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Pepe's Tacos - "Wonderful Mexican Food" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2288

Here's an amusing early commercial for Pepe's Tacos. (they were only around for 13 years when this ad was done - now they're in their 42nd year)

Do you remember when Mexican food was considered "exotic" and Pepe's was just about the only place you could get it around Chicago and suburbs? (or maybe it was just me, but I don't remember eating at any other Mexican restaurants until I was quite a bit older)

"Pepe's T...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News At 5pm (Part 9, 1978)

Views: 1702

Here's Part 9, the last part, of a complete edition of the Eyewitness News at 5pm on WLS Channel 7. This is from a recording of the studio feed, so there are no commercials - instead we get to see some off-the-cuff moments where the anchors are waiting to go back on the air. Features John Drury, Terry Murphy, Bill Frink, Johnny Mountain, Bob Petty, Hugh Hill, and others.

I am too tired to fill in the info on this part yet. Too much work to do. :-(

This aired ...

John Moran For Judge Of Circuit Court Of Cook County (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1017

Here's a local political ad for John Moran, who was running for Judge of the Circuit Court Of Cook County.

Paid for by the John J. Moran Campaign Committee.

"The bright spot on the paper ballot..."

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

Large Size Stormtrooper, Han Solo, R2-D2, & C-3PO Action Figures By Kenner (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2402

Here's a commercial for the large-size Star Wars Action figures (mostly 12") - Stormtrooper, Han Solo (with medal), R2D2, and C3PO - by Kenner.

Voiceover by Norman Rose.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 16th 1979. (1977 Copyright)

Illinois Bell - "A Lot More Than Just Talk" (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 1839

Here's a commercial for Illinois Bell, spotlighting such devices for making communication easier as a fan which activates itself when the phone rings, an electronic larnyx for people with impaired vocal cords, and a phone that transmits messages with a flashing light.

A Fuzzy Personal Note: My dad worked for Illinois Bell/Ameritech/SBC for 31 years spanning 1969-2001. :-)

Voiceover by Norman Rose.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday...