1980-1989 – For Portlanders Only

The Speck — July 11, 1985

You know the Burger King in SE that sits on the triangular corner where Powell meets Foster? Did you know

There are Portlanders who love the Ducks, and Portlanders who love the Beavers, but neglected in a dark corner are

This was recorded May 12, 1988, and is identical to previous KATU signoffs EXCEPT the ending is completely different, using

So I’m old enough to remember when the Safeway in Milwaukie was this thing instead, about twenty remodelings ago. I’m

One of the more extravagant giveaways in Tom Peterson history was this authentic silver coin bearing his image. I’m too

This is one recording I’ve been hunting for a LONG time. It finally turned up in the form of a

Given similar seasonally-themed promos from KPTV around this period, there was probably more than one variant of this spot, but

They weren’t called “Black Friday Sales” yet. These ads aired during the 1987 Macy’s Parade.

Three spots broadcast locally during the 1986 Macy’s Parade.

Folks, what I just uncovered may be the most surprising find in my archiving career. I mentioned before that sometimes