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Chis-An-Bop with Fred MacMurray (Commercial Offer, 1979)

Views: 8823

Here's a commercial offer for Chis-An-Bop, a Korean-derived means of calculating math for children ages 5-13 which involves using their fingers. With Fred MacMurray and two children, Debbie and Brad, who demonstrate a few examples of Chis-An-Bop at work. Comes with a book and option for record (or, as he put it, "phonograph sound disc") or cassette.

"As Seen on National TV Talk Shows"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, February 2nd 1979.

Louis Rich - "Turkey So Right" (Commercial, 1986)

Views: 2047

Here's a Christmas commercial for Louis Rich Turkey.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1986.

WGN Channel 9 - "Season's Greetings From The Donahue Staff" (1979)

Views: 1525

Here's a happy holidays message from the Donahue staff and WGN Channel 9 featuring Phil Donahue.

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

WTVO Channel 17 - Bruce Richardson And The News (Opening Segment, 1979)

Views: 3461

Here's (some of) the opening and first few minutes of Bruce Richardson and the News on WTVO Channel 17. Features some coverage on the big blizzard of '79.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV in mid-January 1979. (not Chicago, but close enough)

Currie Motors - "1000 Used Car Jamboree Sale" (Commercial, 1987)

Views: 890

Here's a commercial for Currie Motors' 1000 Used Car Jamboree Sale, to be held at Pheasant Run Resort on North Avenue (1 mile east of St. Charles, IL) from 9am to 9pm on August 19th through the 24th (closed Sunday, August 23rd). 7-day exchange plan available.

Voiceover by ??

"Nice people to do business with."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 20th 1987 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

WTTW Channel 11 - "Season's Greetings" (Station ID, 1977)

Views: 1423

Here's a Season's Greetings station ID bumper from WTTW Channel 11.

Voiceover by Don Ferris. Music is ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 25th 1977 at 10:00pm.

Jim Sorensen Chevrolet - "Elk Conversion Vans" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2520

Here's another commercial for Jim Sorensen Chevrolet featuring Jim and his wife - this time featuring their classic exchange, "You're a good wife, Carol - You're a great Chevy dealer, Jim." (So she's only "good" - but he's great??)

One mile east of Marriott's Great America - on Green Bay Road in Waukegan.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 15th 1983. (The Ides of March!)

C.E.T. - "Air Conditioners" (Commercial #2, 1975)

Views: 1977

Here's another commercial for CET with the memorable exchange MOhawk 4-4100.

C.E.T. was located at 609 West North Avenue and at 2025 West 95th Street.

We see the production slate at the beginning showing that this was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-18-75.

Voiceover by Bud Kelly (?)

This likely aired on local Chicago TV soon after Wednesday...

C.E.T. - "Air Conditioners" (Commercial #1, 1975)

Views: 2825

Here's another commercial for CET with the memorable exchange MOhawk 4-4100.

C.E.T. was located at 609 West North Avenue and at 2025 West 95th Street.

We see the production slate at the beginning showing that this was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-18-75.

Voiceover by Bud Kelly (?)

This likely aired on local Chicago TV soon after Wednesday...