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WNBQ Channel 5 - The Dorsey Connors Show (Part 2, 1963)

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Here's Part 2 (the final part) of an edition of The Dorsey Connors Show on WNBQ Channel 5 (which, like most shows of this period, is only available via 16mm kinescope film). Ms. Connors, who died on September 5th 2007, was a fixture on Chicago radio and television in the early years of the latter medium, with a daytime program that was along the lines of shows such as that of Lee Phillip on WBBM Channel 2. But whereas Ms. Phillip continually remade herself (and in the process, remain...

Country Time Lemonade - "Yep, I Married Her" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3675

Here's a commercial for Country Time Lemonade flavor drink featuring a young Ed Begley, Jr.

By the way, have you heard of his new business venture? Ed Begley's Bagel-Bites for Beagles - little minature bagel treats for dogs.

Also try Ed Begley's Buttery Bacon Bagel-Bites For Beagles.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, July 13th 1980.

The Protector with Mike Ditka (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1715

Here's a commercial for The Protector Total New Car Protection system featuring legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka.

The Protector system features Rustproofing, Fabric-Shield and Paint-Shield.

"Hang tough!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, August 16th 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "MisteRobber's Neighborhood" (1980)

Views: 3128

Here's another classic Son of Sven bit, "MisteRobber's Neighborhood", a parody of the Mr. Rogers' show, which was done well before Eddie Murphy's SNL parody. This is the first airing of the bit from episode number 34 where the movie was "I Was a Teenage Werewolf".

Featuring Rich Koz as Sven and "Mister Robber".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 23rd 1980.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Real People (Part 2, 1980)

Views: 943

Here's Part 2 of an episode of the prototypical "reality show" Real People on WMAQ Channel 5.

This segment starts off with Skip Stephenson giving the microphone to an audience member who says "And we'll be right back," although they just came back.

Next, co-hosts Byron Allen and Sarah Purcell review typographical errors of various TV listings from TV Guide and other publications, including one for Inside the NFL (submitted by Gail Boyd {sp?...

U.S. Postal Service - "Good News" (PSA #1, 1981)

Views: 4159

Here is a Public Service Annoucement from the United States Postal Service featuring Sammy Davis, Jr., Sammy's Dad, Danielle Brisebois, and her mother. In this spot they remind you to use the correct ZIP code.

"Good News Travels Better in a Letter With The Right Zip."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 14th 1981.

WGN Channel 9 - Season's Greetings - "White Christmas" (1979)

Views: 2270

Here is another Season's Greetings message from "The WGN Family" featuring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen in a scene from the movie "White Christmas". This would run during commercial breaks around the holidays.

Also features at the end, the "WGN Season's Greetings Christmas Tree" bumper slate previously posted.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 18th 1979. (28 years ago today!)

Chicagoland Job Mart With William H. Macy (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 4815

Here's a short commercial for the Chicagoland Job Mart - in the Sunday Sun-Times and Friday Daily News - featuring a pre-fame William H. Macy (of Fargo fame, and other films).

This aired on local Chicago TV early Friday, June 18th 1976 at about 12 midnight.

Dietac with Bill Bixby - "It Gives Your Diet a Fighting Chance" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1054

Here's a commercial for a new diet pill from the makers of Contac, called Dietac. In time-release capsule form (with the same kind of slow-motion opening of the capsule and granules going all over the place as on Contac commercials). With Bill Bixby (then co-starring in The Incredible Hulk). Use only as directed.

(C) SmithKline 1980.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 28th 1980.