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Chicago Cubs Game Promotions (Commercial, 1982)
Views: 6181
Here's a commercial for the Chicago Cubs' game promotions for Saturday, June 19th 1982 against the Montreal Expos, in honor of Fergie Jenkins, and a T-Shirt Day on Sunday, June 20th 1982.
"The Cubs Are Coming Out Of Hibernation!"
This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, June 14th 1982.
I Vant To Bite Your Finger By Hasbro (Commercial, 1981)
Views: 2566
Here's a commercial for the board game "I Vant To Bite Your Finger" by Hasbro, with a Dracula vampire-type character that will make bite marks on your finger in red marker if you lose the game.
"It's a Dracula game!"
This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 10th 1981 during the 2:30pm to 3pm timeframe.
WFLD Channel 32 - PM Magazine Chicago - "Pac-Man Mania" (1981)
Views: 4933
In honor of the 30th Anniversary of Pac-Man, here's the opening and first story on PM Magazine Chicago on WFLD Channel 32 - which includes the story "Pac-Mania Invades Chicago". A neat shot of Mother's Pinball (was it later called Mother's Arcade?) in Mount Prospect at the beginning.
Features Mike Leiderman and Jo Ann Williams as hosts.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 13th 1981.
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CBS: On The Air (Part 7) - "Game Shows" (1978)
Views: 3441
Art Linkletter passed away yesterday (1912-2010). He was best known for the shows House Party and Kids Say the Darndest Things. Here he is featured in a segment from CBS: On The Air - A Celebration of 50 Years (Part 7) which highlighted some of the network's fabulous game, quiz, and panel shows.
Rest in peace, Art.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, April 1st 1978 during the 7:30-10pm timeframe.
Center Video (Commercial, 1982)
Views: 1851
Here's a commercial for Center Video which had locations in Chicago at 777 West Diversey and at 5565 North Elston, as well as in the suburbs Crystal Lake, Skokie, Buffalo Grove, Villa Park, and Oak Lawn.
Voiceover by Linn Burton (of Bert Weinman Ford fame).
This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 24th 1982.
Airline by MPH (Commercial, 1977)
Views: 1741
Here's a commercial for a board game called Airline by MPH ("The Making People Happy people"). This Monopoly-similar game allowed the player to control the world's largest international airline - if you could handle the risks. A map of the world, plus key airline routes, are on the board, as well as major destinations on the outer edge where each player lands. Also comes with dice and colored chips. For 2 to 4 players.
A British equivalent of this board game (...
Dizzy Dolphins Disco Game by Milton Bradley (Commercial, 1981)
Views: 1332
Here's a commercial for the Dizzy Dolphins Disco Game by Milton Bradley. Three dolphins spin around and around and the purpose is to get as many marbles into their mouths as possible. (kind of a rip-off of Hungry Hungry Hippos)
Up to four can play. Battery not included. Some assembly required.
Not really sure what is supposed to make this game "disco"...
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 4th 1981 during the 4:00pm to 4...
Views: 595
Here's a special and rare treat for the 35th Anniversary of the infamous "Disco Demolition" event! (please excuse the ghosty picture quality and buzzy audio)
Includes:
Part 4 (the final part) of the TV44 Sports Spotlight with Jim Durham, with the San Diego Chicken (a.k.a. Ted Giannoulas) as guest, as aired on WSNS Channel 44 just before the first game of a proposed doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers that was followed by the infamous "Disco Demoli...
WMAQ Channel 5 - Rock World (Part 3, 1980)
Views: 1485
Here's Part 3 of a complete edition of Rock World, a weekly pre-MTV music video show that aired on WMAQ Channel 5. Includes:
Video: "You Should Be High Love" by Billy Squier
Video: "Roller" by April Wine (Canadian rock band; lead singer/guitarist: Myles Goodwyn)
This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, October 5th 1980.