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Field Communications (ID, 1979)

Views: 2570

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

Here is a vintage Field Communications ID from before they came out with their animated one. Note the weird electronic music. Sorry it's not in color, but this is the best we have so far.

"This is Field Communications, In Chicago." (Not sure who the announcer is)

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1979.

WOR Channel 9 - "Color Trails" (Station ID, 1979)

Views: 3172

Ok, it's not THAT Channel 9, but thought it looked cool anyway - these people must have had an early cable system here that picked this up. It's an animated station ID for WOR Channel 9 in New York.

This aired on Chicago TV (via Cable) likely in October of 1979.

Burger King - "The Best Darn French Fries" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1889

Here's a commercial for Burger King where they are touting their french fries as the best, in song.

"Burger King and I - They Did It!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 14th 1979. (1978 Copyright)

Roger Whittaker - "All My Best" (Record Offer #2, 1979)

Views: 2251

Here's a shorter version of the record offer for "All My Best" of Roger Whittaker from TeeVee Records, Inc. (the longer full version is here)

This aired on Chicago TV (via Cable) likely in October of 1979.

WSNS Channel 44 - "Psychedelic Station ID" (1975)

Views: 1369

Here's a computer animated station ID for WSNS Channel 44, with the colors consisting of full color bars, accompanied by computer-synthesized music.

Anyone know where the music originates from? Kraftwerk?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 17th 1975 at about 7:44pm.

Viro-Med (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1154

Here's a commercial for a forgotten over-the-counter medicine called Viro-Med (Viromed). "For symptomatic relief of virus flu miseries".

Remember, "Virus Flu" can be almost as deadly as the Flu Virus.

"You feel sicker..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, February 22nd 1978.

Neediest Families Christmas Fund (Local PSA, 1978)

Views: 1515

Here's a quick local public service announcement for the Neediest Families Christmas Fund.

Voiceover by Bob Carrington.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

WBBM Channel 2 - "Nobody Does It Better" (Bumper Promo, 1978)

Views: 2585

Here's a quick bumper promo for WBBM Channel 2's "Nobody Does It Better" news campaign.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

Subaru Dealers (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1841

Here's a commercial for your local Subaru dealers - Ron Westphal's Quality Motor Sales in Aurora, Scala/O'Brien in Chicago, Crestwood Imports, and Europa Motors in McHenry.

Ending voiceover by Jerry Harper.

(The one with the 'Brat')

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 20th 1979.