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MS Read-A-Thon (PSA, 1981)

Views: 3602

Here's a public service announcement for the MS Readathon, featuring an animated Sherlock Holmes type dog character.

Uses the same music as this dental PSA.

"Call your local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 16th 1981.

Captain Kangaroo - "Get Your Shots" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 2451

Here's a public service announcement featuring Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) and the Mr. Moose puppet character (Cosmo Allegretti), reminding kids of the importance of getting your vaccinations.

From the Public Health Service - U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

This aired on local Sioux Falls TV on Saturday, March 22nd 1980 at a few minutes before 12:00pm.

Direct Deposit - "Retirement" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 1181

Here's a Public Service Announcement from the Ad Council and the U.S. Treasury suggesting you get Direct Deposit.

"You'll never have to wait for your money."

This aired on local Chicago TV in June of 1982.

ADA - "Milk Is A Natural" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 2223

Here's an animated public service announcement from the American Dairy Association. Seems kind of Schoolhouse Rock-esque.

This aired on local Detroit TV on Friday, March 11th 1977 during the 8 to 9pm hour. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

The Mormons - "Grampa & Me" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 1856

Here's a sweet public service announcement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (The Mormons) featuring a girl recalling how much she loved her grandfather.

"Give old people the chance to enrich your life..."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Ant - "America Runs On Energy" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 1236

Here's an animated public service announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy featuring Energy Ant.

Finally! Another Energy Ant PSA! This one talks about how America is like a wind-up toy - without energy it stops.

"The Difference You Make - Makes All The Difference"

This aired on local Chicago TV in the second week of April 1980.

U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare - "Get a Dumb Checkup" (1976)

Views: 983

Here's a public service announcement (PSA) from the Social and Rehabilitation Service of the U.S. Department of Health, Education of Welfare, with a young basketball-dribbling man starting out considering skipping a complete physical examination (" . . . a dumb checkup . . . dumb . . . dumb . . . ") before his girlfriend advises him after mentioning she herself went (and has the glasses to prove it) - as part of a push for those under 21 to get a free checkup.

Ending voiceover ...

Smokey The Bear - "Bambi & Thumper" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 1913

Here is a public service announcement for Smokey the Bear and featuring Bambi and Thumper.

This was originally from 1977, but this particular airing on local Chicago TV is from 1983.

Swim For Heart (PSA, 1980)

Views: 2199

Here's a public service announcement for the Swim For Heart program - to benefit your local Heart Association in Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties.

"We're Pooling Together"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, July 13th 1980.