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Marshall Field's - "Marshall Field's & Christmas" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 2540

Here's a Christmas commercial from Marshall Field's, with sales on various brands and styles of hats, scarves and mittens; and boxed 1/2 point diamond pendants from Pierre Cardin, on sale from $20 - $24 - "sure to put a sparkle in her eye," as the voiceover (by Bill Price) intones.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 4th 1980.

Muskrat Love (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 9257

Here's a really hilariously terrible record offer called Muskrat Love from TEJ Records.

Why did the artists involved allow their songs to be re-recorded by sound-alikes?

"So you don't forget, send before midnight tomorrow!"

This aired on local Detroit TV on Saturday, February 26th 1977 during the 5pm to 6pm hour. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WSNS Channel 44 - Chicago Bulls Basketball (Opening, 1975-1976)

Views: 3683

Here's a rare opening for airings of Chicago Bulls basketball on WSNS Channel 44 that was used for the 1975-1976 season (and longer?)

Anyone know what the music is?

"Dubbed by" (created by?) John Dickinson and Charles (Chuck) Zenkus on 10-21-75 according to the chyron at the beginning.

Girl's Talk - "1-900-230-1700" (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2411

Here's a commercial for one of those cheesy-bad 1-900 number ads, which were so ubiquitous in the early 90s.

Girl's Talk - 1-900-230-1700 ($2 per minute; from Palace Communications)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, June 22nd 1991 after 2am.

The Rhinestone & Stud Setter By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3133

Here's a holiday commercial for the Rhinestone and Stud Setter by Ronco. Makes a great Christmas gift!

Available at these fine stores:
Walgreens
Woolworth and Woolco
Osco Drug
Goldblatt's
Montgomery Ward

Ending voiceover by ??.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.

McDonald's - "Shamrock Shake" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 2534

Here's another (albeit, oddly short) commercial for McDonald's Shamrock Shake - the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day or just the start of Spring in general.

Boy, did they really make McDonald's employees wear those awful green uniforms? Were they just a seasonal thing or was this standard issue for many years?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, March 2nd 1985 during the 10:30pm to 12:00am timeframe.

Amalgamated Bank - "The Amalgamonster" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3518

Here's a quick 10-second commercial for Amalgamated Bank, which had it's own mascot, the Amalga-Monster. It eats stuffed lions and kangaroos. (reference to Harris Bank's Hubert the Lion and Continental Bank's Connie the Kangaroo stuffed giveaways)

State and Monroe Streets - Member FDIC

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 13th 1977 during the 5pm to 5:30pm timeframe.

WFLD Channel 32 - Afternoon Fun - The Flintstones (Partial Bumper, 1982?)

Views: 1928

Here is a partial bumper for the Afternoon Fun presentation of The Flintstones on WFLD Channel 32. Too bad they cut out the commercials.

Voiceover by Dr. Don.

This likely aired on local Chicago TV sometime in 1982.

Dan Walker For Governor (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1377

Here's a political ad for Dan Walker, incumbent and Democratic candidate for Governor. (later to be sentenced to seven years in a Federal prison)

Paid for by Dan Walker for Governor Committee.

"and Walker held the line on taxes..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, March 15th 1976 during the 9pm to 10pm timeframe.