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Shedd Aquarium - "The Ocean By The Lake" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 870

Here's a longer version of a commercial for the Shedd Aquarium featuring Marlon Perkins of "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" fame.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 23rd 1980.

Star Search (Opening, 1984)

Views: 1870

Here is the opening for Star Search featuring a young Brad Garrett, best known for his role on "Everybody Loves Raymond".

Starring Ed McMahon, Nell Carter, and Mark Harmon.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 10th 1984.

WGN Channel 9 - Len Johnson and the News (Part 2, 1965)

Views: 5850

Here's Part 2 (the final part) of an incredibly rare find - an edition of Len Johnson and the News on WGN Channel 9 from 1965! This was a forerunner to their overnight Night Beat newscast that ran from the late-sixties well into the 1980s.

You'll notice that this was during that awkward transition phase from black-and-white to color with most of the broadcast appearing in black-and-white, but then interspersed by random color commercials and a few color slides.

CopHerBox II - "Ask Your Kids" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1002

Here's a low-budget local commercial for CopHerBox II (CopHerBox Disco) - at 11731 South Halsted.

"Open 7 Nights a Week - Free Birthday Parties"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 27th 1982.

Cruisin' by Sessions (Record Offer, 1985)

Views: 3031

Here's another record offer from Sessions - Cruisin' - 55 Original Hits.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 13th 1985.

Dentyne - "Brush Your Breath" (Commercial #5, 1979)

Views: 1932

Here's another one of the commercials for Dentyne gum with the memorable jingle "Brush your Breath with Dentyne".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 23rd 1979.

Name Brand Drapery Co (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1530

Here's a local commercial for Name Brand Drapery Co. Ugh - the colors. They were located at 3111 1/2 North Central Avenue.

Who's doing that voiceover?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, July 27th 1980.

Budweiser - The TasteBuds - "The Munchies" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1163

Here's one in a series of Budweiser beer commercials featuring "The Taste Buds" - this one called "The Munchies".

These ads and the characters were conceived and produced by Ray Rhamey.

"Why do you think they call them TasteBuds, anyway?"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, July 5th 1980 during the 12:15am to 12:30am timeframe.

Friends by Teledisc (Record Offer, 1987)

Views: 1085

Here's a record offer for "Friends" - "beautiful music with a country flavor", by Teledisc - featuring some cute kids.

This aired on local Chicago TV in January of 1987.