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Marshall Fields - "Sony Products Sale" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2477

Here's a commercial for Marshall Fields and their "Sony Products Sale".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 11th 1980.

Osco Drug - "Take Good Care of Yourself" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1016

Here's a commercial for Osco Drug, with emphasis on the "Take Good Care of Yourself" slogan in their jingle and the low prices on prescription drugs and great service. Features a couple of cute kids.

This commercial is in the same campaign as this one.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 2nd 1979.

Michael Bakalis - Democrat For Governor (Political Ad #1, 1978)

Views: 1720

Here's a political ad for Michael J. Bakalis - Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois against "Big Jim" Thompson.

Where are they now: Mike Bakalis currently teaches on the faculty of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Paid for by Citizens for Bakalis.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 28th 1978.

The Ice Cream Machine By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2863

Here's a commercial for The Ice Cream Machine by Ronco. Makes a great Christmas gift! Available at:

Walgreens
Woolworth and Woolco
Osco Drug
Venture
Goldblatt's
Montgomery Ward

Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.

Jewel - "Summer Deals" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2636

Here's a commercial for Jewel Food Stores advertising some summer deals. Background music sounds a bit like "Hunka-Hunka Burning Love".

Voiceover by Joe Slattery.

"I'm gonna go down by da Jewels and pick up some pop..."

This aired on local Chicago TV in mid-August 1981.

Bell System - "Electronic Switching" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2204

Here is a commercial for the Bell System that advertises their efforts to switch over to the new ESS, or Electronic Switching System, that paved the way for such features as Call-Waiting and Caller-ID.

"The Bell System - Keeping Your Communications System the Best in the World."

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

Chicago Historical Society - "Puppets Exhibit" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 606

Here's a commercial for an exhibit at the Chicago Historical Society (now known as the Chicago History Museum) featuring collections of North American puppets.

"No Strings Attached!"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Friday, March 27th 1981 at around 3:00am.

Capitol Records - Wings - London Town (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2509

Here's a cool promo commercial for the album London Town by Wings - on Capitol Records. Available at:

Playback
Venture
Sears

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This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, June 15th 1978.

Dominick's Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #2, 1973)

Views: 1964

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Here's another commercial for Dominick's Finer Foods, with Elaine Mulqueen appearing in glorious color after years of being seen in black-and-white on Mulqueen's Kiddie A-Go-Go. Here, she spotlights the decor and atmosphere of, and service at, each Dominick's supermarket, as well as the more than 8,000 brands including Dominick's own famous Heritage House brand. Photo slides of the various items...