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Certi-Saver Stores - "Contadina Tomato Paste" (Commercial, 1982)
Views: 2192
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.
Weisser Optical (Commercial, 1979)
Views: 1669
Here's a commercial for Weisser Optical advertising their soft contact lenses using someone with extreme Farrah hair syndrome. (EFHS)
In the Loop at 29 East Madison and also at 96th and Cicero. Also located in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Kankakee, Niles, and Waukegan.
"Established 1898"
This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.
The Old Town School Of Folk Music - "Fill Your Life" (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 1412
Here's a neat commercial for the Old Town School of Folk Music featuring two master guitar pickers - Jim Haydon on the left and on the right, the Director of the Old Town School at that time, Ray Tate.
"Chicago or Evanston. Not for Profit"
This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 23rd 1978.
WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Islands" (Part 4, 1991)
Views: 1829
Here is Part Four, the last part, of an "Islands" themed episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. I believe this was a compilation of segments from earlier shows all with an islands-related theme. Includes:
Goose Island on the Near Northwest side. Including Goose Island Shrimp House at 1013 West Division.
Lonski's Inn (Lonski's Cafeteria) at 1115 North Branch and 1117 North Branch.
Special annoucement regarding Wil...
Micronauts' Trons by Mego (1979)
Views: 1169
Here's a commercial for the 'Trons toys by Mego - Alphatron, Betatron, and Gammatron. Little motorized vehicle-car-type-things. Part of the Micronauts collection.
We also have the Micronauts Rocket Tubes commercial here.
"Here come the Trons..."
This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 9th 1979 at around 4:15pm. (1978 Copyright)
Benny Goodman - "The King Of Swing" (Record Offer, 1980)
Views: 2096
Here's a record offer for Benny Goodman - "The King of Swing" featuring the man himself.
Main voiceover by Jack Sterling. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 4th 1980.
Free Street Theatre (Commercial, 1981)
Views: 500
Here's a commercial for the Free Street Theatre, which offers singing, dancing, telling stories and bringing people together to Chicago and its suburbs in the summer. Phone number shown at end - 312-822-0460 - for those seeking to sponsor or otherwise be involved with this project.
Voiceover by ??
"One of the great things about summer."
This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 30th 1981.
Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 1219
Here's a commercial for Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service, which specialized for over 25 years (as of the airing of this ad) in applying waterproof barriers to protect the basements of homes from the results of moisture and other water problems. Also located in Gary, IN and Waukegan, IL.
Main voiceover by ?? - Ending voiceover by Mal Wyman.
This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, April 30th 1978.
Pizza Hut - "Pizza To Go" With Ally Sheedy (Commercial, 1982)
Views: 5564
Here's a commercial for Pizza Hut - Pizza To Go - featuring Ally Sheedy of 80s movies and "Brat Pack" fame.
I'd order a pizza from her anytime. (Come to think of it, I'd order a pizza from Bea Arthur if it was good enough pizza...)
This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, May 29th 1982.