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Grapes - The Natural Snack [Monster] (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1196

Here's a commercial for grapes, featuring a "snack monster" holding various sugar-coated foods (chocolate cakes with white frosting, ice cream cones, chocolate bars) and asking a little girl what's in grapes (no chocolate coverings, frosting, or preservatives), and finally venturing that "there's a game in here." A reference to the holiday season is mentioned at the end of this spot.

Is there an exact Alice in Wonderland reference in here that I'm not getting? Or is it...

TV Magic Cards with Marshall Brodien (Commercial, 197?)

Views: 1403

Here's a commercial for TV Magic Cards, a product created by magician Marshall Brodien (Bozo's Wizzo) who starts off showing one of his tricks, and then describing what the cards are about. This commercial was memorably parodied by Son of Svengoolie as "Real Life Magic".

Ends with notice of availability (for just $1.98) at Dominick's Finer Foods, Goldblatt's Stationery, and Walgreens (voiceover by Clif Mer...

Nylint Steel Toys - "Built to Last" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1674

Here's a commercial for Nylint steel toys, highlighting the sturdiness of their scale model vehicles since 1946. Spotlighted are the Aerial Hook-n-Ladder fire truck (with two auxiliary ladders included) and a pickup truck which also includes scale models of various animals such as cows. Great for Christmas giving, as seen at the end.

Voiceover by ??

(C) 1982 Nylint Corp.

"Since 1946, every Nylint steel toy is made with care and pride, for you ...

Raisins from California - "Nature's Candy" with Molly Ringwald (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2246

Here's a commercial for Raisins from California, with a young Molly Ringwald (years before her becoming part of the "Brat Pack" and her breakout starring role in "Pretty in Pink") as a babysitter tending to two young kids - and feeding them raisins while extolling its virtues as an ideal snack.

Ending voiceover by ??

Sponsored by California Raisin Advisory Board.

Trivia Note: Ms. Ringwald's birthday is February 18th - the same day as that of "Lil' ...

WFLD Channel 32 - Son Of Svengoolie - "Frankenstein" (Break #4, 1985)

Views: 1960

Here's Break #4 to another rare episode of Son of Svengoolie. This was number 302 where he was presenting the classic film "Frankenstein". Includes:

Sven bumper

Commercial: First Metropolitan Carpets
Commercial: Ivory Shampoo & Conditioner
Commercial: Tylenol
Commercial: Solo Detergent and Fabric Softener
WFLD Promo for Fame (ending voiceover by ??)

Sven return bumper

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sa...

WSNS Channel 44 - T.H.E. Movie - "You and Me" (Partial Promo, 1976)

Views: 777

Here's a partial promo for an upcoming airing of the 1938 George Raft / Sylvia Sidney film "You and Me," to air on another obscure TV-44 movie show, this one called T.H.E. Movie (who knows what T.H.E. stood for, if anything?), airing at 8pm. The tape cuts out just before the promo ends. Features their usual multicolored layout for movie bumper slides as prevalent at the time, with a still of Raft and the movie title and stars' names set in Helvetica Medium.

Voiceover b...

Sawyier, Duff & Waltz for Appellate Court Judge (Political Ad, 1978)

Views: 450

Here's an extended political ad for three Republican "blue ribbon" candidates for Cook County Appellate Court Judge - Calvin P. Sawyier, Brian B. Duff and Jon R. Waltz - who were running as a team, free of political influence and pledging to answer to the people. The three speak individually and together about their respective records and qualifications.

Voiceover by ??

Paid for by Committee for Better Courts.

"...An outstanding team of blue-ri...