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WBMX FM 103 - "Chicago Set to Music" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 715

Here's a 10-second spot for WBMX FM 103. The "Chicago Set to Music" slogan super came courtesy the 3M Datavision that was prevalent at WSNS Channel 44.

Voiceover by ?? (sounds like Mal Wyman or possibly Mal Bellairs?).

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

Old MacDonald's Farm (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3770

Here's a commercial for Old MacDonald's Farm - part of the 3 Worlds of Fun in Dundee, Illinois. (The others being Coney Island and Santa's Village)

Featuring Tommy Lasorda as Old MacDonald. (kidding)

With Merri Dee doing the voiceover.

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1977.

Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1614

Here's a short commercial for Blake-Lamb funeral homes. Featuring Dick Lamb.

Since 1880. With locations in Beverly, Bogan, Bridgeport, Clearing, Lombard, the Near North, Oak Lawn, the South, and Palos Heights.

Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, July 13th 1980.

The Apple Bra (Commercial, 1980?)

Views: 1175

Here's a mostly complete commercial for The Apple Bra. Who's the spokeslady? She looks kind of familiar...

(beginning cut-off slightly and accidental overdub by the station from the program that this aired during - The Dick Van Dyke Show)

Available at Walgreens and Ribordy Drugs.

Why was Steve Jobs wasting his time with Ipods - he should have become a ladies bra salesman. That's where the real money is. How'dya like them apples?

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Magnavox - "Price Breakthrough" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 699

Here's a commercial for Magnavox, announcing a "price breakthrough" on their 25-inch Videomatic Console color TV's - in either beautiful detailed Mediterranean or early American style, with electronic tuning and high-resolution filter that provides a 25% sharper, crisper and clearer picture - available for only $599.95, and only while quantities last.

Ending voiceover ("At Your Chicagoland Magnavox Dealers") by Mike Rapchak.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thur...

Clash Of The Titans (Trailer For TV, 1981)

Views: 1173

Here's a trailer for the movie Clash of the Titans, which was released on Friday, June 12th 1981.

Apparently, they are currently in the pre-production stages of making a remake of this film for release in 2010.

Ending voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, June 12th 1981.

Jewish Chautauqua Society - "Take Care of Your Parents" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 773

Here's a brief public service announcement from the Jewish Chautauqua Society, emphasizing how parents who took care of you when you were young, now need you to take care of them when they are elderly.

Voiceover by ?? (sounds almost like Norman Rose).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 2nd 1979 during the 3:30pm to 5:00pm timeframe.

CBS Network - "Two Holiday Treats!" (Promo, 1982)

Views: 2348

Here's a promo for two animated Christmas specials on CBS - A Charlie Brown Christmas and Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales - both of which aired on Monday, December 6th 1982.

Voiceover by Mark Elliot.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 4th 1982.

WTTW Channel 11 - "Snowblower Lineup" (Station ID, 1981)

Views: 3470

Here's a station ID and slide from WTTW Channel 11 - this one listing some of their program offerings.

Voiceover by Marty Robinson.

"Sesame Street. Nova. Chicago Week In Review. Image Union. Masterpiece Theatre. They're all here on WTTW Channel 11 Chicago."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 3rd 1981 @ a little before 2pm!