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Jobs In Chicago With Don Ferris (1959)

Views: 1408

Looking for a job? Let Mr. Don Ferris help you, circa 1959. Make sure you wear your pressed white shirt and gray slacks when you show up for the interview. :-)

Illinois Department of Labor presents "Jobs In Chicago", with Don Ferris speaking for the Illinois State Employment Service. It aired on WTTW Channel 11. This was one of the first if not the first TV job for Don Ferris. (He was of course a long-time voiceover announcer at both WTTW and WSNS) Includes:

WBBM Channel 2 - Roger Field: Health & Science Editor (Promo, 1979)

Views: 1478

Here's a promo for the Health and Science reports of Roger Field on WBBM Channel 2 News.

"Nobody Does It Better!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

Marriott's Great America - "It's A Great Day" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2950

Here's another commercial for Marriott's Great America.

Featuring a promotion of their Rock 'N Roll Weekend with Wolfman Jack and Dion - Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th 1979.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

Food & Drug Administration - "Old Mother Hubbard" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 857

Here's an animated public service announcement from the Food & Drug Administration imploring you to throw out your old and expired medications as well as not to use medications which were not prescribed to you.

(In the first couple seconds the picture blacks out for a moment)

Food and Drug Administration
Public Health Service
Dept. of Health and Human Services

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

Salvation Army Featuring Jayne Meadows & Steve Allen (PSA, 1982)

Views: 1490

Here's a public service announcement for the Salvation Army featuring husband and wife Jayne Meadows (sister of Audrey Meadows, of The Honeymooners fame) and comedian Steve Allen.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

National Education Association - "Strong Schools" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 895

Here's a Public Service Announcement from the NEA - The National Education Assocation - about the importance of strong public schools.

Voiceover by Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones.

"A Strong America Needs Strong Public Schools."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

Sharp Televisions - "Frat Demolition" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 598

Here's a commercial for Sharp Televisions with a college fraternity theme - likely inspired by Animal House.

"From Sharp Minds Come Sharp Products"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

WSNS Channel 44 - NHL Hockey - Blackhawks Vs. Flyers (Opening, 1978)

Views: 7098

Here's something pretty rare - the oldest TV-44 material yet found! The opening for an NHL Hockey matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers.

It starts out during a pre-show commercial break (some interference for the first couple minutes). Includes:

Roper Pilotless gas ranges (Available at Goldblatt Bros. "Home Centers") (only half of the commercial intact)

Gene Wulbert Ford - Home of the Van King - 820 West Madison Stree...

Arby's - "Twins" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1954

Here's a commercial for Arby's featuring some annoying twins.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 16th 1978.