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The Mellow Sounds Of Charlie Rich (Record Offer, 1980)

Views: 1122

Here's a record offer for "The Mellow Sounds of Charlie Rich" by Imperial Records. Give the gift of music.

"All Original Hits".

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980.

Scotch Magic Tape - "Invisible Man" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2940

Here is one of those old "Invisible Man" commercials for Scotch Magic Transparent Tape by 3M.

I used to love these growing up (though they did freak me out a bit). :-)

Maybe it was because they were shot on videotape, as opposed to film, which gave them a more immediate and less cinematic look.

"It's Magic"

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1978.

Record Matic by Picam (Commercial Offer, 1970s)

Views: 1831

Here's a (mostly complete) commercial offer for the "Record Matic" by Picam - an album holder that flips through them automatically so you can find one you're looking for easier.

Voiceover by ??

This was originally from a film transfer so not sure when it aired, but likely the early-mid seventies.

The Great Hits Of Glen Campbell (Record Offer, 1979)

Views: 1234

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

Here's a record offer for The Great Hits of Glen Campbell.

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1979.

Chicago Health & Racquetball Club - "Merry Fitness" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1403

Here's a holiday commercial for the Chicago Health & Racquetball Club.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 10th 1984.

Steven's Bedding (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1958

Here's a commercial for Steven's Bedding. 20 locations - Bolingbrook, Niles, Schaumburg, Libertyville, Matteson, Wheeling, Orland Park, Lombard, Brookfield, North Riverside, and Bridgeview.

Featuring actress Ellie Weingardt.

"Wake up Chicagoland...Wake Up To The Steven's Price!"

This aired on local Chicago TV in November 1983.

Brookfield Zoo - "Seven Seas Panorama" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 3817

Here's a commercial for Brookfield Zoo's Seven Seas Panorama exhibit. Featuring Olga, the Wonder Walrus (1800 pounds of lovable fun!), the Flying Dolphins, and the Somersaulting Sea Lions.

"The Wildest Place Around"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 16th 1981.

One Stop Supermarket (Commercial, 1986)

Views: 2043

Here is a commercial for One Stop Supermarket (now known as One Stop Food & Liquors) at 4301 South Lake Park Avenue. Must have been a Moo & Oink competitor at the time. :-) Voice over by Merri Dee, THE voice of WGN in the 80's.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday June 29th, 1986.

Central Furniture - "Central Man" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 706

Here's a commercial for Central Furniture located at 1348 North Milwaukee Avenue - using a rip-off of Superman (no doubt properly licensed from DC Comics). Hard to believe, but I checked and 28 years later they are still in business at the same location!

Voiceover by Chuck Fuller

"Look, up in the sky - it's a sofa..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on early Saturday, September 20th 1980.