Old TV Promos
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Old TV promos and bumpers from ABC to Z Channel. US only for now. Attribution provided for original uploaders. Run by foxkidsclub.bsky.social
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@tvpromos.bsky.social
· Feb 24
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This is a new side thing from @foxkidsclub.bsky.social - a place for old TV promos. Focus is on the 80s and 90s, US only for now. I'll try to post one or two each day.
Footage will be taken from various YouTube accounts. Attribution will be provided so you can support the original uploaders.
This is a new side thing from @foxkidsclub.bsky.social - a place for old TV promos. Focus is on the 80s and 90s, US only for now. I'll try to post one or two each day.
Footage will be taken from various YouTube accounts. Attribution will be provided so you can support the original uploaders.
If you look up the word "overkill" in the dictionary, you'll find this 1996 promo for WNBC's new Doppler 4000 radar. In this THREE MINUTE promo they make damn sure you know all about it.
Again, this promo is THREE FUCKING MINUTES LONG.
Original by Edd Kalehoff - youtu.be/i7aUTI2tDJE?...
Again, this promo is THREE FUCKING MINUTES LONG.
Original by Edd Kalehoff - youtu.be/i7aUTI2tDJE?...
Edd Kalehoff "WNBC Doppler 4000"
YouTube video by Edward Kalehoff
youtu.be
July 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If you look up the word "overkill" in the dictionary, you'll find this 1996 promo for WNBC's new Doppler 4000 radar. In this THREE MINUTE promo they make damn sure you know all about it.
Again, this promo is THREE FUCKING MINUTES LONG.
Original by Edd Kalehoff - youtu.be/i7aUTI2tDJE?...
Again, this promo is THREE FUCKING MINUTES LONG.
Original by Edd Kalehoff - youtu.be/i7aUTI2tDJE?...
Two nightly news topical promos for KOVR from 1994.
You are *not* prepared for these.
Original by Xennial 80s Ex-Berner: youtu.be/9atjQbUZxCM?...
You are *not* prepared for these.
Original by Xennial 80s Ex-Berner: youtu.be/9atjQbUZxCM?...
July 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Two nightly news topical promos for KOVR from 1994.
You are *not* prepared for these.
Original by Xennial 80s Ex-Berner: youtu.be/9atjQbUZxCM?...
You are *not* prepared for these.
Original by Xennial 80s Ex-Berner: youtu.be/9atjQbUZxCM?...
WRC's Team 4 News engages in a spirited football game before gathering for a good old fashioned Maryland Crab Feast. Pictured is longtime anchor Jim Vance, who worked at WRC from 1969 to his death in 2017.
Original by NW Directions - youtu.be/-fq0AkP65ys?...
Original by NW Directions - youtu.be/-fq0AkP65ys?...
May 29, 2025 at 3:48 AM
WRC's Team 4 News engages in a spirited football game before gathering for a good old fashioned Maryland Crab Feast. Pictured is longtime anchor Jim Vance, who worked at WRC from 1969 to his death in 2017.
Original by NW Directions - youtu.be/-fq0AkP65ys?...
Original by NW Directions - youtu.be/-fq0AkP65ys?...
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May 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Still looking to raise funds for rent! I'm at $45 of $175 and would like to get that last $130 met by end of day tomorrow. Anything helps, even if you can just boost it. Thanks so much, y'all.
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#HelpSky #MABoost #FundSky #MutualAid #HelpFolksLive2025
Still looking to raise funds for rent! I'm at $45 of $175 and would like to get that last $130 met by end of day tomorrow. Anything helps, even if you can just boost it. Thanks so much, y'all.
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From Philly's legendary WPVI 6ABC, a 1980 promo for Action News featuring Jim Gardner, Jim O'Brien, the rest of the Action News team, and your 100% recommended daily allowance of cheese.
Original by Bored's VHS Pile - youtu.be/0hV7oqY1xvA?...
Original by Bored's VHS Pile - youtu.be/0hV7oqY1xvA?...
May 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
From Philly's legendary WPVI 6ABC, a 1980 promo for Action News featuring Jim Gardner, Jim O'Brien, the rest of the Action News team, and your 100% recommended daily allowance of cheese.
Original by Bored's VHS Pile - youtu.be/0hV7oqY1xvA?...
Original by Bored's VHS Pile - youtu.be/0hV7oqY1xvA?...
The stunning 1998 image promo for Showtime, which introduced the channel's "No Limits" slogan and a new logo that is still in use today.
Every frame is packed with gorgeous, surreal imagery. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Original by Kass Communications - youtu.be/xC9t8gULeZ8?...
Every frame is packed with gorgeous, surreal imagery. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Original by Kass Communications - youtu.be/xC9t8gULeZ8?...
May 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The stunning 1998 image promo for Showtime, which introduced the channel's "No Limits" slogan and a new logo that is still in use today.
Every frame is packed with gorgeous, surreal imagery. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Original by Kass Communications - youtu.be/xC9t8gULeZ8?...
Every frame is packed with gorgeous, surreal imagery. They don't make 'em like this anymore.
Original by Kass Communications - youtu.be/xC9t8gULeZ8?...
Reposted by Old TV Promos
A 50 second version of ABC's 1986-87 "We Belong Together" campaign, sung by Aretha Franklin. Blink and you'll miss an appearance by Michael Eisner and all your favorite Disney characters - a decade before Disney bought the network.
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
May 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
A 50 second version of ABC's 1986-87 "We Belong Together" campaign, sung by Aretha Franklin. Blink and you'll miss an appearance by Michael Eisner and all your favorite Disney characters - a decade before Disney bought the network.
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
Reposted by Old TV Promos
This 1982 promo for WITI Milwaukee's TV6 News Update has to be seen to be believed. Set to the amazing Network Music track "Victory's Pursuit," it makes the news look WAY more exciting than it has any right to be.
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
May 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
This 1982 promo for WITI Milwaukee's TV6 News Update has to be seen to be believed. Set to the amazing Network Music track "Victory's Pursuit," it makes the news look WAY more exciting than it has any right to be.
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
This 1982 promo for WITI Milwaukee's TV6 News Update has to be seen to be believed. Set to the amazing Network Music track "Victory's Pursuit," it makes the news look WAY more exciting than it has any right to be.
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
May 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
This 1982 promo for WITI Milwaukee's TV6 News Update has to be seen to be believed. Set to the amazing Network Music track "Victory's Pursuit," it makes the news look WAY more exciting than it has any right to be.
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
Original by The TV Madman - youtu.be/q5j1f5WW8Is?...
A 50 second version of ABC's 1986-87 "We Belong Together" campaign, sung by Aretha Franklin. Blink and you'll miss an appearance by Michael Eisner and all your favorite Disney characters - a decade before Disney bought the network.
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
May 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
A 50 second version of ABC's 1986-87 "We Belong Together" campaign, sung by Aretha Franklin. Blink and you'll miss an appearance by Michael Eisner and all your favorite Disney characters - a decade before Disney bought the network.
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
Original by ApotheounSAK - youtu.be/r13tiYlubPA?...
The on-air design of TBS in the 1980s was the work of an incredible team of designers led by John Christopher Burns. The distinctive all-video design looked literally nothing like anything on TV at the time - even on the networks.
YT link by Jay Cordova - youtu.be/kysv9hRQtCc?...
YT link by Jay Cordova - youtu.be/kysv9hRQtCc?...
John Burns TBS Reel 1970s (SD for now) -1983 Restored 60fps
YouTube video by Jay Cordova
youtu.be
March 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The on-air design of TBS in the 1980s was the work of an incredible team of designers led by John Christopher Burns. The distinctive all-video design looked literally nothing like anything on TV at the time - even on the networks.
YT link by Jay Cordova - youtu.be/kysv9hRQtCc?...
YT link by Jay Cordova - youtu.be/kysv9hRQtCc?...
Night Court, Golden Girls, and Bluesky patron saint ALF all heavily feature in the full "Come Home to NBC" promo from 1987, the second of four to use the "Come Home" moniker and probably my favorite NBC campaign.
CW: Brief glimpses of Bill Cosby.
original by eyeontv - youtu.be/21IATttfmsE?...
CW: Brief glimpses of Bill Cosby.
original by eyeontv - youtu.be/21IATttfmsE?...
March 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Night Court, Golden Girls, and Bluesky patron saint ALF all heavily feature in the full "Come Home to NBC" promo from 1987, the second of four to use the "Come Home" moniker and probably my favorite NBC campaign.
CW: Brief glimpses of Bill Cosby.
original by eyeontv - youtu.be/21IATttfmsE?...
CW: Brief glimpses of Bill Cosby.
original by eyeontv - youtu.be/21IATttfmsE?...
Gundam Wing came to Toonami on March 6, 2000, just over 25 years ago this month. They blessed it with an incredible promo that puts most movie trailers to shame.
The impeccable announcer is the great Peter Cullen.
Original by Adult Swim/SlimD716 - youtu.be/OW7GYCbu6Os?...
The impeccable announcer is the great Peter Cullen.
Original by Adult Swim/SlimD716 - youtu.be/OW7GYCbu6Os?...
March 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Gundam Wing came to Toonami on March 6, 2000, just over 25 years ago this month. They blessed it with an incredible promo that puts most movie trailers to shame.
The impeccable announcer is the great Peter Cullen.
Original by Adult Swim/SlimD716 - youtu.be/OW7GYCbu6Os?...
The impeccable announcer is the great Peter Cullen.
Original by Adult Swim/SlimD716 - youtu.be/OW7GYCbu6Os?...
Cartoon Network would air long "image promos" after shows. This 1999 masterpiece, "Whiners Can Be Losers," has SEVERAL classic lines throughout.
"SOLOMON GRUNDY WANT PANTS TOO" has lived in my mind for years.
Powerhouse era was amazing.
Original by Analog Memories - youtu.be/1oTetf0aPlI?...
"SOLOMON GRUNDY WANT PANTS TOO" has lived in my mind for years.
Powerhouse era was amazing.
Original by Analog Memories - youtu.be/1oTetf0aPlI?...
March 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Cartoon Network would air long "image promos" after shows. This 1999 masterpiece, "Whiners Can Be Losers," has SEVERAL classic lines throughout.
"SOLOMON GRUNDY WANT PANTS TOO" has lived in my mind for years.
Powerhouse era was amazing.
Original by Analog Memories - youtu.be/1oTetf0aPlI?...
"SOLOMON GRUNDY WANT PANTS TOO" has lived in my mind for years.
Powerhouse era was amazing.
Original by Analog Memories - youtu.be/1oTetf0aPlI?...
Our last network campaign is Fox's first big one from 1988, "Don't Let Fox Weekend Pass You By!"
This makes extensive use of a backlot with a huge Fox logo tower. Network president Jamie Kellner improved on this idea when he helped start The WB in 1995.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/eNfPvtyrAgg?...
This makes extensive use of a backlot with a huge Fox logo tower. Network president Jamie Kellner improved on this idea when he helped start The WB in 1995.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/eNfPvtyrAgg?...
March 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Our last network campaign is Fox's first big one from 1988, "Don't Let Fox Weekend Pass You By!"
This makes extensive use of a backlot with a huge Fox logo tower. Network president Jamie Kellner improved on this idea when he helped start The WB in 1995.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/eNfPvtyrAgg?...
This makes extensive use of a backlot with a huge Fox logo tower. Network president Jamie Kellner improved on this idea when he helped start The WB in 1995.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/eNfPvtyrAgg?...
Richie Havens sings the rousing 1983-84 anthem for CBS, the first (and best) of three straight campaigns using the slogan "We've Got The Touch."
CBS had the broadcast TV premiere of Star Wars that year so it figures heavily into the promo.
Original by VintageTelevision - youtu.be/adt6oxLL9eE?...
CBS had the broadcast TV premiere of Star Wars that year so it figures heavily into the promo.
Original by VintageTelevision - youtu.be/adt6oxLL9eE?...
March 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Richie Havens sings the rousing 1983-84 anthem for CBS, the first (and best) of three straight campaigns using the slogan "We've Got The Touch."
CBS had the broadcast TV premiere of Star Wars that year so it figures heavily into the promo.
Original by VintageTelevision - youtu.be/adt6oxLL9eE?...
CBS had the broadcast TV premiere of Star Wars that year so it figures heavily into the promo.
Original by VintageTelevision - youtu.be/adt6oxLL9eE?...
"Let's All Be There" was the campaign in place when NBC finally overcame its 70s doldrums. This is the (superior IMO) 1984-85 version.
Pay attention to the TV in the montage shots - one of the most inventive effects I've seen.
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VvXPmYP5MhI?...
Pay attention to the TV in the montage shots - one of the most inventive effects I've seen.
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VvXPmYP5MhI?...
March 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"Let's All Be There" was the campaign in place when NBC finally overcame its 70s doldrums. This is the (superior IMO) 1984-85 version.
Pay attention to the TV in the montage shots - one of the most inventive effects I've seen.
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VvXPmYP5MhI?...
Pay attention to the TV in the montage shots - one of the most inventive effects I've seen.
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VvXPmYP5MhI?...
Kicking off the new video limit with some classic network fall campaigns!
Let's start with this great one from ABC in 1981, produced by the legendary Harry Marks and featuring some impressive (for the time) graphical effects.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/kBGwaK5Hpkw?...
Let's start with this great one from ABC in 1981, produced by the legendary Harry Marks and featuring some impressive (for the time) graphical effects.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/kBGwaK5Hpkw?...
March 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Kicking off the new video limit with some classic network fall campaigns!
Let's start with this great one from ABC in 1981, produced by the legendary Harry Marks and featuring some impressive (for the time) graphical effects.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/kBGwaK5Hpkw?...
Let's start with this great one from ABC in 1981, produced by the legendary Harry Marks and featuring some impressive (for the time) graphical effects.
Original by VPR2B - youtu.be/kBGwaK5Hpkw?...
Bluesky is increasing their video upload limit to three minutes! That means I can upload some longer promos!
I’m out right now but y’all are gonna see some fun stuff when I get home 😊
I’m out right now but y’all are gonna see some fun stuff when I get home 😊
March 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Bluesky is increasing their video upload limit to three minutes! That means I can upload some longer promos!
I’m out right now but y’all are gonna see some fun stuff when I get home 😊
I’m out right now but y’all are gonna see some fun stuff when I get home 😊
ABC Sports would end their broadcasts with a lengthy plug for both their sponsors and their upcoming programming.
From 1993 to 1995, it was accompanied by what may be the best TV production music I have ever heard.
Announcer is Dan Foley.
Original by Official Sky - youtu.be/VgshlwDpkJU?...
From 1993 to 1995, it was accompanied by what may be the best TV production music I have ever heard.
Announcer is Dan Foley.
Original by Official Sky - youtu.be/VgshlwDpkJU?...
March 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
ABC Sports would end their broadcasts with a lengthy plug for both their sponsors and their upcoming programming.
From 1993 to 1995, it was accompanied by what may be the best TV production music I have ever heard.
Announcer is Dan Foley.
Original by Official Sky - youtu.be/VgshlwDpkJU?...
From 1993 to 1995, it was accompanied by what may be the best TV production music I have ever heard.
Announcer is Dan Foley.
Original by Official Sky - youtu.be/VgshlwDpkJU?...
Another clever spot from Cartoon Network, evidently in response to letters asking whether Pirates of Dark Water would ever be completed. Turns out they taped over the only copy of the episodes(!)
Original by RetroCCN - youtu.be/r8CCYpNbUZc?...
Original by RetroCCN - youtu.be/r8CCYpNbUZc?...
March 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Another clever spot from Cartoon Network, evidently in response to letters asking whether Pirates of Dark Water would ever be completed. Turns out they taped over the only copy of the episodes(!)
Original by RetroCCN - youtu.be/r8CCYpNbUZc?...
Original by RetroCCN - youtu.be/r8CCYpNbUZc?...
George Lowe has passed away. Lowe was the voice of Space Ghost in countless projects starting with 1994's Space Ghost Coast To Coast.
He carries these two promos for C2C's fifth season, as a narcissistic host musing on the perils of celebrity.
Original by MoviesCool93 - youtu.be/viwc-GggE6c?...
He carries these two promos for C2C's fifth season, as a narcissistic host musing on the perils of celebrity.
Original by MoviesCool93 - youtu.be/viwc-GggE6c?...
March 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
George Lowe has passed away. Lowe was the voice of Space Ghost in countless projects starting with 1994's Space Ghost Coast To Coast.
He carries these two promos for C2C's fifth season, as a narcissistic host musing on the perils of celebrity.
Original by MoviesCool93 - youtu.be/viwc-GggE6c?...
He carries these two promos for C2C's fifth season, as a narcissistic host musing on the perils of celebrity.
Original by MoviesCool93 - youtu.be/viwc-GggE6c?...
WTXF Fox Philadelphia promotes the GLUTTON BOWL in this frankly gross promo from 2002. Announcer Scott Chapin implores you to Think FAT Fi-I mean, Think FOX First!
Original by eyeontv - youtu.be/mI6-M0tJthw?...
Original by eyeontv - youtu.be/mI6-M0tJthw?...
Philadelphia News Promos 2002
YouTube video by eyeontv
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
WTXF Fox Philadelphia promotes the GLUTTON BOWL in this frankly gross promo from 2002. Announcer Scott Chapin implores you to Think FAT Fi-I mean, Think FOX First!
Original by eyeontv - youtu.be/mI6-M0tJthw?...
Original by eyeontv - youtu.be/mI6-M0tJthw?...
Some November 1998 examples of the iconic yellow and black ABC bumpers sandwiching a promo for SportsNight, the show that brought Aaron Sorkin to everyone's attention.
Original by VHS Central - youtu.be/IfXm5OLpVvo?...
Original by VHS Central - youtu.be/IfXm5OLpVvo?...
March 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Some November 1998 examples of the iconic yellow and black ABC bumpers sandwiching a promo for SportsNight, the show that brought Aaron Sorkin to everyone's attention.
Original by VHS Central - youtu.be/IfXm5OLpVvo?...
Original by VHS Central - youtu.be/IfXm5OLpVvo?...
The 1989 year end promo for newly turned Fox affiliate WSVN. Scott Chapin sings a parody of "We Didn't Start The Fire," and it's, uhm... there was an attempt?
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VNx0aNER1e0?...
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VNx0aNER1e0?...
February 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The 1989 year end promo for newly turned Fox affiliate WSVN. Scott Chapin sings a parody of "We Didn't Start The Fire," and it's, uhm... there was an attempt?
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VNx0aNER1e0?...
Original by Sloan's TV Airchive - youtu.be/VNx0aNER1e0?...