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Trailtracker By Kenner (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 3155
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.
Listermint With Julia Duffy (Commercial, 1977)
Views: 2557
Here's a commercial for Listermint mouthwash featuring actress Julia Duffy of Newhart fame.
"Get together with something better"
This aired on local Detroit TV on Saturday, February 26th 1977 at 5pm. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)
Soft Scrub Cleanser - "Dear Soft Scrub" (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 719
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.
Electronic Intercept By Lakeside (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 1578
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.
Mickey Mouse Disco (Record Offer, 1979)
Views: 5908
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.
WSNS Channel 44 - "NHL ID" (1979)
Views: 2525
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.
McDonald's - "Introducing...The Happy Meal" (Commercial, 1979)
Views: 4760
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: 5078
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: 1522
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.