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

Views: 4143

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: 2170

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: 1580

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: 1192

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.

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

Views: 1045

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.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Quark (Opening, 1978)

Views: 1851

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!

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

Views: 2182

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.

It's Alive (Trailer For TV, 1977)

Views: 2520

Here's a theatrical movie trailer for TV for the film "It's Alive". Also has local showing information at the end.

Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Detroit TV on Monday, April 25th 1977.

Homemade Soup Starter - "Mrs. Parker's Appreciation" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 580

Here's a commercial for Homemade Soup Starter that takes place at "Mr. Potts' Emporium for Homemade Soup".

"Everything for homemade soup 'cept the meat."

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