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Sabre Room - "Soap Stars" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1421

Here's a quick slide commercial for Sabre Room - advertising some live appearances by a few soap stars from All My Children and One Life to Live on Saturday, May 2nd 1981.

Voiceover by ??.

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

Nelson Brothers - "Living Room Furniture With Credit Power" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 872

Here's a commercial for Nelson Brothers furniture spotlighting their living room ensembles. And all this could be yours "with your credit power."

Voiceover by Al Parker and ??

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, September 15th 1979 during the 12 Midnight to 1:30am timeframe.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Bride of Frankenstein" (Break #4, 1983)

Views: 970

Here's the fourth commercial break for the Son of Svengoolie presentation of the 1935 film "Bride of Frankenstein" on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Sven about to sing a number when pianist Doug Graves (Doug Scharf) complains about his singing, after which Lawrence Welcome (Rich Koz in a double role, thanks to the magic of television) gives pointers to "Mr. Goolie" on proper song "introduction'm" by citing his various catchphrases - and after going on and on with one ad plug...

Digger by Romper Room (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 1339

Here's a commercial for Digger the dog, a yellow-hatted wind-up pooch from the good folks at Romper Room. Among his traits is the ability to walk five feet when you pull his string - er, leash.

Ending voiceover by ??

"Just pull his leash, and go for a walk / He's your dog, for sure."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00pm to 1:00pm timeframe.

Charmin - "Mr. Whipple Has Changed" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1236

Here's a commercial for squeezably soft Charmin toilet (or do you say bathroom) tissue. Featuring Mr. Whipple.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 30th 1982.

Room Mates - "1-900-737-2233" (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2301

Here's a commercial for one of those cheesy-bad 1-900 number ads, which were so ubiquitous in the early 90s.

Room Mates - 1-900-737-2233 ($3 per minute, 12 minutes minimum!)

Yep, that's a minimum of $36 you're spending for that phone call.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, June 22nd 1991 after 2am.

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Breakdancing & Belafonte" (Part 2, 1984)

Views: 5062

Here's Part 2 of a partial episode of AM Chicago starring Oprah Winfrey as host. This episode features Harry Belafonte talking about his involvement with the movie "Beat Street" (released earlier in the month) and featuring some of Chicago's most talented break dancers. Includes:

The "Venus Electronics" breakdancing group (also has a special this month on VCRs)

Commercial: ON TV

Commercial: Viva paper towels - "Is it or isn't it a Paper Sponge?"<...

Weebles Tree House by Romper Room (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 1524

Here's a commercial for Weebles Tree House from Romper Room, with two kids demonstrating how it works including pails that move the dolls up to the top, and hideouts if company comes (they wobble but never fall down).

Personally, I preferred the Weebles Haunted House. :-)

Ending voiceover by ??

"Imagine living in a Weebles Tree House . . . "

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00p...

Bowl Power - "Cleans Better" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1395

Here's an animated commercial for Bowl Power - the automatic bowl cleaner by Lysol - featuring the house at 58 Rock Road.

Boy, they sure put in a lot of time and money just to advertise toilet bowl cleaner.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 26th 1980.