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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.

WSNS Channel 44 - Summit Series Game 8 (Technical Difficulties?, 1972)

Views: 2841

Here's something strange - during the broadcast on WSNS TV-44 of Game 8 of the 1972 Summit Series, they kept changing back to a World Championship Hockey slide - is this Channel 44's way of trying to do an ID or was this a glitch?

This happens all throughout the game it seems, at varying times.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, September 28th 1972. (Game aired here from 9pm to Midnight)

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.

Tom Hynes - Democrat For Cook County Assessor (Political Ad, 1978)

Views: 1211

Here's a political ad for Tom Hynes - Democrat for Cook County Assessor. He is the father of Dan Hynes, who recently lost a close primary race for Govenor against Pat Quinn.

Paid for by Hynes for Assessor Committee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978 during the 12 noon to 1pm hour.

Rogers And Hollands Jewelers - "Give A Gift Of Love" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2967

Here's a holiday commercial for Rogers & Hollands Jewelers.

Featuring Juell "Space" Kadet. (just kidding) - Vice President of Rogers and Hollands Jewelers.

"Catch the Christmas Spirit. Give a Gift of Love."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 7th 1981.

Duxler Tire (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 2251

Here's a commercial for Duxler Tire featuring their Duck mascot and Company President Larry Duxler. Duxler Tire and Car Care Centers were located in Chicago, Evanston, Morton Grove, Libertyville, and Glenview. And hey, they're still around!

Now we know what Chelveston did after he left the Ray Rayner Show. :-)

Boy, this reminds me of another mascot...if only I could put my finger on it. I think it was for ...

WNIB 97.1 - "Mr. A News Report & Show Open" (Aircheck, 1997)

Views: 2562

Here's an aircheck from good ol' WNIB Classical 97 - featuring the inimitable "Mr. A" (Alfred Hudgins) - one of the most unique and coolest announcers ever.

We hear the end of "Adventures in Good Music" with Karl Haas followed by a News Report, Weather, and some of the opening music to Mr.A's program, "Blues in the Night". ("Love to See You Smile" by Bobby "Blue" Bland)

This aired on local Chicago radio in April 1997.

Alliance To Save Energy with Gregory Peck (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1292

Gregory Peck stars in this public service announcement warning about Americans' energy use. Brought to you by the Alliance to Save Energy and the Ad Council. Write for the Free Energy Guide - "The Energy Puzzle: How You Fit In"

"Let's Not Blow it, America..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 26th 1979.