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The Sound of Philadelphia (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 2954

Here's a record offer for The Sound of Philadelphia by Brookville Records.

Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Detroit TV on Monday, April 25th 1977. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WCIU Channel 26 - "Spanish Lineup" (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 928

Here's a promo for some Spanish shows on WCIU Channel 26. Includes:

Diana Carolina
Especial De Guillermo Da Vila
En Bellas Artes
Concierto

Not sure exactly when this aired, but I believe it's from 1985.

WCIU Channel 26 - "Howl-Around In Spanish" (ID, 1985?)

Views: 1763

Here's a station ID for WCIU Channel 26 given in Spanish, featuring the howl-around video effect.

Kind of neat, like it's Dr. Who. :-)

(music and voiceover doesn't start until about 15 seconds in)

Not sure when this aired but probably around 1985.

McDonald's - "Elevator Mishap" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2521

Here's a commercial for McDonald's featuring Ronald McDonald as well as a notice of a public appearance by him at the Grand Re-Opening of the 2609 South Kedzie restaurant location on Saturday, May 31st 1980 at 10:30am and 2:00pm.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, May 30th 1980 at about 12:11pm!

Jim Solway Chevrolet (Commercial #1, 1980)

Views: 1871

Here's a commercial for Jim Solway Chevrolet featuring a parody of Groucho Marx and You Bet Your Life. They were located at 2828 North Harlem Avenue at Diversey.

(picture's a bit fuzzy) ;-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 20th 1980 during the 11:24am to 11:33am timeframe.

White Fence Farm (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 5327

Here's a commercial for White Fence Farm restaurant. Good chicken and corn fritters. I have fond memories of going here as a kid.

Voiceover by Mal Bellairs - Long-time host at WBBM radio in the 50s and 60s.

This aired on local Chicago TV in July 1983.

The Peddalciser (Commercial Offer, 1983)

Views: 1316

Here's a commercial offer for the Peddalciser [sic] - exercise by moving bike pedals with your hands. From "H. Hansen Health Products Div."

I guess Pedalciser was already copyrighted?

Main voiceover by ?? Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 5th 1983.

The Great B.B. King (Record Offer, 1978)

Views: 2178

Here's a record offer for "The Great B.B. King" by Fairway Records.

Main voiceover by Wendell Craig. Ending voiceover by ??

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

WBBS Channel 60 - Conexion De Empleos (1985)

Views: 2580

Here's an "Employment Connection" bulletin board in Spanish on WBBS Channel 60.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 9th 1985.