March 1 Metro Golden Memories moves to a much larger location at 5425 W. Addison, Chicago.

March 8 Celtic Carpet Cleaners becomes a participating sponsor of TWTD.

June 20 Special Event at the Chicago Civic Center as Chuck introduces the Lone Ranger to a huge crowd gathered at Daley Plaza as the TV series’ star, actor Clayton Moore, appears in person.

August 1 Chuck Schaden’s Nostalgia premieres on Cable TV systems in Chicago area. Series consists of a 60-minute telecast each month for a year, with each episode repeated frequently throughout the month. First program features Riverview, the World’s Largest Amusement Park with guest, author and Riverview historian Chuck Wlodarczyk; Joe Sarno’s Comic Kingdom; and a performance by Mike Bezin’s West End Jazz Band.