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Salvation Army Featuring Jayne Meadows & Steve Allen (PSA, 1982)

Views: 1490

Here's a public service announcement for the Salvation Army featuring husband and wife Jayne Meadows (sister of Audrey Meadows, of The Honeymooners fame) and comedian Steve Allen.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

National Education Association - "Strong Schools" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 895

Here's a Public Service Announcement from the NEA - The National Education Assocation - about the importance of strong public schools.

Voiceover by Darth Vader himself, James Earl Jones.

"A Strong America Needs Strong Public Schools."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

Sharp Televisions - "Frat Demolition" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 598

Here's a commercial for Sharp Televisions with a college fraternity theme - likely inspired by Animal House.

"From Sharp Minds Come Sharp Products"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

WSNS Channel 44 - NHL Hockey - Blackhawks Vs. Flyers (Opening, 1978)

Views: 7098

Here's something pretty rare - the oldest TV-44 material yet found! The opening for an NHL Hockey matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers.

It starts out during a pre-show commercial break (some interference for the first couple minutes). Includes:

Roper Pilotless gas ranges (Available at Goldblatt Bros. "Home Centers") (only half of the commercial intact)

Gene Wulbert Ford - Home of the Van King - 820 West Madison Stree...

Arby's - "Twins" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1954

Here's a commercial for Arby's featuring some annoying twins.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 16th 1978.

WSNS Channel 44 - Bonanza (Promo, 1978)

Views: 2096

Here's a WSNS TV-44 promo for the next day's airing of Bonanza.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 16th 1978.

Ice Follies At Chicago Stadium (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1683

Here's a commercial for Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies show - featuring Peggy Fleming and several Sesame Street characters. The show ran November 14-26. Ice Follies merged with Holiday on Ice in 1979.

Main voiceover by Les Marshak. Ending voiceover by Linda Frost.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 16th 1978.

Zimmerman Lincoln-Mercury - "Cub Reporter" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1695

Here's a commercial for Zimmerman Lincoln-Mercury featuring their "Cub Reporter" - seems likely inspired by Long Chevrolet's Timmy to me.

Featuring Zimmy The Zales Cat!

Zimmerman Lincoln-Mercury was located at North Avenue - Route 64 - at Dunham Road in St. Charles.

I wonder where "Cub Reporter" is now - she's got to be around 43 or 44 years old. Gotta love her Jodie Foster inspired outfit.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursd...

Polyglycoat - "Space Age Technology" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 814

Here's what you've been waiting for...another Polyglycoat commercial! ;-)

Frankly, it's not quite as entertaining as the other one.

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