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Ice Capades At Chicago Stadium (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2758

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.

WGN Channel 9 - Fright Night (Promo, 1986)

Views: 5253

Here's a promo for what must have been a very short-lived program on WGN Channel 9 - Fright Night - a horror and suspense movie show that was probably their attempt to revive the old Creature Features tradition. Aired Friday Nights at 11:30pm - sponsored by Budweiser.

"Terrifying stories from the supernatural, brought to you by Budweiser."

Voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1986.

Dominick's Finer Foods - "Turkey for the Holidays" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1226

Here's a quick commercial for Dominick's Finer Foods, with a sale on USDA Grade "A" Land O'Lakes young turkey with pop-up timer just in time for Christmas. Good through December 24th.

Voiceover by Lloyd Hanson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 16th 1977.

WGN Channel 9 - WGN Presents - "A Guide For The Married Man" (Ending, 1980)

Views: 6870

Here's the ending for a WGN Presents showing of "A Guide for the Married Man" on WGN Channel 9.

This version of the graphics was used for many years on WGN Channel 9 going back well into the seventies.

Not sure what the ending music is - anyone know?

Voiceover by Jerry Golden.

This aired on local Chicago TV on early Saturday, September 20th 1980.

ABC Network - Rudolph's Shiny New Year (Promo, 1982)

Views: 1975

Here's an ABC Network promo for an airing of the Christmas special "Rudolph's Shiny New Year", which aired on Monday, December 6th 1982.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 1st 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - The 3:30 Movie - "I'll Take Sweden" (Bumper Promo, 1980)

Views: 2392

Here is a short bumper promo for the Channel 7 3:30pm Movie presentation of "I'll Take Sweden" (to block?) that aired on Thursday, January 10th 1980. (even though the TV guide listed another movie)

Voiceover by Al Parker.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 9th 1980.

CBS Network - A Charlie Brown Christmas (Opening, 1982)

Views: 4662

Here's the opening for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" as aired on WBBM Channel 2. Includes the pre-emption notice for Square Pegs, the spinning CBS Special animation we all love, as well as the beginning of the program.

Pre-emption voiceover by Lee Jordan.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 6th 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Billy Dee Williams" (Bumper Promo, 1981)

Views: 1137

Here's a quick bumper promo for AM Chicago for their Wednesday, April 15th 1981 edition featuring guest Billy Dee Williams.

Voiceover by Rob Weller.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, April 14th 1981.

The House Of Menna (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 904

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Here's a commercial for The House of Menna - Interior Designs. Phone 674-9200. According to my research they were located at 7165 North Cicero Avenue in Lincolnwood, IL. Here's an old print ad of theirs. They also used to advertise on the radio quite a bit on WKSC-FM 103.5 back in the early-mid 70s.