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1983

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TV

There weren't many TV stations. Here's what we had and the channel # (on GE Cable):

  • ABC -- 2
  • CNN -- 3
  • WDAM (NBC) -- 4
  • WGN -- 5
  • "local" -- 6
  • TBS -- 8
  • PBS -- 9
  • CBN -- 10
  • ESPN -- 11
  • CBS -- 12
  • Nickelodeon -- 13

Here's the synopses for an episode of "You Can't Do That On Television": "'Addictions' Personal stereos and video game cartridges are featured in this satirical look at addictive pastimes."

They also offered HBO and Cinemax.


Stores


There was an ad for a couple houses in Lake Serene, Main Lake. I didn't notice how much they cost, if they had that listed.

Radio Shack had an ad for a 32K TRS-80 color computer with up to 256 * 192 resolution! 8 colors! Only $349.95, regular $549.95!