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Disney's Christmas All-Time Favorites (Record Offer, 1984)

Views: 4045

Here's another Disney record offer, this one for the Christmas All-Time Favorites.

Main voiceover by ??. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1984.

Dominick's Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #3, 1973)

Views: 2371

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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 offerings in the produce section of each Dominick's supermarket, as well as the seafood served up in the "Neptune's Cove" section, with pertinent photo slides shown. A jingle advertising Dominick...

Wheaton Rental Center - "Lawn & Garden Tent Sale" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1571

Here's a commercial for Wheaton Rental Center featuring a sale on Honda lawnmowers, rototillers, and generators, which took place Friday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15th 1982. Located at 908 Roosevelt Road in Wheaton.

Voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on (most likely) Thursday, May 13th 1982.

Crest Toothpaste - "Toothopolis & The Cavity Creeps" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 2193

Here's one of the memorable "Toothopolis" Crest Toothpaste commercials, this one featuring the Cavity Creeps - repelled by Advanced Formula Crest Gel!

"HOLES! HOLES! HOLES IN TEETH!"

Commercial narrated by Jackson Beck.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Fall of 1984.

WGN Channel 9 - John Drury and NewsNine (Opening & Break, 1980)

Views: 6541

Here's the opening moments of John Drury and NewsNine on WGN Channel 9. Also featuring sportscaster Bill Frink (who, like Drury, had come to WGN from WLS Channel 7), meteorologist Roger Triemstra, and commentator Len O'Connor. Includes:

WGN "Last Farewell" ID (voiceover by Marty McNeeley)

John Drury teases the following headlines:

- President Carter reports progress in trying to get 52 U.S. hostages held in Tehran released
- Possibi...

WGN Channel 9 - "Cubs/Sox Mix-Up" (Promo, 1981)

Views: 5381

Here's a promo for the Chicago Cubs on WGN Channel 9 - or wait, is it the Chicago White Sox? Even the announcer is mixed up as he continues to talk over the next PSA.

Anyone know the name of the music?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, May 19th 1981.

Marshall Field's - "Marshall Field's & Christmas" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 2550

Here's a Christmas commercial from Marshall Field's, with sales on various brands and styles of hats, scarves and mittens; and boxed 1/2 point diamond pendants from Pierre Cardin, on sale from $20 - $24 - "sure to put a sparkle in her eye," as the voiceover (by Bill Price) intones.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 4th 1980.

Muskrat Love (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 9265

Here's a really hilariously terrible record offer called Muskrat Love from TEJ Records.

Why did the artists involved allow their songs to be re-recorded by sound-alikes?

"So you don't forget, send before midnight tomorrow!"

This aired on local Detroit TV on Saturday, February 26th 1977 during the 5pm to 6pm hour. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WSNS Channel 44 - Chicago Bulls Basketball (Opening, 1975-1976)

Views: 3688

Here's a rare opening for airings of Chicago Bulls basketball on WSNS Channel 44 that was used for the 1975-1976 season (and longer?)

Anyone know what the music is?

"Dubbed by" (created by?) John Dickinson and Charles (Chuck) Zenkus on 10-21-75 according to the chyron at the beginning.