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Vet Center (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1434

Here's a commercial for the Vet Center - a place where Vietnam Veterans can come for understanding and comradery.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, March 14th 1981.

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Long Chevrolet - "Right In The Kisser" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 6158

At long last, here it is - just found! The infamous Long Chevrolet commercial where Timmy the Newsboy (A.K.A. "The Kid") gets hit in the face with a pie, presumably for being so darn annoying.

"Extra, Extra!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 16th 1980.

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WTTW Channel 11 - "Its A Wonderful Pledge" (1987)

Views: 1952

Here is a hilarious and creative parody piece combining the ethos of Pledge Breaks with the classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life".

Former WTTW staffer and Emmy-award-winning producer Rick Kotrba recalls, "It was originally produced in December 1986 for party festivities at the WTTW studios. I was the writer/creator. The technician who recorded the sound and edited the video was Harvey Moshman.

In March 1987, this abridged version was created for broadc...

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Parker Brothers - Frogger (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2377

Here's an animated commercial for the Parker Brothers video game "Frogger" for the Atari 2600 VCS.

"Parker Brothers - The Ones To Beat"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 5th 1983.

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The Alcoholism Center Featuring Ron Palillo (PSA, 1983)

Views: 2795

Here is another public service announcement from The Alcoholism Center - this one featuring Ron Palillo (TV's Arnold Horshack from "Welcome Back, Kotter") where he addresses the issue of teen drinking problems.

The Alcoholism Center
55 East Jackson - Suite 1080
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 663-0610

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, January 4th 1983. (although it was probably made much earlier, say at least 1980)

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WTBS Channel 17 - Romper Room (Promo, 1979)

Views: 4152

Here's a promo for an Atlanta version of Romper Room that local Chicagoans may have seen on early cable systems as WTBS Channel 17. Featuring Miss Sally, Do-Bee, and "Wiggley Will"(?) Weekdays at 7:30am.

"It's a Great Day!"

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

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

Views: 3182

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.

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Youngster Safety Reminders With Frazier Thomas (PSA, 1980)

Views: 2838

Here's a public service announcement featuring Frazier Thomas (speaking from the set of Family Classics) reminding parents of youngsters to be careful out there - don't talk to strangers, come directly home from school, and look out for other anti-youngster elements.

"Youngster".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, April 12th 1980.

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Magnetic Batman & Robin By Mego (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 3419

Here's a commercial for the magnetic Batman and Robin dolls by Mego.

Voiceover by Wendell Craig.

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