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Richard J. Elrod - Democrat For Cook County Sherrif (Political Ad, 1978)

Views: 1878

Here's a political ad for Richard J. Elrod - Democratic (incumbent) candidate for Cook County Sherrif.

Paid for by Citizens to re-elect Sheriff Elrod, Albert E. Jenner Jr. Chairman.

"A great sheriff"

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

Polaroid with James Garner & Mariette Hartley - "Gift Guessing" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1772

Here's a Christmas themed commercial from Polaroid featuring longtime spokes-team James Garner and Mariette Hartley touting the Polaroid Instant camera with "Time Zero" film.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980 during the 8pm to 10pm timeframe.

Illinois Lottery - "What's Your Lucky Number?" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1013

Here's a commercial for the Illinois Lottery featuring Mary Gross (of SNL fame), George Wendt (of Cheers fame), Jobe Cerny (the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy) as the spokesperson, Lynwood Jones (the one uttering "430") and Tim Kazurinsky (of SNL and "Police Academy" movies fame).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 18th 1980.

Marshall Field's - "Dream Sale" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1043

Here's a commercial for a "Dream Sale" from Marshall Field's, with an offer to register for a trip to the foreign city of your choice, plus sales on luxurious bedding (sheets, pillowcases, mattresses, etc.) by Wamsutta and patterns designed by Christian Dior and Sybil Connolly. Contest ends February 1st 1981 (sorry, folks - that was over 36 years ago!).

Voiceover by Bill Price.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 17th 1981.

WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls Basketball With Bob Costas (Promo, 1979)

Views: 17875

Here's a short promo for Chicago Bulls Basketball on WGN Channel 9 featuring a young Bob Costas.

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

WMAQ Channel 5 - On Q - "Spirit of '80 Marathon" (Part 3, 1980)

Views: 4599

In honor of today's Chicago Marathon, here's a marathon of a different flavor - the "Spirit of '80 (Dance) Marathon" as part of the 'On Q' program on WMAQ Channel 5. Features a live preview of the disco dance marathon at the club Faces (on Rush Street) the following day, for the cause of Special Olympics. With hosts Terry Burhans and Mike Leiderman. This part features:

Interviews with Joey Diamond, Bonnie Rose and Lee Krause by Terry Burhans.

Interview with To...

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine - "Chicago" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2612

Here is a commercial for Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine featuring a Chicago angle.

Featuring these Chicago residents (or actors):

James Sommerfield
Theresa Szorzak (or is that Szarzak?)
Christian Moffett
Rita Hodak
Luann Stacy
John Grabowski (of course!) :-)

"Chicago, the Blizzard Capital..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, February 25th, 1980.

Harold Washington for Mayor (Political Ad, 1983)

Views: 2019

Here's a political ad for Harold Washington, who went on to win the election and become Chicago's first African-American mayor.

Paid by Committee to Elect Harold Washington Mayor of Chicago.

Voiceover by ??

"We can all win."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 10th 1983.

Best Interiors - "The Drapery People" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1385

Here's another commercial for Best Interiors featuring a sale on their drapery. 463-0666.

Featuring actress Lillian Randolph as the mother. Lillian was in many movies and TV shows such as Amos N Andy, and "It's a Wonderful Life" as Annie, the Bailey's housekeeper. She was also the original voice of the maid on some early Tom & Jerry cartoons. (before it was redubbed for political correctness)

"My salary doesn't go too far..."

This aired on local C...