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Trak Auto with Schneider (Commercial, 1987)

Views: 1488

Here's a commercial for Trak Auto, with Pat Harrington in character as "Dwayne Schneider" from the TV series One Day at a Time, extolling the virtues of their service and prices.

"If you need it, Trak's got it."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 20th 1987 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

Maywood Park - "The Pace Setter" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2207

Here's a local commercial for Maywood Park - which features harness racing, located in Melrose Park, IL. This one is advertising their free ski hat giveaway on November 1st.

I wonder what that horse is doing today?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 29th 1980.

Lincoln Carpeting - "Can You Swing A Shag?" (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 3707

Quality isn't the greatest, but here's the oldest Lincoln Carpeting commercial yet found. Check out that stash on Al Parker!

Call NA-2900 for Chicago's Largest Shop-At-Home Service!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 20th 1975.

WCLR 102 FM - "Listen" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1275

Here's an animated commercial for WCLR 102 FM - it's the full version of a commercial seen previously, in the break following this segment.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 14th 1979.

Lincoln Carpeting - "Huckster" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1641

Here's another commercial for Lincoln Carpeting, this one featuring a "huckster" salesman type character.

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

WBBM Channel 2 - TV 2 News at 6pm (Part 3, 1974)

Views: 1658

Here's Part 3 of a complete edition of the TV 2 News at 6pm on WBBM Channel 2 with anchor Bob Wallace. Also featuring John Coughlin. Includes:

Bob reports on at least two weather-related deaths in the Chicago area, including 37-year-old John Reid (sp?) who lost control of his car from the slippery roads and crashed into a tree, suffering fatal injuries; and 50-year-old Nathaniel Stephenson (sp?), from overexposure in a snow bank on the South Side

This le...

Victory Auto Wreckers (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 4683

Here's another Victory Auto Wreckers commercial variation.

Featuring Jim Ostrander and Jose "Louie" Arroyo.

Voiceover by Carl Greyson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 21st 1981.

Q 101 FM Radio (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1706

Here is a commercial for Q-101 FM radio in Chicago.

"They don't play The Dead Boys, The Flesh Eaters, The Germs, or Let's Lynch the Landlord."

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in April of 1982.

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

Views: 1648

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.