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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. ;-)

keywords for easier searching: giant lock blocks legos

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...

Atari 5200 SuperSystem (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2264

Here's a commercial for the Atari 5200 SuperSystem - the descendant of the Atari 2600.

"Adapter coming soon."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 18th 1982.

Miss Lee Press-On Nails (Commercial, 1988)

Views: 1830

Here's a commercial for Miss Lee Press-On Nails that I remember being fairly annoying.

There is another version of this commercial on YouTube that is edited differently. You have to wonder if they did this because the original was considered too provocative.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 20th 1988.

Krusher By Mattel (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2248

Here's a commercial that's fun for a lot of reasons - Krusher, the inflatable green monster toy doll by Mattel. :-)

Voiceover by Gary Owens (of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In fame).

"You can make this shriveled up lump of crinkles grow and unwrinkle..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 3rd 1980. (1979 Copyright)

Yoda & R2-D2 By Kenner (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2764

Here's a commercial for the Yoda and R2-D2 with sensor-scope action figures by Kenner, from the Star Wars Empire Strikes Back collection.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, April 12th 1982. (1981 Copyright)