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Polk Bros - "Humidifier Sale" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1898

Here's another commercial for Polk Bros with a sale on a humidifier.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, January 21st 1984.

Me-Books (Commercial Offer, 1978)

Views: 2473

Here is a commercial TV offer for the "Me Books", personalized stories using your child's name, friend's name, and his city and state.

Features Terry Maxwell of Fort Lee, New Jersey.

The books include:
Read About Me and the Bee
My Adventure in Mother Goose Land
Read about Me and the Yellow-Eyed Monster
My Circus Story
My Rainy Day

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978.

Tri-City Heating (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1717

Here's a commercial for Tri-City Heating.

Voiceover by the 1st Metropolitan Builders guy! (Anyone know his name?)

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

Frank's Nursery & Crafts (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1126

Here's a commercial for Frank's Nursery & Crafts with their memorable jingle. :-)

"Beautiful things begin at Frank's - Frank's Nursery & Crafts"

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, September 24th 1982.

Walt Disney Christmas (Record Offer, 1979)

Views: 2060

Here's a record offer for a Walt Disney Christmas collection, including Merry Christmas Songs, and A Christmas Carol.

Main voiceover by Jack Wagner. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 4th 1979.

Colby's Furniture - "A Sofa Sale That's Too Important to Miss" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1265

Here's a commercial for a sale on sofas at Colby's Furniture, with eight of their most popular sofas available in two collections and on sale for anywhere from 25% to 40% off their regular price. With matching love seats and chairs available. Until October 23rd. In Chicago, Oakbrook and Northbrook.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, September 29th 1977 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

Carpet Forest (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1667

Here's another presumably short-lived competitor to the big-boys - Carpet Forest. Featuring some over-acting ladies dressed up as Indian women. Question: Did Indians generally hang out in Forests? ;-)

Silliness Factor: 68.5%

Their 2 locations were located at 4803 North Milwaukee and 3115 West Irving Park Road.

I actually wouldn't mind visiting a Carpet Forest. Hopefully, it would have less bugs. ;-)

This aired on local Chicago T...

Certi-Saver Stores - "Contadina Tomato Paste" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2195

Here's a commercial for the Certi-Saver chain of grocery stores featuring their mascot Cindy Saver. This one highlights a special on Contadina Tomato Paste.

Were these only in the Chicagoland area or were they all over?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 29th 1982.

Time-Life Books - Home Repair - "Python Style" (Commercial Offer, 1979)

Views: 1862

Here's a commercial offer for the Home Repair series from Time-Life Books. You can really see the Terry Gilliam/Monty Python influence here.

This likely aired on local Chicago TV the last week of September, 1979.