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Dan Walker For Governor (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1377

Here's a political ad for Dan Walker, incumbent and Democratic candidate for Governor. (later to be sentenced to seven years in a Federal prison)

Paid for by Dan Walker for Governor Committee.

"and Walker held the line on taxes..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, March 15th 1976 during the 9pm to 10pm timeframe.

Regional Transportation Authority - "What a Way to Get Around" (Partial Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1584

Here's a partial commercial for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA - or is it TRTA?), spotlighting all the different ways people "get around" via public transportation (the bus) - all to a rendition of The Beach Boys' "I Get Around."

Is it a coincidence that the number of the bus at the end is "409"? :-)

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, September 29th 1977 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

Museum Of Science And Industry - Christmas Around The World (1980)

Views: 1507

Here's a bumper announcement slide advertising the 39th Annual Christmas Around the World festival exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. November 29th 1980 through January 6th 1981.

(has some tracking issues)

Voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 19th 1980.

Danley's Garage World & Genie Openers (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 405

Here is a commercial for Danley's Garage World & Genie Openers from 1984. Dial G-A-R-A-G-E-S.

Polk Bros - "Humidifier Sale" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1886

Here's another commercial for Polk Bros with a sale on a humidifier.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, January 21st 1984.

The Eight Days of Hanukkah - "Charity" with Alan King (1980)

Views: 1207

Here's a short piece on one of the aspects of the eight days of Chanukah, with legendary comedian and producer Alan King talking about the many different ways charity is given, and telling a tale of a respected rabbi and his envious driver. With illustrations.

This airing was brought to you by Marshall Field's (voiceover by Merri Dee).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 4th 1980.

Me-Books (Commercial Offer, 1978)

Views: 2465

Here is a commercial TV offer for the "Me Books", personalized stories using your child's name, friend's name, and his city and state.

Features Terry Maxwell of Fort Lee, New Jersey.

The books include:
Read About Me and the Bee
My Adventure in Mother Goose Land
Read about Me and the Yellow-Eyed Monster
My Circus Story
My Rainy Day

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978.

Tri-City Heating (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1710

Here's a commercial for Tri-City Heating.

Voiceover by the 1st Metropolitan Builders guy! (Anyone know his name?)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 23rd 1980.

Frank's Nursery & Crafts (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1111

Here's a commercial for Frank's Nursery & Crafts with their memorable jingle. :-)

"Beautiful things begin at Frank's - Frank's Nursery & Crafts"

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, September 24th 1982.