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Richard J. Daley For Mayor - "Good For Chicago" (Political Ad, 1975)

Views: 2299

Here's something really cool - an original political ad for the re-election of Richard J. Daley held on Tuesday, February 25th 1975.

Boy, after recently reading "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago" by Mike Royko, I don't know if you could say he was all that good for Chicago. But it certainly was a political dynasty the likes of which we will never see aga- oops, never mind.

Paid for by The All-Chicago Citizens Committee to Re-elect Richard J. Daley, Mayor.
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WJPC 95 AM - "The Station All Your Friends Are Listening To" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1034

Here's a commercial for WJPC 95 AM, with celebrity endorsements from Michael Jackson (wearing a London police constable's hat and sporting his first nose job as would be seen on his breakthrough album Off the Wall) and his pet parrot named Ricky, Muhammad Ali, Redd Foxx (with Tom Joyner holding the microphone - and being KO'd by him), the Commodores, Soul Train host Don Cornelius, and Slappy White. Also seen with Joyner at the end are fellow WJPC air personalities Jo Jo Bell Wi...

WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Breakdancing & Belafonte" (Part 4, 1984)

Views: 2925

Here's Part 4, the last part, 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 "Break Motion" breakdancing group.

Commercial: Thorn Apple Valley hot dogs

Commercial: Pay Day from the Illinois State Lottery - "Play it Now"
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The Record Vacuum By Ronco (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 5374

Here's a commercial for another fine Ronco product for the holidays - The Record Vacuum. They really do make great Christmas gifts - buy 2, or 3, or even 87. Available at:

Walgreens
Woolco
Woolworth
Osco Drug
Family Drug Center
Ace Hardware
Good Neighbor Pharmacy
and "Authorized" Ronco Dealers

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton.

This is an updated, longer version with a new box and new design of the un...

Mayor Jane Byrne - "This City Is Back" (Political Ad, 1983)

Views: 1915

Here's a political ad for Mayor Jane Byrne touting her success in balancing Chicago's budget, hiring more police and firemen, and instituting property tax cuts - in contrast with budget deficits facing New York City, Washington, DC and other major cities. (Alas, all these accomplishments wouldn't be enough to save her job, as before the year was out the Windy City had its first African-American mayor, Harold Washington.)

Voiceover by Alan Bleviss.

Paid for by th...

WSNS Channel 44 - Yancy Derringer & International Detective (Promos, 1974)

Views: 912

Here's another example of vintage TV-44 from 1974 - a slides-only set of promos for Yancy Derringer (a 1958-59 Western starring Jock Mahoney, airing Saturdays at 5pm) and International Detective (a 1959-61 British-made crime drama series starring Art Fleming [yes, the Art Fleming of 1964-75 Jeopardy! fame], airing Sundays at 2:30pm) on WSNS Channel 44.

Voiceover by Harvey Radis.

"The Crimefighter...Channel 44!"

WMAQ Channel 5 - Editorial 5 - "ERA for Illinois" (1976)

Views: 884

Here's an Editorial on WMAQ Channel 5 given by Dillon Smith, Editorial Director, on the topic of the E.R.A. (Equal Rights Amendment) and the work being done to ratify it in Illinois. (preceded by a WMAQ-TV station ID slide)

Editorial Voiceovers by Henry Cooke. (thanks to Deb Segal for finally id'ing this other mystery announcer)

Also includes a slide-only bumper commercial for the John G. Shedd Aquarium (hey, is that Dory?) (voiceover by Lorry Young)

Totten for Lieutenant Governor (Political Ad, 1982)

Views: 856

Here's a political ad from Illinois State Senator Donald L. Totten who is touting his run for Lieutenant Governor in the run-up to the March 16th Republican primary. He describes his time working as the Illinois campaign manager for Ronald Reagan's 1980 Presidential run, how he enacted the same kind of reforms that Reagan had as governor of California - and how he intends to do so in the Lieutenant Governor's office.

Paid for by Totten Campaign Committee.

Voiceo...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Addams Family - #2 (Break #1, 1971)

Views: 1653

Here's the full Commercial Break #1 (in black and white) from a different episode of The Addams Family on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

Charms Big lollipops (better quality than previously posted)

McDonald's - "A Trip To McDonald's Land" (1970 Copyright)

Shamrock Shakes from McDonald's - Just For The Fun Of It! (I think it's a 1971 copyright) (with Shamrock Shake slate and voiceover - who's the announcer?) (actor sounds like the voice of the guy tha...