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WFLD Channel 32 - "Remembering John Belushi" (Bumper, 1982)

Views: 2288

Here's a WFLD Channel 32 bumper honoring John Belushi - who died 4 days previously to this being aired.

Voiceover by ?? (why not Jim Barton - not solemn enough?)

"Channel 32 mourns the death of chicago-born comedian John Belushi, best known for his versatile comic talent."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 9th 1982 at 7pm.

Woolworth - "Dollar Days" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2496

Here's a commercial for Woolworth stores advertising their "Dollar Days" with a lady in a carnival barker type getup. Also makes note of Woolworth's 100th Anniversary at the end of the ad (1879-1979).

My Mom used to call Woolworth's a "dime store". The one we specifically used to go to was in Cermak Plaza in Berwyn and a few doors down was "Murphy's" - another dimestore-type place. Anyone remember them?

"Beat inflation, folks!"

This aired on local...

Lobot, Ugnaught, Lando & Bespin Han Solo By Kenner (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1798

Here's a commercial for the Lobot, Ugnaught, Lando Calrissian, and Bespin Han Solo action figures from the Star Wars Empire Strikes Back collection, by Kenner.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, November 23rd 1981. (1980 Copyright - Lucasfilm Ltd.)

Imperial Leather - "You Can't Beat That, Karate Man" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 872

Here's a memorable commercial for Imperial Leathers featuring a guy showing off some karate moves for no reason and a voiceover insisting that you can't beat that.

They were in the Chicago area for only 20 days at the Amphitheatre - 4300 South Halsted Street (spelled Halstead Street in the ad itself). Phone 927-6501.

Voiceover by ??

"Don't you dare miss it!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 18th 1980 durin...

WSNS Channel 44 - "Black Hawk Hockey" (Promo #1, 1980)

Views: 2866

Here's a promo for Chicago Blackhawks hockey on WSNS TV-44.

The song is "Rock Island Rocket" from 1974 by Tom Scott & L.A. Express.

Features a voiceover promo for the game against the Boston Bruins played on Saturday, February 9th 1980 at 12:15pm.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, February 5th 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Koz Zone - "Concritos" (1989)

Views: 1340

Here's another great bit from The Koz Zone - "Concritos" - a parody of those old Doritos commercials featuring Jay Leno (here it's
Jay Lame-o) ;-)

Starring Rich Koz.

This was from the very first episode of The Koz Zone and aired on local Chicago TV on July 7th 1989.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News At 10pm - "Steve Dahl" (Bumper Promo, 1979)

Views: 1914

Here's a brief bumper promo for an Eyewitness News at 10pm story on morning radio in Chicago, featuring Steve Dahl.

Voiceover by Gary Gears.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 23rd 1979.

Aronson Furniture - "40th Anniversary" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3369

Here's a commercial for Aronson Furniture with a 40th Annivesary sale.

This is the earliest Aronson Furniture commercial yet found that uses the full jingle.

Featuring Linn Burton (of Bert Weinman Ford fame).

"Offer ends Sept. 30th 1980."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 6th 1980.

Roy Clark Big Note Guitar Book (Commercial Offer, 1980)

Views: 7630

Here's a commercial offer for the Roy Clark Deluxe Big Note Guitar Book. I believe my brother had this book way back when as he was learning to play guitar while taking lessons at Balken's music on Cermak Road in Berwyn (I think).

Ending voiceover by Carl Greyson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, August 2nd 1980.