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WGN Channel 9 - "Season's Greetings" (Bumper, 1979)

Views: 1542

Here's another "Season's Greetings from the WGN Family" bumper slate.

Voiceover by Bob Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 20th 1979.

McDade's - The Catalog House - "Kitchen Appliances" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 872

Here's another Christmas commercial for McDade's advertising a microwave oven and food processor.

Featuring soap star Jed Allen, although his voice may have been dubbed in all of these.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, December 10th 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise (Excerpts, 1979?)

Views: 4197

Here are some excerpts including bumpers, a promo, and a couple commercials from Super Cartoon Sunrise on WFLD Channel 32. Includes Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, and Tom & Jerry.

Dr. Don does the voiceover. Commercials include:

Fat Chance by Milton Bradley
Booby Trap by Lakeside (Available at Woolco)

Not sure of the date this aired, but likely 1979 or so.

Taco Bell - "Christmas Gift Certificates" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 874

Here's a Christmas commercial for Taco Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 10th 1980.

ON TV - Subscription Television Chicago (1983)

Views: 2592

Here is a clip of some footage from ON TV Subscription Television, which was an early cable TV option in Chicago. (not sure if other cities had it)

I think this clip dates to March 1983, since Quest for Fire was not released in the US until 1982, so I don't think cable would have gotten it until the next year.

Lincoln Carpeting - "Firing Squad" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2850

Here's a commercial for Lincoln Carpeting featuring the full version of their jingle.

I wonder if the person that came up with this goofy ad got fired? 8-)

"When you're thinkin' Lincoln-Lincoln, better carpeting for less - call NAtional 2-9000. NAtional 2-9000!"

This aired on local Chicago TV in February 1983.

WSNS Channel 44 - TV44 Sports Spotlight with Jim Durham - "The San Diego Chicken, Pre-Demolition" (Part 1, 1979)

Views: 1252

Here's a special and rare treat for the 35th Anniversary of the infamous "Disco Demolition" event! (please excuse the ghosty picture quality and buzzy audio)

Includes:

Part 1 of the TV44 Sports Spotlight with Jim Durham, with the San Diego Chicken (a.k.a. Ted Giannoulas) as guest, as aired on WSNS Channel 44 just before the first game of a proposed doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers that was followed by the infamous "Disco Demolition Night." Inc...

WGN Channel 9 - Season's Greetings - "Nodlaig Sona Duit" (1979)

Views: 1171

"Season's Greetings from the WGN Family" - in what language? Looks like an Italian flag, but sure doesn't sound like it...

And is that Merri Dee? Sounds a little high-pitched...

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.

Levi's - "Sensible & Joyous" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1115

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for Levi's Jeans and their other clothes products.

Voiceover by the legendary Ken Nordine of "Word Jazz" fame.

"Quality Never Goes Out of Style."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 21st 1980.