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The Old Town School Of Folk Music - "Fill Your Life" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1403

Here's a neat commercial for the Old Town School of Folk Music featuring two master guitar pickers - Jim Haydon on the left and on the right, the Director of the Old Town School at that time, Ray Tate.

"Chicago or Evanston. Not for Profit"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 23rd 1978.

Micronauts' Trons by Mego (1979)

Views: 1157

Here's a commercial for the 'Trons toys by Mego - Alphatron, Betatron, and Gammatron. Little motorized vehicle-car-type-things. Part of the Micronauts collection.

We also have the Micronauts Rocket Tubes commercial here.

"Here come the Trons..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 9th 1979 at around 4:15pm. (1978 Copyright)

Benny Goodman - "The King Of Swing" (Record Offer, 1980)

Views: 2088

Here's a record offer for Benny Goodman - "The King of Swing" featuring the man himself.

Main voiceover by Jack Sterling. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 4th 1980.

Chicago White Sox - "Amateur Fan-Footage" (1972)

Views: 5994

Here is some fan-shot footage of the Chicago White Sox from June of 1972.

Look for an appearance by the original Svengoolie - Jerry G. Bishop at about a minute and 47 seconds in. Or is it? Could it be an impersonator? Maybe someone could do some research to see if Jerry G. made an official appearance at Comiskey in June of 1972?

Free Street Theatre (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 492

Here's a commercial for the Free Street Theatre, which offers singing, dancing, telling stories and bringing people together to Chicago and its suburbs in the summer. Phone number shown at end - 312-822-0460 - for those seeking to sponsor or otherwise be involved with this project.

Voiceover by ??

"One of the great things about summer."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 30th 1981.

Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1207

Here's a commercial for Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service, which specialized for over 25 years (as of the airing of this ad) in applying waterproof barriers to protect the basements of homes from the results of moisture and other water problems. Also located in Gary, IN and Waukegan, IL.

Main voiceover by ?? - Ending voiceover by Mal Wyman.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, April 30th 1978.

Pizza Hut - "Pizza To Go" With Ally Sheedy (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 5557

Here's a commercial for Pizza Hut - Pizza To Go - featuring Ally Sheedy of 80s movies and "Brat Pack" fame.

I'd order a pizza from her anytime. (Come to think of it, I'd order a pizza from Bea Arthur if it was good enough pizza...)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, May 29th 1982.

Guy Lombardo 50th Anniversary Album (Record Offer, 1978)

Views: 1557

This is appropriate for New Years - a commercial for a Guy Lombardo 50th Anniversary Album offer.

Main voiceover by Fred Foy. Ending voiceover by Gene Edwards.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 20th 1978.

Mr. Dentist By Ronco - "Perfect Christmas Gift" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3495

Here's a commercial for Mr. Dentist by Ronco. Those dogs don't look happy.

Available at:
Walgreens
Woolworth
Ribordy Drugs
Dominick's
Goldblatt Stores
Super X
Cavett Rexall Drugs
Hook Drugs

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton.

"Low Torque Motor"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 18th 1982.