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2XL By Mego (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2971

Here's a commercial for 2XL - the Robot 8-Track player by Mego that could tell you jokes, play games and trivia.

This aired on local Chicago TV in October of 1981.

The Reluctant Robot (Part 1, 1980)

Views: 1318

Here is Part 1 from another all but forgotten Field Communications special production - The Reluctant Robot. It was produced to get kids interested in Astronomical Science; pulsars, planets, space travel, etc. You can definitely see the influence from Star Wars a couple years earlier. The budget must not have been too great because the whole thing comes off as feeling like an episode of Dr. Who. (not that there's anything *wrong* with that) ;-)

Once again, I am pretty sure...

Alliance To Save Energy with Gregory Peck (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1295

Gregory Peck stars in this public service announcement warning about Americans' energy use. Brought to you by the Alliance to Save Energy and the Ad Council. Write for the Free Energy Guide - "The Energy Puzzle: How You Fit In"

"Let's Not Blow it, America..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 26th 1979.

National Fire Protection Association - "Learn Not To Burn" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 3752

Here's a Public Service Announcement from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) featuring Dick Van Dyke - one of the "Learn Not To Burn" series. In this one, Dick shows us how to crawl out of a burning house so we can breathe.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, March 30th 1978.

Salvation Army Featuring Jayne Meadows & Steve Allen (PSA, 1982)

Views: 1487

Here's a public service announcement for the Salvation Army featuring husband and wife Jayne Meadows (sister of Audrey Meadows, of The Honeymooners fame) and comedian Steve Allen.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

McGruff the Crime Dog (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1582

Here is one of the great McGruff the Crime Dog PSAs.

Take a bite out'a crime!

Atari - Phoenix (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1327

Here's an amusing commercial for the Atari 2600 video game Phoenix.

"Reach For Atari!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 15th 1983. (The Ides of March!)

National Safety Council - "Detecting Gas Leaks" With John Cusack (PSA, 1977)

Views: 6892

Here's a public service announcement from the National Safety Council about teaching your kids to detect gas leaks. Featuring a cover version of "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Well, what do you guys say: Is that a young John Cusack?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977.

Dungeons & Dragons Computer Labyrinth Game (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1841

Here's a commercial for the Dungeons & Dragons Computer Labyrinth Game (electronic board game) from Mattel Electronics.

"Battery Not Included"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, May 15th 1982. (1980 Copyright)