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U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services - "Don't Smoke, R2!" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 84808

Here's a Public Service Annoucement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services featuring C3PO and R2D2 from Star Wars warning about the dangers of smoking.

"A Message From A Distant Galaxy Far, Far Away"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, July 15th 1981. (1980 Copyright)

Parents Too Soon - "Cryin' In The Night" (PSA, 1985)

Views: 2226

Here's a strangely purposeless PSA for Parents Too Soon - State of Illinois, featuring the song "Cryin' In The Night" by ??.

This aired on local Chicago TV in mid-May 1985.

How To Talk To Your Teen (PSA, 1982?)

Views: 665

From the Mormons. (who else?)

Not sure when this aired exactly, 1982?

International Crane Foundation (PSA, 1986)

Views: 638

Here is a local PSA for the International Crane Foundation ( ICF ) - in Baraboo, Wisconsin. A fascinating place to visit.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday June 29th, 1986.

Battery Tester By Ronco (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2765

Here's another A-mazing Ronco product - the Battery Tester! Makes a great Christmas gift. Available at:

Walgreens
Woolco
Osco Drug
Woolworth
Family Drug Center
Ribordy Drug
Service Merchandise
Venture

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1982.

Frank Sinatra For Multiple Sclerosis (PSA, 1981)

Views: 887

Here's a PSA featuring the Chairman of the Board - not of the NMSS, no the real deal - it's Frank Sinatra speaking on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

"FS for MS"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

Chicago Heart Assocation - "Do You Mime If I Smoke?" - Short Version (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1422

Here is the shorter, 10 second version of the Chicago Heart Association public service annoucement featuring Carleton the Mime. I think it's kind of ironic that the mime's name is very similar to a popular brand of cigarettes. ;-)

There is also a longer and medium length versi...

Chicago Heart Assocation - "Do You Mime If I Smoke?" - Long Version (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1919

Here is the longer, minute-long version of the Chicago Heart Association public service annoucement featuring Carleton the Mime. I think it's kind of ironic that the mime's name is very similar to a popular brand of cigarettes. ;-)

There is also a medium and short length versi...

WTTW Channel 11 - Station Sign-On & A.M. Weather (#1, 1983)

Views: 4037

Here's another station sign-on (voiceover by Marty Robinson) and AM Weather segment on WTTW Channel 11. (notice, slightly different WTTW logo layout over the colorbars)

A.M. Weather was produced by the Maryland Center for Public Broadcasting and sponsored by the Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), AOPA Air Safety Foundation, Phillips Petroleum, National Business Aircraft Association Inc, Hilton Hote...