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WFLD Channel 32 - Spiderman (Promo, 1979)

Views: 2214

Here's another promo for Spiderman on WFLD Channel 32 - weekdays at 4:30pm!

Voiceover by Dr. Don.

This promo most likely aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

Nelson Brothers (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2211

Here's an older commercial for Nelson Brothers furniture. Same jingle, just arranged differently. Is it me, or do those transition wipes look a little Magikist-esque?

(quality is a little spotty because this was at the very end of a tape before it ran out)

Voiceover by Al Parker.

"Nelson Brothers Loves Me - and They Love You Too!"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, November 5th 1979.

WGN Channel 9 - "Thanksgiving Greetings" (Bumper, 1979)

Views: 4123

Here is a Thanksgiving Greetings bumper slide from WGN Channel 9.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! 8-)

Voiceover by Mr. Bozo The Clown himself - Bob Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 22nd 1979 at 6:30am.

WGN Channel 9 - "A Happy Holiday Is A Safe Holiday" (Bumper, 1979)

Views: 2150

Here's another vintage old-style WGN bumper slate featuring a happy sun and a safety message.

Voiceover by Bob Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 28th 1979 @ 6:30am!

Jimmy Carter For President (Partial Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1563

Here's a political ad for the Jimmy Carter / Walter Mondale ticket for President (unfortunately missing the first 10 seconds at the beginning)

Paid and authorized by 1976 Democratic Presidential Campaign Committee, Inc.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 27th 1976.

"Safe Cycling is Smart Cycling" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 1171

Here's a public service annoucement reminding you to follow the rules of the road and your local ordinances when riding your bike or motorcycle.

Presented as a public service by the International Assocation of Chiefs of Police.

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1977.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Quark (Opening, 1978)

Views: 1836

Here is a partial WMAQ Station ID and time, followed by the opening of "Quark".

Includes brief sponsor billboard (voiceover by Arthur Gary - cut off in the middle)

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, March 3rd 1978 at 7pm!

Crest Toothpaste - "Look Ma, No Cavities!" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1032

Here's a classic Crest toothpaste ad. Boy, did kids ever run home excitedly to their parents with their dentist "report card"? Or did this only happen in TV land?

One other thing - this commercial was 45 seconds long - was this normal back then?

Smile America. Smile.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 4th 1979.

The Great B.B. King (Record Offer, 1978)

Views: 2171

Here's a record offer for "The Great B.B. King" by Fairway Records.

Main voiceover by Wendell Craig. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978 during the 12 noon to 1pm hour.