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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.

Connect Four - "Pretty Sneaky, Sis..." (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 3440

Here's a classic commercial for the "vertical checkers" game Connect Four ( Connect 4 ) with the memorable line, "Pretty Sneaky, Sis..."

From Milton Bradley.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

Strawberry Shortcake (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1451

Here's a commercial for the Strawberry Shortcake doll by Kenner, with a jingle whose melody was suspiciously similar to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Comes with three other figures (Huckleberry Pie, Apple Dumplin' and Blueberry Muffin) - all sold separately, of course.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 14th 1980 during the 4pm to 4:30pm timeframe.

Dolly Madison Zingers - "The Zinger Zapper" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3800

Here's one of the Zinger Zapper commercials finally! Featuring the animated Peanuts characters and a disapproving Dolly Madison logo. :-)

"Dolly Madison Treats You Right"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, October 25th 1982. (1981 Copyright)

Pac-Man Cereal (Commercial #4, 1983)

Views: 1028

Here is yet another(!) commercial for Pac-Man cereal - with a completely different animation style - almost looks retro 60's.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in 1983.

Giant Loc Blocs (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2468

Here's a commercial for Giant Loc Blocs by Entex. I've had this stupid tune stuck in my head for close to 30 years. Feels good to pass it on. ;-)

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This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, November 24th 1979.

Twister by Milton Bradley (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 810

Here's a commercial for the legendary game Twister by Milton Bradley. The lyrics of the jingle tell the object of the game.

"Twister can tie you up in a knot."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 4th 1981 during the 4:00pm to 4:30pm timeframe.

McDonald's - "Elevator Mishap" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2511

Here's a commercial for McDonald's featuring Ronald McDonald as well as a notice of a public appearance by him at the Grand Re-Opening of the 2609 South Kedzie restaurant location on Saturday, May 31st 1980 at 10:30am and 2:00pm.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, May 30th 1980 at about 12:11pm!

WGN Channel 9 - G.I. Joe (Commercial Break #3 & Ending, 1987)

Views: 4031

Here's the last commercial break for an airing of G.I. Joe, as well as the opening for The Transformers on WGN Channel 9. Quality's a little iffy, but this is the best I have right now. Includes:

G.I. Joe bumper
WGN Beverly Hillbillies promo
Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles (Flintstones)
MASK toys
Sylvanian Families collectibles by Tomy
Nintendo Entertainment System - Now You're Playing With Power
G.I. Joe "Knowing is Half the Battle" P...