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Trailtracker By Kenner (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3169

Here's a commercial for a neat toy by Kenner called Trailtracker - where a little battery-operated bus would file a path drawn by a crayon. I remember this toy - it's still pretty neat today. Anyone know how it worked?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 17th 1978.

Soft Scrub Cleanser - "Dear Soft Scrub" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 729

Here's a commercial for Soft Scrub Cleanser with Mild Abrasive by Clorox.

Did people really write letters about cleaning products back in the 70's??

"Removes The Dirt, Leaves More Shine."

This aired on local Chicago TV Monday, January 9th 1978.

WSNS Channel 44 - "NHL ID" (1979)

Views: 2542

Here's a brief WSNS TV-44 station ID slide - no voiceover. This one shows the NHL logo as it aired during hockey.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, February 19th 1979.

Mickey Mouse Disco (Record Offer, 1979)

Views: 5923

Here is a commercial for the album Mickey Mouse Disco. I had this album. There, I admitted it.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, November 26th 1979.

Electronic Intercept By Lakeside (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1592

Here's a commercial for the game Electronic Intercept by Lakeside, with some kind of space ninja/proto-power rangers theme.

"Intercept - Intercept - Intercept. It's Intercept..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 12th 1978.

McDonald's - "Introducing...The Happy Meal" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 4785

Here's a neat commercial for the introduction of the Happy Meal at McDonalds.

"Offer ends July 29, 1979 - While supplies last." (something tells me they extended this offer)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, June 23rd 1979.

WTTW Channel 11 - "Station ID 2 Pack" (1979)

Views: 5092

Here are a couple station IDs that I edited together from WTTW Channel 11. They both aired within 30 minutes of each other.

Voiceovers by Marty Robinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 15th 1979.

WGN Channel 9 - "Season's Greetings From The Donahue Staff" (1979)

Views: 1542

Here's a happy holidays message from the Donahue staff and WGN Channel 9 featuring Phil Donahue.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.

Alien Action Figure (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2855

Why they would make a kid's toy for this R rated movie is beyond me - but here it is, the stuff of nightmares - an action figure for kids, based on the creature from the the movie Alien.

Still, you have to admit that the thing is pretty wicked cool. :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 22nd 1979.