KABC-TV 7 Los Angeles Sign-Off 1985-86

Preceded by a KABC-TV editorial opinion delivered by then station VP/General Manager John Severino on the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). After the sign-off announcement rendered by announcer Dean Webber, we are treated to the wonderful U.S. Air Force "High Flight" film, with a recitation of the poem of that name composed by the late John Gillespe Magee, Jr.. Following that is the "Moog SSB" film. Unfortunately, this recording is marred somewhat by a monster-sized video glitch toward the end of the SSB sequence. My hats-off to Terrance Tucker of Pocoima, CA for unearthing this clip.

See more classic TV station sign-off clips at TV-signoffs.com

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[jmrus2007]

I love the way the GM of the station looks like he doesn't give a damn at the very end lol

[warlaker]

I'm surprised the channel 7 editors didn't catch Severino's "ho hum" look at the very end of his spiel.

[oscarflores1980]

DOES ANYONE KNOW THAT INSTRUMENTAL SONG THAT WAS PLAYED WITH THE 7 LOGO? PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

THANKS.

[cuttersboi08]

For those of you commenting on the GM's reaction or lack-there-of... this was back in the days when GM's were allowed to actually work for the station and not for their corporate entities. They would offer editorals or rebutals based on what they actually felt rather than pander to popular public opinion. It's also a time when they didnt hire actors to read a teleprompter but had reporters and journalist actually reporting the news.

[josephD32]

@warlaker given what time this broadcast, it's doubtful that many people were watching it anyway, so much like the station GM, the editors probably didn't give a damn

[AlexLatex2]

Thanks for posting--I saw "High Flight" and the SSB-Moog quite a few times.

[12161euclid]

this was the end to many a friday and saturday nights partying in the 80s for me. bleary eyed and barely awake i forced myself to stay up for high flight ,and the ntl. anthem (sometimes until 3:30 or 4 in the morning). just a weird ritual. cool memories,though.

[TheRenard10]

The mid-80's, I was 7. Remembering where I was, I can picture me back then watching this clip. Why don't they have sign offs anymore? Also back then, it seems I would watch N joyable channels like this one, ABC. That music to "high flight" really soothes my noctural moods, ha ha ha. The national anthem in key of F major, I'm getting to hear more, it's been years since I've heard that one. I miss my elementary school years. Now more frequently, again I can check this clip out. I'm lucky.

[monkeeman1966]

No one who is pregnant would be home watching this editorial anyway.  At least the young girls he is probably talking about. They are out at the bar drinking! lol.

Great post!

[sevenlemon]

I miss the signing off, that would give me the sense to turn in "Go to bed nothing more to see." Now with television exploding to endless programming. I often stay up too late. I know, I know , get a Tivo. No thanks!

[wmbrown6]

P.S. It should be noted that writer Leroy Anderson recorded two versions of "Forgotten Dreams," each one used by a different ABC O&O. Here, his 1954 recording was used; WABC, through 1977, used Anderson's 1959 redo.