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Pinball Champ By Coleco (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 2417

Here's a groovy commercial for the Pinball Champ home pinball machine by Coleco.

Voiceover by Wendell Craig.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 23rd 1977 at a couple minutes before 8pm.

Cocoa Pebbles - "I've Gone Choco-Wacky!" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3360

It's clear that Fred really needs some professional help for his Cocoa Pebbles addiction in this commercial.

Features a promotion for Flintstones wall posters in Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles.

This aired on local Chicago TV in September 1977.

Zip-Away (Commercial Offer, 1971)

Views: 1177

Here's a commercial offer for Zip-Away from Magic Mold - a kind of girdle for men or women that is supposed to make you look slimmer.

I think I need this product. ;-)

Ending voiceover by Del Clark.

(Again, sorry for the loud volume - this is the lowest setting I could get it without a lot of hassle)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, March 28th 1971.

ADA - "Milk Is A Natural" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 2224

Here's an animated public service announcement from the American Dairy Association. Seems kind of Schoolhouse Rock-esque.

This aired on local Detroit TV on Friday, March 11th 1977 during the 8 to 9pm hour. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

ABC Network - "Barney & Carter" (Promos, 1979)

Views: 2240

Here are some ABC promos for Barney Miller, Carter Country and 20/20.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson with time and day annoucement by Wally Parker at end.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 5th 1979.

Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics (Commercial #1, 1979)

Views: 771

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here's Steve Allen with another spot for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics courses.

Become a "Dynamic Reader"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, January 16th 1979.

Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics (Commercial #2, 1979)

Views: 719

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here's Steve Allen with another spot for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics courses.

Become a "Dynamic Reader"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 17th 1979.

U.S.D.A. - "You'll Run Like a Steam Train" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 803

Here's a public service annoucement to help encourage kids to eat their school lunch.

Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and American School Food Service Association.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.

7up - "UNdo It" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1321

Here's a commercial for 7up soda, with people gathered at a barbecue where a giant hamburger (with accompanying giant bun) has been prepared and cooked - and plenty of 7up offered.

Is it me, or does it seem like everyone in this commercial is on some kind of illegal stimulant, or just insane?

"Well done." "And undone."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 18th 1978.