Tag Archives: Chicago

Falcon Crest Blog: The Phil Donahue Show- Lana Turner (1982)

“In this 1982 Interview on the “Phil Donahue Show” Lana Turner talks about her appearance on Falcon Crest and about the feud between her and Jane Wyman. Sorry about the bad audio quality. Find more recent information about the Cast … Continue reading

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WGN Radio: Milton Rosenberg Interviewing P.J. O’Rourke- The American Automobile Industry

Source:WGN Radio– political humorist P.J. O’Rourke. “Milt hosts a discussion with author P.J. O’Rourke about his latest book, Driving Like Crazy, a collection of essays looking at the auto industry.” From WGN Radio The timing of this interview is perfect because … Continue reading

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CBS Sports: NFL 1986-NFC Divisional Playoff-Washington Redskins @ Chicago Bears: Art Monk Highlights

. Source:The New Democrat  What you are seeing in this video is that how great of an all around wide receiver that Art Monk was. And how good Jay Schroeder was when he was good. Perhaps as athletic, strong and … Continue reading

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CBS Sports: NFL 1987-NFC Divisional Playoff-Washington Redskins @ Chicago Bears: Pat Summerall Intro

. Source:The New Democrat  Pat Summerall with another classic NFC intro for CBS Sports. But even with Jim McMahon, who I’m not sure if he even finished this game, because the Redskins defense which was really good in 87 and … Continue reading

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John Hughes: Planes Trains & Automobiles (1987) Starring Steve Martin & John Candy

. Source:The New Democrat  Plains Trains and Automobiles is kind of personal to me, because it reminds me of a guy I grew up with. If he were to ever read this post would probably know this is about him, … Continue reading

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Gordon Gekko: Wall Street (1987) ‘Greed is Good’

Source:American Rhetoric– Gordon Gekko’s (played by Michael Douglas) speech, in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street (1987) Source:The New Democrat “Gekko: Well, I appreciate the opportunity you’re giving me, Mr. Cromwell, as the single largest shareholder in Teldar Paper, to speak. Well, … Continue reading

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NFL Films: The Chicago Bears 46 Defense

Source:The New Democrat  I wouldn’t call former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan the father of the 46 Defense, but he certainly was one of the fathers. You could make a case that what former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jerry Glanville … Continue reading

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NFL Network: NFL 1985- The Dominance of the 1985 Chicago Bears 46 Defense

Source:The New Democrat  The reason why the Bears 46 Defense isn’t ranked as high at least by a lot of NFL historians as lets say the Steel Curtain Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970s or even the Ravens of the last … Continue reading

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CBS Sports: NFL 1984- Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears: Full Game

Source:CBS Sports perhaps had the best Packer-Bear game from the 1980s. Source:The New Democrat  “December 9, 1984 Play by Play – Tim Ryan Color Commentator – Johnny Morris” From Jamie Johnson “Dramatic Ending To Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game – 1984” … Continue reading

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The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson: Da Coach Mike Ditka (January, 1987)

Source:The New Democrat  Here’s a great comedy duo for you. Da Coach perhaps better known as Mike Ditka the former head coach of the Chicago Bears in the 1980s and early 90s. And of course The King of LateNight Johnny … Continue reading

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