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American Dental Association - "Colonial Times" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 1286

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one compares dental care in colonial times with the more modern focus on prevention.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "Pillow Of Death" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 2687

Here's a rare old promo for Son of Svengoolie episode number 50 - The First Anniversary Show! - showing the movie, "Pillow of Death". (Poke her with the SOFT CUSHIONS!) This episode aired on Saturday, June 21st 1980 at 8pm. Features a clip from Sven's most famous bit - "Mr. Robber's Neighborhood".

This promo aired on local Chicago TV Friday, June 20th 1980.

Sew Easy (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2211

Here's a commercial for the toy sewing machine Sew Easy - by Hasbro for their Romper Room division.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980.

Inchworm (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1547

Here's a commercial for Inchworm from Hasbro Preschool.

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, November 18th 1983.

FYI - "Good News After Turning 40" (1983)

Views: 1926

Here is another of the daytime interstitial features that ABC ran during the early eighties between Daytime Soaps - FYI - For Your Information - hosted by Mr. Barney Miller himself, Hal Linden.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 18th 1983.

Tri-City Heating (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1722

Here's a commercial for Tri-City Heating.

Voiceover by the 1st Metropolitan Builders guy! (Anyone know his name?)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 23rd 1980.

Pest-Free (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1536

Here's a commercial for Pest-Free by Pest-Away - the ultrasonic insect and rodent repellent device that will get rid of roaches, mosquitos, raccoons (?) and many other household pests.

Pest-Free does NOT affect Humans, Pets, Plants, or Electronic Devices.

Here's another version of the Pest-Free commercial, and though it aired in 1981 seems older than this one.

This commercial...

The Day After (Promo, 1983)

Views: 5311

Here's a 30-second promo for the ABC Theater telemovie, The Day After, about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States, which aired on Sunday, November 20th 1983.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV Friday, November 18th 1983.

The Day After (Bumper Promo, 1983)

Views: 1813

Here's a quick bumper promo for the ABC Theater telemovie, The Day After, about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States, which aired on Sunday, November 20th 1983.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV Friday, November 18th 1983.