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Burny Bros. Bakery (Commercial, 1973)

Views: 4610

Here's a commercial for Burny Brothers Bakery, a long-defunct local Chicago bakery.

Voiceover by Herb Graham (used to be staff announcer on WAIT and has appeared in the radio drama "Unshackled" for many years) - info courtesy Stan Adams.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, November 3rd 1973 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

United Blood Services (Local PSA, 1986)

Views: 2102

Here is a local PSA for United Blood Services starring Orlando Woolridge of the Chicago Bulls.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday June 29th, 1986.

Richard Clayderman - Music of Love (Record Offer, 1984)

Views: 1713

Here's a record offer for Richard Clayderman's Music of Love Treasury.

Main voiceover by Fred Foy. Ending voiceover by Gene Edwards.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 7th 1984.

Morris Clothing - "Going Out Of Business" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 869

Here's a commercial for Morris Clothing - at 648 North Clark (Corner of Erie & Clark) - and their Going Out Of Business sale. Morris Clothes, we hardly knew ye.

Voiceover by ?? (someone from WGN?)

"Sale ends October the 15th"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 6th 1980.

Centsible Drug - "Shopping List" (Commercial, 1986)

Views: 1400

Here's a commercial for Centisble Drug, which I believe was located in Wheaton - was this the only store? And they were strictly local, right?

"Here's your Centsible Shopping List from this week's Chicago Sun-Times"

Voiceover by WMAQ Channel 5's Ed Grennan.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, June 11th 1986.

Marriott's Great America - "It's A Great Day" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2947

Here's another commercial for Marriott's Great America.

Featuring a promotion of their Rock 'N Roll Weekend with Wolfman Jack and Dion - Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th 1979.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

WSNS Channel 44 - Sign-On & ONTV Transition (1985)

Views: 9696

Here is a rare and neat video - a sign-on for WSNS Channel 44 followed by the transition to ONTV's scrambled signal. Includes:

Color Bars, Tone & "WSNS-TV Transmitter Maintenance Until 5:57 A.M." text message for about 65 seconds.

WSNS Channel 44 Sign-On

National Anthem along with scenes of Chicago (Marina City Towers, Soldier Field)

Metro Focus community calendar notice

(Looks like there was a cut in recording here. ...

Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1622

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.

McDonald's - Star Trek Meal (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3602

Here's a commercial for McDonald's Star Trek Meal - a tie-in promotion for Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

"At participating McDonald's until February 2nd 1980 or while supplies last."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 9th 1980. (1979 Copyright)