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1965-1976[]

Sign-On[]

Good morning. This is KABC-TV, Los Angeles beginning our broadcasting for today. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. KABC-TV is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Sign-Off[]

This is KABC-TV, Los Angeles ending our broadcasting for today. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. KABC-TV is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters. Be with us tomorrow on Channel 7 when we return to the air at X:XX. In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial. And now, with the playing of our national anthem, this is ____________________ bidding you a good night for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

May 6, 1975 (Voiced by Len Beardsley)[]

Sign-On[]

Good morning. This is KABC-TV, Los Angeles beginning our broadcasting for today. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. KABC-TV is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Sign-Off[]

This is KABC-TV, Los Angeles ending our broadcasting for today. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. KABC-TV is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters. Be with us tomorrow on Channel 7 when we return to the air at 6:00 In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial. And now, with the playing of our national anthem, this is Len Beardsley bidding you a good night for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

March 25, 1977 (Voiced by Len Beardsley)[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

(American Revolution SSB plays until 1977)

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

KABC

(Preceded by Channel 7 Eyewitness News Sign-Off Report) (until 1978)

("Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra, plays)

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us this morning on Channel 7 when we return to the air at 6:00 with "Real Estate for the Consumer". In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial for "The Ray Briem Show". And now, with the playing of our national anthem, this is Len Beardsley bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(American Revolution SSB plays until 1977)

July 15, 1977 (Voiced by Len Beardsley)[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played beginning in 1977)

("Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra, plays)

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

KABC

(Preceded by Channel 7 Eyewitness News Sign-Off Report) (until 1978)

("Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra, plays)

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us this morning on Channel 7 when we return to the air at 6:00 with "Real Estate for the Consumer". In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial for "The Ray Briem Show". And now, with the playing of our national anthem, this is Len Beardsley bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played beginning in 1977)

1976-1981 (Voiced by Len Beardsley)[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

(American Revolution SSB plays until 1977)

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played beginning in 1977)

("Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra, plays)

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

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ABC Commercial Breaks & Sign-Off - October 11, 1976 (Your Show of Shows)

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KABC Los Angeles complete sign-off 12-30-78

(Preceded by Channel 7 Eyewitness News Sign-Off Report) (until 1978)

("Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra, plays)

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us (tomorrow/this morning) on Channel 7 when we return to the air at 6:00 with "Real Estate for the Consumer"(1976-1978)/"Daybreak LA"(1978-1982). In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial for "The Ray Briem Show". And now, with the playing of our national anthem, this is Len Beardsley bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(American Revolution SSB plays until 1977)

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played beginning in 1977)

December 30, 1978[]

Sign-off[]

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us tomorrow on Channel 7 when we return to the air at 6:00 with "Daybreak LA". In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial for "The Ray Briem Show". And now, with the playing of our national anthem, this is Len Beardsley bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played)

August 15, 1979[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played)

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music:"Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra)[]

KABC

("Jupiter" by Gustav Holst, conducted by Sir Adrian Boult, played by New Philharmonia Orchestra, plays)

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us tomorrow on Channel 7 when we return to the air at 6:00 with "Daybreak LA". In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial for "The Ray Briem Show". And now, with the playing of our national anthem, this is Len Beardsley bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played)

February 27, 1982 (Voiced by Len Bearsley)[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played)

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

("Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson plays)

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us tomorrow on Channel 7 when we return to the air 7:00 with "Superfriends". In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial. And now, with the playing of our national anthem (and before that, an inspirational poem), this is Len Beardsley with our thought for today: John Charlton Calhoun said, "the secret of success in life is known only to those who have not succeeded," and bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played)

1982 (Voiced by Len Beardsley)[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Len Beardsley, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

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KABC sign-off 1982

("Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson plays)

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us (tomorrow/this morning) on Channel 7 when we return to the air at X:XX with ____________________. In the meantime, we invite you to tune to KABC radio, 79 on your AM dial for ____________________. And now, with the playing of our national anthem (and before that, an inspirational poem), this is Len Beardsley with our thought for today: __________________ said, "___________________________," and bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(High Flight & Moog SSB are played)

NOTE: The text in parentheses was added when High Flight began airing in between the announcement and the Moog SSB film.

1983-1986 (Voiced by Dean Webber)[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Dean Webber, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Dean Webber, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

(Note: the "thought for today" part has been removed but now the announcer saying the greeting.)

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

("Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson plays)

Channel 7, KABC-TV, Los Angeles. Owned by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Be with us (tomorrow/this morning) on channel 7 when we return to the air at 5:00 with "Mechanical Universe". In the meantime, we invite you to listen to KABC Talk Radio, 79 on your AM dial. Or for music, tune to KLOS, 95 1/2 on your FM dial. And now, with the playing of our national anthem (and before that, an inspirational poem), this is Dean Webber bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV.

(High Flight And Moog SSB are played)

1987-1990 (Voiced by Roger Carroll)[]

Sign-on (Voiced by Roger Carroll, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

Good morning. Channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles now returns to the air. KABC-TV is owned by Capital Cities/American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission.

Sign-off (Voiced by Roger Carroll, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

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Roger Carroll signs KABC off 1988

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KABC-TV Channel 7 Los Angeles Sign Off (1989)

("Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson plays)

At this time, channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles leaves the air. KABC-TV is owned by Capital Cities/American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. In the meantime, we invite you to listen to KABC Talk Radio, 79 on your AM dial, or for music, tune to KLOS, 95.5 on your FM dial. This is Roger Carroll bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV; and we now conclude our broadcast day with an inspirational poem and our national anthem.

(the John Gillespie MacGee, Jr. High Flight film plays, followed by the Moog SSB film)

February 19, 1990[]

Sign-off (Voiced by Roger Carroll, background music: "Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson)[]

("Forgotten Dreams" by Leroy Anderson plays)

At this time, channel 7, KABC-TV Los Angeles leaves the air. KABC-TV is owned by Capital Cities/American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., with studios and executive offices at ABC Television Center. KABC-TV operates on channel 7 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. In the meantime, we invite you to listen to KABC Talk Radio, 79 on your AM dial, or for music, tune to KLOS, 95.5 on your FM dial. This is Roger Carroll bidding you a good morning for the entire staff of KABC-TV; and we now conclude our broadcast day with an inspirational poem and our national anthem.

(the John Gillespie MacGee, Jr. High Flight film plays, followed by the Moog SSB film)

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