WCVB-TV Promos and News Opens: 1973 - early 1980s

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Early promos and news opens from Boston's new Channel 5, WCVB-TV, are highlighted in this sequence.
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[@electrogeek77]

I wasn't around for it when it first aired (born in 85), but the theme for the intros starting at around 5:33 are probably my favorite.

[@kresblain]

FYI, the intro @ 4:04 was also used as an opening vamp on the game show "Jackpot" from 1974. If only I knew what the name of it was though. The tune at 5:15, however, was Syd Dale's 'News Views,' which was also featured on an episode of "Spider-Man." Great finds so far.

[@ScoopNemeth]

Ahh, the sweet voice of Ernie Anderson. The voice of ABC pitching its affiliate WCVB, no matter if its a promo, or news open

[@bakerandbaker1]

Hard to believe that channel five channel number has never chnaged.

[@VaultMasterDBT]

Yes. Keith had been at the station since the late '70s I believe, but served as lead sports anchor between Don Gillis' retirement and Mike Lynch's arrival.

[@SamHodkin23]

4:38 - Theme is from Minisym #1 by Louis Hardin, can be found on the SMNA website.

[@vanillacokehead]

then again, there are two phrases Ernie Anderson can do better than anyone else now or in the past: "The Love Boat" and "Eyewitness News". Same goes for "NewsCenter 5"...

[@nmcarpenter]

Random fact: The balloon in some of the starting openers was last registered in Middlesex, MA. and its registration expired in 2011. (N54707)

[@OldCBnGuns]

As always good stuff.

[@joebradio]

..@ 4:05 .. I expect someone to stand up and say JACKPOT !!

[@mediadude08]

On the last slide, is that Keith Olbermann who is between Nat and Chet?