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Heroes (Trailer For TV, 1977)

Views: 1193

The transfer of this video clip made possible by your generous donations!

Here's a theatrical movie trailer for TV for the film "Heroes" starring Henry Winkler and Sally Field.

Ending voiceover by Carl Greyson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 23rd 1977 at about 7:59pm.

Brookfield Zoo - "The Wildest Place Around" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1224

Here is another commercial for Brookfield Zoo - The Wildest Place Around. Promoting their new addition to the Lion House - The Predator Ecology Exhibit.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 23rd 1979.

McDonald's - "We Do It All For You" (Commercial, 197?)

Views: 2223

Here's another vintage McDonald's commercials - a long one at 60 seconds.

Features the "We Do It All For You" jingle.

Copyright (C) McDonald's Corp. 197? (can't make it out)

Special thanks to Anthony Diaz of The Mid-American Heritage Preservation Foundation for preserving for many years the original tape this was found on, so that we could transfer it and present it to you here now.

Magnavox - "Computer Color" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1147

Here's a commercial for the Magnavox Computer Color 330 television - designed for what Time magazine dubbed "The Computer Society". (showing the cover for the February 20, 1978 edition)

Ending voiceover by Ed Grennan.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, October 25th 1979.

Brown's Chicken - "It Tastes Better" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 3170

Here's a commercial for Brown's Chicken.

"It Tastes Better."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

The Grant Park Attractions (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2000

Here's a commercial for three Grant Park attractions - The Adler Planetarium, John G. Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum. Anyone know who the guy with the pointer is?

"On the lakefront..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 4th 1978 during the 12pm to 1pm timeframe.

Dristan Decongestant Tablets - "Your Sinuses Explained" (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 611

Here's a commercial for Dristan decongestant tablets, using a sink drain as a means of explaining people's sinuses ("When closed, it blocks; but when opened, it drains").

"Take only as needed. Use only as directed."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 12th 1974 before 6:30pm.

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 (Partial Promo, 1979)

Views: 3734

Here is a partial promo for NewsCenter 5 at 11:30am on WMAQ Channel 5 with Jorie Lueloff.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1979.

De Beers - "Diamond Collection '80" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2068

Here is a commercial for the De Beers "Diamond Collection '80" - what to get your busy housewife for Christmas 1979.

Say it with me now... "DAAAAAAAA BEEEERS." 8-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1979.