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The American Veterinary Medical Association - "Canine Parvovirus" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1426

Here's a public service annoucement message from The American Veterinary Medical Association regarding canine parvovirus - a highly infectious disease affecting dogs.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, February 25th 1981 at about 2:56am.

National Education Association - "Strong Schools" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 890

Here's a Public Service Announcement from the NEA - The National Education Assocation - about the importance of strong public schools.

Voiceover by Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones.

"A Strong America Needs Strong Public Schools."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

WGN Channel 9 - "Cubs/Sox Mix-Up" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 5377

Here's a promo for the Chicago Cubs on WGN Channel 9 - or wait, is it the Chicago White Sox? Even the announcer is mixed up as he continues to talk over the next PSA.

Anyone know the name of the music?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, May 19th 1981.

WGN Channel 9 - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (Opening, 1978)

Views: 8770

Here's a station ID (voiceover by ??) and opening of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom on WGN Channel 9. The episode was "Shark Pack of Enewetak".

Also includes the ending of a PSA for CPR Training from the American Red Cross at the beginning.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, November 11th 1978 at 7pm.

WLS Channel 7 - "Eyewitness Anonymous" (Promo, 1983)

Views: 1717

Here's a promo (or PSA?) for the Eyewitness News anonymous tip hotline, "Eyewitness Anonymous" on WLS Channel 7. Featuring Peter Desnoes (Vice-President and General Manager of WLS-TV at the time).

"1-800-73-CRIME"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

American Diabetes Association - Bike-A-Thon Plus (PSA, 1985)

Views: 982

Here's a public service announcement for the American Diabetes Association Bike-a-thon Plus on Sunday, May 19th 1985 at Thompson Junior High in Montgomery, IL. Featuring a girl named Angie and her mom.

I wonder what the "plus" was.

This aired on local Chicago TV mid-May 1985.

The Consumer Information Catalog (PSA, 1978)

Views: 6633

Here's a public service announcement for the Consumer Information Catalog - a public service on behalf of the Consumer Information Center - U.S. General Services Administration. Write:

Consumer Catalog
Pueblo, Colorado 81009

What's the actress' name at the end again in the chair? I forgot her name.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

American Dental Association - "Colonial Times" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 1282

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one compares dental care in colonial times with the more modern focus on prevention.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980.

Captain Kangaroo - "Get Your Shots" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 2462

Here's a public service announcement featuring Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) and the Mr. Moose puppet character (Cosmo Allegretti), reminding kids of the importance of getting your vaccinations.

From the Public Health Service - U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

This aired on local Sioux Falls TV on Saturday, March 22nd 1980 at a few minutes before 12:00pm.