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Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (PSA, 1978)

Views: 577

Here's a brief public service announcement for Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, urging men to "be a big brother" to any of the thousands of Chicago area children without fathers in the home.

Voiceover by Ed Grennan.

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

American Dental Association - "Periodontal Disease" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2019

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. Features a witch cooking up a potion to fight Periodontal Disease, as well as a talking frog with easier methods.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, October 22nd 1979.

Voice of Democracy Contest (PSA, 1979)

Views: 855

Here's another public service announcement of sorts - this one for the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest - The 33rd Annual Scholarship Program for Broadcast Scriptwriting. Sponsored by The Veterans of Foreign Wars. That year's topic: "My Role in America's Future". Features a previous year's winner - Marla (or Merla ?) Hansel (sp?) from Troy, Illinois.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 22nd 1979.

American Dental Association - "Nursing Bottle Mouth" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1388

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one warns against giving babies bottles with sugary liquids or milk when being put to sleep lest they get Nursing Bottle Mouth.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1981.

U.S.D.A. - Woodsy Owl - "Who Will?" (PSA, 1983)

Views: 2266

Here is a short public service announcment for the Forest Service U.S.D.A. (U.S. Department of Agriculture), Public Service Council, featuring Woodsy Owl.

The Voice of Woodsy Owl is Frank Welker.

Word and Music by James Sundquist for the Department of Agriculture, Ogilvy and Mather Advertising, (c) 1975

Give a hoot! Don't pollute!

Not sure when it was originally made, but this particular airing on local Chicago TV was from 1983.

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

Views: 84819

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)

Your Local Lung Association - "Christmas Seals" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2287

Here's a christmas-themed Public Service Announcement from Your Local Lung Association showcasing the Christmas Seals designs for that year. Features a chorus of children singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".

"a matter of life and breath."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 13th 1979.

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

Views: 4175

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.

National Safety Council - "Shamu Says Be Careful" (Partial PSA, 1982)

Views: 2697

Here's a partial animated public service announcement from the National Safety Council (and your local Safety Council) featuring Shamu the Whale and Wile E. Coyote about the dangers of thin ice. (Looks like about the first 15 seconds are missing, but this is the only one of these I've found so far)

"Green Cross For Safety"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, January 11th 1982.