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Old MacDonald's Farm (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3771

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.

Venture - "One Stop Toy Stop" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1264

Here's another Christmas commercial for Venture featuring more offerings from their toy department.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 10th 1984.

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

Views: 2559

(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.

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

Views: 3807

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.

Boushelle - "Upholstery Cleaning" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 12475

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: 1932

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: 1187

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: 1838

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.

42nd Street At The Civic Opera House (Commercial #2, 1983)

Views: 964

Here's another commercial for the musical "42nd Street" at the Civic Opera House - this one featuring an endorsement from Bob Hope.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.