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WMJC FM 95 - "The Magic Is The Music" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1637

Here's a commercial for local Detroit radio station WMJC FM 95 which features an animation of a radio melting in reverse that looks like it came out of Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer video.

This aired on local Detroit TV on Thursday, April 7th 1977 (not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

Yankee Doodle Dandy - "Birthday Parties" (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 9287

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Here's a commercial for the Yankee Doodle Dandy restaurant chain highlighting that they can host a birthday party for your child.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, July 23rd 1976.

Rubik's Cube - "Judge Smith" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 946

Here's a short commercial for the Rubik's Cube puzzle game - a big hit in 1980. In this spot, a Judge Smith is in her chambers, obsessed with trying to solve the puzzle, to the detriment of her judicial duties.

(C)1980 Ideal Toy Corp.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, August 31st 1980 at about 5:28pm.

WBBM Channel 2 - The 20th Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 10, 1978)

Views: 692

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Here's Part 10 of the Twentieth Annual Chicago Emmy Awards on WBBM Channel 2, hosted by Bob Newhart.

This part features John Drury, Joan McGrath, Elayne Goldstein, Patterson Denny, Thea Flaum, Gene Siskel, and footage of Linda Winer.

Mr. Denny and Ms. Goldstein won in the category of "Outstanding Achievements for Entertainment Programs: For a Series" [7(B)] as co-pr...

Son Of Svengoolie - "Assignment Terror" (Opening, 1982)

Views: 450

Here is the opening for Son of Sven episode number 134 featuring the film "Assignment Terror".

Directed by Joe Oher.

(video has some distortion in it)

This aired on local Chicago TV Saturday, February 6th 1982.

Illinois Lottery - "Lotto Hits Illinois" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1034

Here's a commercial for the Illinois State Lottery advertising the start of the new Lotto game on Monday, February 14th 1983.

This aired on local Chicago TV a few days before Saturday, February 12th 1983.

WFLD Metromedia 32 - Sox Vs. Angels (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3322

Here's a promo for a game between the Chicago White Sox and California Angels which took place on Tuesday, June 12th 1984.

"The Best Seat In The House"

Voiceover by The Hawk - Ken Harrelson?

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 10th 1984.

WSNS Channel 44 - "Blackhawks Promo & ID Slide" (1980)

Views: 2612

Here's a nice TV-44 Blackhawks ID slide along with a voiceover promo by Mal Wyman for the Blackhawks Vs. Penguins game on Sunday, February 10th 1980 at 3pm.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, February 5th 1980.

Dagobah Action Playset by Kenner (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1427

Here's a commercial for the Dagobah Action Playset by Kenner, from the Star Wars Empire Strikes Back collection.

Yoda action figure not included.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, September 22nd 1981.