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WLS Channel 7 - ABC Movie Special - "Rudolph and Frosty" (Commercial Break #1, 1981)

Views: 1679

Here's the first commercial break from the ABC Movie Special presentation of "Rudolph and Frosty" on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

"Rudolph and Frosty" bumper (voiceover by Joel Crager)

Commercial: Coast Deodorant Soap - "The Eye-Opener" - with exhausted mother after latest set of chores including duty as "Mother Munk" (voiceover by ??)

Commercial: All-Temperature Cheer detergent - can wash in hot, warm and cold - "Tough On Dirt in Today's Coo...

Duxler Tire (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 2261

Here's a commercial for Duxler Tire featuring their Duck mascot and Company President Larry Duxler. Duxler Tire and Car Care Centers were located in Chicago, Evanston, Morton Grove, Libertyville, and Glenview. And hey, they're still around!

Now we know what Chelveston did after he left the Ray Rayner Show. :-)

Boy, this reminds me of another mascot...if only I could put my finger on it. I think it was for ...

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

Views: 1296

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: 3754

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.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News At 5pm - "Off-Air Chatter" (Part 4, 1978)

Views: 1853

Here's Part 4 of a complete edition of the Eyewitness News at 5pm on WLS Channel 7. This is from a recording of the studio feed, so there are no commercials - instead we get to see some off-the-cuff moments where the anchors are waiting to go back on the air. Features John Drury, Terry Murphy, Bill Frink, Johnny Mountain, Bob Petty, Hugh Hill, and others.

This was recorded on Thursday, January 12th 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.

Ice Capades At Chicago Stadium (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2766

Here's a commercial for the Ice Capades show starring Dorothy Hamill at Chicago Stadium and featuring Fred Flintstone, Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, Jabberjaw, Quick Draw McGraw, and others. At Chicago Stadium March 2nd - 11th 1979. Tickets at the Stadium and through Ticketron.

Ending voiceover by longtime WBBM staff announcer Bob Carrington.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Dance Fever Christmas Special (Part 6, 1980)

Views: 1429

Here's Part 6 of your holiday cheese platter for this year - The 1st Annual Dance Fever Christmas Special. Hosted by Deney Terrio (with his dance group "Motion"), and featuring guest celebrity judges Robert Blake and his 14 year old daughter Delinah (now known as Delinah Blake Hurwitz), Chad Everett and his 9 year old daughter Shannon, and Connie Stevens and her 11 year old daughter Tricia Leigh (now known as Tricia Leigh Fisher). Also features David Copperfield doing a magic segment and Th...

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News At 5pm (Part 7, 1978)

Views: 1642

Here's Part 7 of a complete edition of the Eyewitness News at 5pm on WLS Channel 7. This is from a recording of the studio feed, so there are no commercials - instead we get to see some off-the-cuff moments where the anchors are waiting to go back on the air. Features John Drury, Terry Murphy, Bill Frink, Johnny Mountain, Bob Petty, Hugh Hill, and others.

I am too tired to fill in the info on this part yet. Too much work to do. :-(

This aired on local Chicago...