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

Views: 2521

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!

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsFive - [Partial] Coverage of Sam Giancana Funeral with Rich Samuels (1975)

Views: 2293

Here's a partial, incomplete report from Rich Samuels of WMAQ Channel 5 on the funeral of former Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana.

We catch this report as Rich lists Giancana's crime career, going back to Al Capone and including gambling and prostitution rings. He describes "a sea of anonymous faces" which mostly dominated the funeral service, except for Keely Smith who, he said, signified his preferences for "show business types in his later years." He notes about the hostility...

Body Buddies (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 6736

Here's a commercial for Body Buddies cereal by General Mills. Features a young Jason Hervey of The Wonder Years fame.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 1st 1980.

Hallmark Cards with Nancy McKeon (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1360

Here's a commercial for Hallmark featuring Nancy McKeon of The Facts of Life fame.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 24th 1981.

Chewels With Elisabeth Shue (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2941

Here's a commercial for Chewels gum featuring the beautiful Elisabeth Shue a few years before her Burger King ad days.

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

Neet With Pam Dawber (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 2561

Here's a neat ad - a Neet ad featuring Pam Dawber, pre-Mork & Mindy fame. Oh Mindy, me likey.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 11th 1977.

Star Search (Opening, 1984)

Views: 1869

Here is the opening for Star Search featuring a young Brad Garrett, best known for his role on "Everybody Loves Raymond".

Starring Ed McMahon, Nell Carter, and Mark Harmon.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 10th 1984.

Tang - "Susie Needs Vitamin C" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 729

Here's a classic Tang orange breakfast drink commercial featuring Florence Henderson, of The Brady Bunch fame.

(C)1978 - General Foods Corporation.

"Do something good for your family."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 5th 1978.

Boys' Clubs Of America With O.J. Simpson (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1943

Here's a commercial for the Boys' Clubs of America featuring O.J. Simpson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 1st 1980.