployment office - The Norm Show premieres Wednesday after The Drew Carey Show on ABC.

:30

Break 10

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2:47:28AT&T net.working - bank merger IT guy "is he the hero today" (DUP of library atandt_att-networking-bank-merger-it-guy..._1999) | AT&T networking = library — repeat, not uploaded:30
2:47:58

Pepsi 'Joy of Cola' - 'Coming to You in Living Cola' - 'It's My Bedtime' (60s) - 1999 TV Commercial

Coming to you in living cola - a vintage-style Pepsi show, with a little girl signing off: 'it's my bedtime.' The joy of cola.

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2:48:58

American Express - The Gas Station 'Classic Over-Squeeze' - Do More - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

The classic over-squeeze and the perfect pump at the gas station - do more with American Express.

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2:49:28Revlon MoistureStay lip color "kiss them goodbye" (repeat of ~3478s airing on this tape; not the 1998 library spot) | Revlon MoistureStay = 3470 — repeat, not uploaded:30
2:49:59ABC bumper "71st Annual Academy Awards will continue in a moment here on ABC" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
2:50:04

Blockbuster 'Memories' - Favorite Movie Moments - 'May Tonight Be Unforgettable' (1999)

People describe the movie moments they'll never forget - may tonight be unforgettable. Blockbuster.

:30
2:50:35

Chrysler and Plymouth Minivans - Town & Country to Voyager - $1,000 Cash or 1.9% APR (1999)

From the Chrysler Town & Country to the Plymouth Voyager - $1,000 cash back or 1.9% APR.

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2:51:05ABC7/WLS-TV promo "An Evening at the Academy Awards - Tonight 12:05am" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

Break 11

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3:05:30Sears "softer side" spring - Dockers/Canyon River pants $19.99, sale ends April 3rd (music only) | Sears pants = 1495 — repeat, not uploaded:30
3:06:00

Charles Schwab - The Patient on the Operating Table - 'Recommended It at 76' - 1999 TV Commercial

A patient on the operating table hears his broker 'recommended it at 76, it's down to 52.' Charles Schwab.

:30
3:06:30

Claritin 'Walking on Sunshine' - The Farm Family - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

A farm family walking on sunshine - 24-hour, non-drowsy Claritin.

:30
3:07:00

Serta - The Dream With Cornelius From 'Planet of the Apes' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

A dream about drinks with your high school sweetheart and Cornelius from Planet of the Apes - Serta, the world's best mattress.

:30
3:07:30

Chevy Venture - Seating for Eight - 'Let's Go!' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Seating for eight and a laundry line - the Chevy Venture minivan. Let's go!

:30
3:08:02

ABC Wednesday Comedy Lineup Promo - Dharma & Greg, Drew Carey, The Norm Show (1999)

What does America really want? A little song? A little dance? Dharma & Greg, It's Like, You Know..., The Drew Carey Show and the series premiere of The Norm Show, Wednesday on ABC.

:30

Break 12

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3:27:28Revlon Every Lash mascara "forget clumpy lashes" (repeat of 0:05:41 airing on this tape) | Revlon Every Lash = 341 — repeat, not uploaded:30
3:27:58First Union 60s - "financial world chaos... come to the mountain called First Union" 1-800-MOUNTAIN (DUP of library firstunion_first-union-financial-world-chaos-long-edit_1999) | First Union = library — repeat, not uploaded:60
3:28:58

Sears Softer Side - All Skirts 25% Off, Dresses 20% Off (30s) - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

All skirts 25% off and dresses 20% off - in case you didn't marry for money. Come see the softer side of Sears.

:30
3:29:30ABC bumper "71st Annual Academy Awards will continue in a moment here on ABC" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
3:29:35

Hertz #1 Club Gold - The Airport Race Announcer - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

A race announcer calls Jane Carlson's dash past the rental counter - Hertz #1 Club Gold.

:30
3:30:05

Illinois Lottery Instant Games - New Marilyn Monroe Game - Win Up to $10,000 - 1999 TV Commercial

Animated dancers and a new Marilyn Monroe instant game - win up to $10,000. Illinois Lottery.

:30
3:30:35

Amazon.com - The Aircraft Carrier - '4.7 Million Books, Videos, DVDs, CDs and Gifts' (1999)

An aircraft carrier of a store - 4.7 million books, videos, DVDs, CDs and gifts at Amazon.com.

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3:31:05ABC7 News "Weeknights 6PM" anchor promo (anchor names audio only) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
3:31:11Oscars sponsor billboard: American Express, Kodak, Sears, Revlon — ID / bumper, not uploaded:26

Break 13

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3:45:26

American Express - Superman and the Forgotten Wallet - 'You Can Do More' - 1999 TV Commercial

Superman and a comedian on the street - a forgotten wallet. You can do more with the American Express Card.

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3:45:57

Ultima II Glowtion Skin Brightening Moisturizer - 'At 48 Years Old' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Ultima II Glowtion skin brightening moisturizer - 'at 48 years old... thank you very much, Ultima.'

:30
3:46:27

Gap 'Khaki Country' - Line Dance to 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

A khaki line dance to Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Gap, gap.com.

:30
3:46:57

GM BuyPower - 'Even When the Showroom Is Closed, We're Still Open' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Even when the showroom is closed, we're still open - GMBuyPower.com.

:30
3:47:28

ABC Good Morning America 'Start Smarter' Promo (10s, 1999)

Start smarter with Good Morning America on ABC.

:10
3:47:38

ABC 'The Norm Show' Series Premiere Promo - Wednesday 9:30 After Drew Carey (20s, 1999)

The Norm Show series premiere, Wednesday at 9:30 after The Drew Carey Show on ABC.

:20

Break 14

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4:02:31

Chevy Malibu - 'America's Got Gumption' - 100,000 Miles to First Tune-Up - 1999 TV Commercial

America's got gumption - the Chevy Malibu, 100,000 miles to its first tune-up.

:30
4:03:01

Charles Schwab - 'Don't You Wish Everybody Used Charles Schwab?' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Don't you wish everybody used Charles Schwab? No-load funds and a broker's Asian debt fund.

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4:03:32Kodak motion picture film - film-leader countdown + classic movie titles, "all have the same ending", Shot on Kodak Film | Kodak same ending = 1405 — repeat, not uploaded:30
4:04:03ABC bumper "The 71st Annual Academy Awards will continue in a moment here on ABC" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
4:04:09

ABC 'It's Like, You Know...' Premiere Promo - Wednesday After Dharma & Greg (30s, 1999)

It's Like, You Know... premieres Wednesday after Dharma & Greg on ABC.

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4:04:39Blockbuster - "Memories", that moment in a movie that's yours forever | Blockbuster Memories = 10204 — repeat, not uploaded:30
4:05:10

Victoria's Secret Body by Victoria - Seamless Lingerie - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

Body by Victoria seamless lingerie from Victoria's Secret.

:30
4:05:40WLS-TV ABC7 News "Weeknights 6PM" anchor tag (names audio-only) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
4:05:45Academy Awards sponsor billboard: Pepsi, Revlon, Chevrolet, AT&T Personal Network — ID / bumper, not uploaded:25

Break 15

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4:22:00

Pepsi 'Joy of Cola' - The Pizzeria Godfather Girl - 'I Ordered a Pepsi-Cola' (60s) (1999)

A large pepperoni and a Pepsi, please - and a little girl with a Godfather voice: 'I ordered a Pepsi-Cola... capisce?' The joy of cola.

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4:23:00AT&T Personal Network - "If this is you", 10 cents a minute, 1-800-4ATT (30s cut) | AT&T Personal Network 30 = 371 — repeat, not uploaded:30
4:23:30McDonald's - future teacher/air traffic controller/software tycoon, "did somebody say McDonald's?" | McDonalds future teacher = library — repeat, not uploaded:30
4:24:01

ABC 'Politically Incorrect' After-Party Promo - Presented by Pepsi (10s, 1999)

Politically Incorrect's Oscar after-party, presented by Pepsi - live, late tonight on ABC.

:10
4:24:11

ABC 'The Century' Promo - Starting March 29th (20s, 1999)

The Century, starting March 29th on ABC.

:20
4:24:33ABC bumper "The 71st Annual Academy Awards will continue in a moment here on ABC" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
4:24:38

Hertz Return Center - The Old Farmer's Almanac Weather - 'Not Exactly!' - Vintage 1999 TV Commercial

An Old Farmer's Almanac weather forecast - not exactly! Hertz return centers.

:30
4:25:08Chrysler/Plymouth minivans - Town & Country to Voyager, $1000 cash allowance or 1.9% APR | Chrysler minivans = 10235 — repeat, not uploaded:30
4:25:38WLS-TV ABC7 News "Weeknights 6PM" anchor tag (names audio-only) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

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4:31:52Credits billboard: accommodations provided by Hilton Hotels and Resorts — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
4:32:07Credits billboard: air travel provided by United, "United is rising" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10

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4:36:31

ABC 'Home of the Academy Awards' Network Image Promo (1999)

ABC, home of the Academy Awards - the Golden Globes, Spin City, Sports Night and the Wednesday comedies.

:45
4:37:15

ABC 'Most Celebrated Network' Promo - The Practice, NYPD Blue (Partial, 1999)

ABC, the most celebrated network - The Practice and NYPD Blue. The recording cuts out before the end.

:35

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4:42:59An Evening at the Academy Awards bumper/tease "Sure it's late, but you'll want to stay up" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:13
4:43:121-800-BANKRUPT partial (cut mid-sentence) — skip, not uploaded:22

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4:47:10

ABC 7 Chicago 'Inside Edition' Promo - 'Oscar Night Arrives' - Monday at 3 (1999)

Inside Edition: Oscar night arrives - Monday at 3 PM on ABC 7.

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4:47:40unknown 1-800-317-4040 partial at recording end — skip, not uploaded:06
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