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Lincoln Carpeting - "Elementary..." (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1655

Here's another Lincoln Carpeting commercial featuring a Sherlock Holmes theme and which has the full jingle.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 24th 1982.

Bill Jacobs Chevrolet BMW (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1949

Here's a commercial for Bill Jacobs Chevrolet BMW in Joliet, IL. And they're still open, except now they're selling Cadillacs instead of BMWs.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, February 16th 1984 during the 2:00am to 2:30am half-hour.

Old MacDonald's Farm (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3779

Here's a commercial for Old MacDonald's Farm - part of the 3 Worlds of Fun in Dundee, Illinois. (The others being Coney Island and Santa's Village)

Featuring Tommy Lasorda as Old MacDonald. (kidding)

With Merri Dee doing the voiceover.

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1977.

Chicago Cubs - "Milo Hamilton" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 3811

Here's a promo for the Chicago Cubs featuring broadcaster Milo Hamilton - the once heir-apparent to Jack Brickhouse, who was eventually replaced by Harry Caray.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 18th 1980.

WFYR 103 1/2 FM - "Blah Blah" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2563

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here's a commercial for WFYR 103 and a Half FM.

"Incredible Music. Credible Information."

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1979.

Boushelle - "Upholstery Cleaning" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 12481

Here's another commercial for Boushelle - this one for upholstery cleaning. Clean all of your orange chairs, every single orange chair in your house if you want - for a great price.

Call HUdson 3-2700!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978.

Lincoln Technical Institute (Commercial, 1987)

Views: 1934

Here is a commercial for Lincoln Technical Institute. This airing dates to June, 1987.

I believe they also had a another version of the commercial, where you got to see those schmoes' faces longer.

This was one of the more annoying commercials growing up, only because -

1) That damn phone number dialing was annoying,

and

2) It seemed to run every 10 minutes during reruns of Lost in Space or Batman when you were home...

Aarco-American Auto Insurance (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1194

Here's a commercial for Aarco-American - Auto Insurance Specialists. Counselors on all types of insurance.

ES9-4677 (wasn't that the name of a Star Wars robot?) ;-)

Voiceover by Jack Taylor.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, May 30th 1982.

WJPC 95 AM - "The Station With The Money Card" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1844

Here's a quick commercial for WJPC 95 AM starring Jayne Kennedy and Tom Joyner. Also featuring their "Money Card".

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