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Kodak Film - "America's Storyteller" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 1463

Here's another commercial for Kodak film, celebrating their 100th Anniversary (1880-1980) as America's Storyteller. This one features an appearance by Hank Aaron.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 28th 1980.

WTTW Channel 11 - "'Till There Was You" (Promo, 1995)

Views: 3312

Here's a promotional "image spot" for WTTW Channel 11 created by veteran Emmy-award-winning producer Rick Kotrba. There were a number of these; this is one example - set to the tune of the Beatles version of "Till There Was You" and features images from a number of WTTW programs at the time including Barney & Friends, Image Union, Charlie Rose, and more.

The Window To The World image campaign, of which this is an example, won a local Emmy during the 1996-1997 season for ...

Regional Transportation Authority - "What a Way to Get Around" (Partial Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1584

Here's a partial commercial for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA - or is it TRTA?), spotlighting all the different ways people "get around" via public transportation (the bus) - all to a rendition of The Beach Boys' "I Get Around."

Is it a coincidence that the number of the bus at the end is "409"? :-)

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, September 29th 1977 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

Ponderosa Steakhouse - "How Do You Do What You Do?" with Blackstone & Shari Lewis (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 924

Here's a commercial for Ponderosa Steakhouse featuring Blackstone the magician as well as Shari Lewis and Lambchop.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 1st 1980.

Star Wars - Jabba The Hutt Playset (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1752

Here is a commercial for the Jabba The Hutt playset from Kenner.

This aired on local Chicago TV (via Cable) in 1983.

B-Wing Fighter By Kenner (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 2194

Here's a commercial for the B-Wing Fighter by Kenner, from the Star Wars Return of the Jedi collection.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Fall of 1984. (1983 Copyright)

L'Air du Temps Perfume with Ricky Schroder (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1283

Here's a quick commercial for the fragrance L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, featuring child actor Ricky Schroder.

Available at Carson Pirie Scott & Co.

Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, May 11th 1978.

Long John Silvers With Heather O'Rourke (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2491

Here's a commercial for Long John Slivers seafood restaurant featuring child actress Heather O'Rourke - "Push Huppies!".

"Put a smile on your taste."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 11th 1982.

Alpo With Lorne Greene (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 3684

Here's a commercial for Alpo beef flavored dinner dog food featuring Lorne Greene.

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV in early January 1979. (not Chicago, but close enough)