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U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services - "Don't Smoke, R2!" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 84808

Here's a Public Service Annoucement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services featuring C3PO and R2D2 from Star Wars warning about the dangers of smoking.

"A Message From A Distant Galaxy Far, Far Away"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, July 15th 1981. (1980 Copyright)

WSNS Channel 44 - "Black Hawk Hockey" (Promo #2, 1980)

Views: 2464

Here's another promo for Chicago Blackhawks hockey on WSNS TV-44. Anyone know what the music is?

Features a voiceover promo for the game against the St. Louis Blues played on Tuesday, April 1st 1980 at 8pm.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

"The Best In Sports - The Most In Sports!"

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 28th 1980.

Creative Mirror Designs - "Phil & Sandy" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1903

Here's another commercial for Creative Mirror Designs with Pam the "Creative Mirrors Girl". Featuring "Phil and Sandy" showing how their bedroom was transformed. Features a different phone number than their Dial M-I-R-R-O-R-S one.

They're still around, and Pam is still with the company! :-)

"We started out as customers, and ended up as friends!"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Satu...

Princess Lip Gloss Lockets & Light-Up Face Case By Mego (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2223

Here's a commercial for some products for girls by Mego - Princess Lip Gloss Lockets (in the shape of an Ice Cream Cone, Strawberry, and Orange) and the Princess Light-Up Face Case make-up kit.

This aired on local Chicago TV in October of 1981.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 At 10pm - "Soderholm Profile" (1977)

Views: 6184

Here's an excerpt of NewsCenter5 on WMAQ Channel 5 with the Sports report by Tim Weigel, including a profile of Chicago White Sox third baseman Eric Soderholm. You also get to see a brief appearance of anchor Ron Hunter at the beginning and end.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 4th 1977 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

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

Views: 3678

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.

Highland Plaza Mall - "Robin Appearance #2" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1034

Not from a Chicago airing, but still interesting - here's a commercial from Highland Plaza Mall (Hixon Pike at Ashland Terrace) promoting another area appearance by Robin (Burt Ward from the 1966-68 Batman TV series) on Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th at the mall after school.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chattanooga, Tennessee TV the first week of December 1977.

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

Views: 4165

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.

Manor Care Nursing Center - "See What a Nursing Center Can Be" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1070

Here's a commercial for Manor Care Nursing Center, emphasizing their quality of care and encouraging older people to maintain their quality of life. At the end of this ad, one of their addresses - in Rolling Meadows, 4225 Kirchoff Road - is shown on the lower third of the screen.

Voiceover by ??

"A place for living, for enjoying, for growing strong again."

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