1980-1989 – Page 2 – For Portlanders Only

Happy Holidays From KPTV — 1981

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

This is a rare ad because it was not only spoofing a soap opera, it was made to run during

This one appeared after the Sarajevo Olympics on February 14, 1984.

Someone just informed me that Portland’s iconic “Spirit Of The Northwest” theme, which KATU used from 1988 through 1995, was

It really has been a while. Notice how Marvel and DC characters are cavorting around at the same time, in

From late June 1989. It was folksy events like this that kept Vancouver Furniture around. This is also the origin

Here are some typical shows you might find on KPDX in the late 80s. Unarguably the golden age of television,