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WBBM Channel 2 - Universe with Walter Cronkite - "The Science Behind Star Wars" (1980)

Views: 1623

Here's a segment from Universe with Walter Cronkite as aired on WBBM Channel 2, in which "The Most Trusted Man in America" spotlights the goings-on at George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), as a tie-in to the second-released, and fifth in story order, installment in the Star Wars saga, "The Empire Strikes Back" which had premiered in theatres in May to capacity audiences. Includes:

Opening segment, with Cronkite previewing the following items:

WFLD Channel 32 - Afternoon Fun - Casper (Commercial Break #3 - Partial, 1981)

Views: 1328

Here's the (partial, incomplete) third commercial break for an edition of Casper on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Casper bumper (voiceover by Dr. Don Rose)

Commercial: Cheerios - with stick-figure archer losing his grip before filling up on the "low sugar" cereal (this, long before it became "heart healthy") - (C) 1980 General Mills, Inc.

Commercial: Rev'n Roll Raceway from Tomy - a loop racetrack with cars, ramps, and remote control ...

Pac-Man Cereal (Commercial #2, 1983)

Views: 1369

Here's a second animated commercial for Pac-Man cereal, this one with a baseball theme.

This commercial aired on local Chicago television on Friday, December 23rd 1983.

Dolly Madison Pies - "Dolly Did It" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1320

Here's an animated commercial for Dolly Madison Pies (Apple, Cherry and Chocolate) featuring the Peanuts characters.

"Neat-to-eat Treats."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, October 24th 1980.

Stomper SSC Super Cycle By Schaper (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 828

Here's a commercial for the Stomper SSC Super Cycles by Schaper.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, April 12th 1982. (1981 Copyright)

Parker Brothers - Pay Day (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 2341

Here's a commercial for the "funny money" board game Pay Day by Parker Brothers.

Voiceover by John Bartholomew Tucker.

Not sure when this aired exactly but it was sometime before November 27th 1976.

Count Chocula & Franken Berry - "Shooting Pool" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1296

Here's a commercial for a couple of the Monster Cereals - Count Chocula & Franken Berry.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, September 7th 1981.

Sea Wees 'N Babies By Kenner (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2174

Here's a commercial for Sea Wees "n Babies by Kenner.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 10th 1981. (1980 Copyright - CPG Products Corp.)

Play-Doh - Dr. Drill 'N Fill (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2898

Here's a commercial for Play-Doh's Doctor Drill And Fill toy dentist playdoh kit.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 28th 1979.