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Muscular Dystrophy Fund Drive (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1825

Here's a commercial for the Muscular Dystrophy Fund Drive - with contributions determined by sales of Budweiser and Natural Light beers in the month of August. All proceeds benefited the MDA.

Featuring Jerry Lewis, Ed McMahon and Norm Crosby.

This aired on local Chicago TV in mid-August 1981.

WTTW Channel 11 - Movie Eleven - "Swept Away" (Intermission Excerpt, 1980)

Views: 1914

Here's an Intermission slide during the Movie Eleven presentation of "Swept Away" on WTTW Channel 11. ("commercial" break was cut, unfortunately)

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, May 9th 1980 @ 10:30pm.

WFLD Channel 32 - Afternoon Fun - The Flintstones (Partial Bumper, 1982?)

Views: 1962

Here is a partial bumper for the Afternoon Fun presentation of The Flintstones on WFLD Channel 32. Too bad they cut out the commercials.

Voiceover by Dr. Don.

This likely aired on local Chicago TV sometime in 1982.

WTTW Channel 11 - End Of Film & Pledge Break Excerpt (1980)

Views: 1849

Here is the ending of the film Nosferatu followed by an excerpt of a pledge break on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring announcer/actress Nancy Sellers and actress Billie Bremer.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, August 16th 1980 @ around 1:30pm.

The Apple Bra (Commercial, 1980?)

Views: 1217

Here's a mostly complete commercial for The Apple Bra. Who's the spokeslady? She looks kind of familiar...

(beginning cut-off slightly and accidental overdub by the station from the program that this aired during - The Dick Van Dyke Show)

Available at Walgreens and Ribordy Drugs.

Why was Steve Jobs wasting his time with Ipods - he should have become a ladies bra salesman. That's where the real money is. How'dya like them apples?

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WLS Channel 7 - It's Not Easy Bein' Me (Technical Difficulties Moment & Ending, 1982)

Views: 2415

Here is the ending for the Rodney Dangerfield special - "It's Not Easy Bein' Me" as aired on WLS Channel 7. At about 15 seconds in, the picture changes to what looks like a paused open for the WLS news for that night. (Kinda looks like Nite-Owl graphics)

During the ending credits you also get to here a preview for the 10pm Eyewitness News with voiceover by Mary Ann Childers. Top story being the Pope's message to Chicago and his trip being marred by a knife-wielding assailant...

WFLD Channel 32 - CNN Headline News (Part 2, 1982)

Views: 2305

Here's Part 2 of CNN Headline News on WFLD Channel 32, shown overnights, which replaced the vastly superior Nite-Owl.

Featuring CNN anchors Sasha Foo and Bud Elliott. Stories Include:

- Outgoing Prime Minister of Ireland predicts new governments' failure.

- New Japanese Prime Minister takes office.

- Secretary of State Shultz meets with South African leader.

- Soviets say Reagan's MX Missle plan violates arms-control ...

WFLD Channel 32 - CNN Headline News (Part 3, 1982)

Views: 1618

Here's Part 3 of CNN Headline News on WFLD Channel 32, shown overnights, which replaced the vastly superior Nite-Owl. (incomplete - gets cut off when tape ends)

Featuring CNN anchors Sasha Foo and Bud Elliott. Stories Include:

- Recap of previous headlines.

- Johnny Cash performs marriage of daughter.

- Princess Diana says her new baby William is a blonde, not a redhead.

- Sports (cut-off)

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Purina Cat Chow - "Calendar Cats" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3788

Here's a commercial for Purina Cat Chow - featuring the 1979 Purina Cat Chow Cats and a jingle sung to the tune of "Calendar Girl" by Neil Sedaka. (Note: It's NOT actually him singing, but an excellent sound-alike!)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 28th 1978.