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Chicago Cubs - "Milo Hamilton" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 3807

Here's a promo for the Chicago Cubs featuring broadcaster Milo Hamilton - the once heir-apparent to Jack Brickhouse, who was eventually replaced by Harry Caray.

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

WFYR 103 1/2 FM - "Blah Blah" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2559

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

Here's a commercial for WFYR 103 and a Half FM.

"Incredible Music. Credible Information."

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1979.

Lincoln Technical Institute (Commercial, 1987)

Views: 1930

Here is a commercial for Lincoln Technical Institute. This airing dates to June, 1987.

I believe they also had a another version of the commercial, where you got to see those schmoes' faces longer.

This was one of the more annoying commercials growing up, only because -

1) That damn phone number dialing was annoying,

and

2) It seemed to run every 10 minutes during reruns of Lost in Space or Batman when you were home...

Aarco-American Auto Insurance (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1187

Here's a commercial for Aarco-American - Auto Insurance Specialists. Counselors on all types of insurance.

ES9-4677 (wasn't that the name of a Star Wars robot?) ;-)

Voiceover by Jack Taylor.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, May 30th 1982.

42nd Street At The Civic Opera House (Commercial #2, 1983)

Views: 964

Here's another commercial for the musical "42nd Street" at the Civic Opera House - this one featuring an endorsement from Bob Hope.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

WJPC 95 AM - "The Station With The Money Card" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1838

Here's a quick commercial for WJPC 95 AM starring Jayne Kennedy and Tom Joyner. Also featuring their "Money Card".

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

Lincoln Carpeting - "By the Fireplace" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2250

Here's another commercial for Lincoln Carpeting with the spokesperson enjoying some time by the hearth.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 15th 1983. (The Ides of March!)

WBBM-FM 96 - "The Mellow Sound Of Chicago" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2945

Here is a short groovy commercial for WBBM-FM 96 - "The Mellow Sound of Chicago".

That jingle sounds like someone famous - is that the lead singer from Blood, Sweat & Tears?

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1978.

C.E.T. - "Rent-A-Hoover" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 4950

Here's a commercial for CET with the number MOhawk 4-4100 offering their Hoover washer and dryer rental for only $5 a week.

C.E.T. was located at 609 West North Avenue and at 2025 West 95th Street.

Featuring Bud Kelly as the on-camera announcer.

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