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WLS Channel 7 - AM Chicago - "Northbrook Court Mall" (Bumper Promo, 1981)

Views: 2205

Here's a quick bumper promo for when AM Chicago with Robb Weller was doing a show at Northbrook Court mall. The guest that day was baby doctor Dr. Lendon Smith.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, February 25th 1981 at about 2:05am.

WCIU Channel 26 - Fue Sin Querer (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 1746

Here's a promo for the WCIU Channel 26 Spanish show Fue Sin Querer.

Not sure when this aired exactly, but probably 1985.

McDonald's - "Play and Win" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2066

Here's another commercial for McDonald's promoting their Atari "Scratch & Win" cards, with dramatized examples of past winners: the Baldwin family (presumably not including Alec or Billy) with an Atari home computer center (playing video games on the TV screen); Mike Jr. teaching his dad how to use the Atari 800 home computer; and the Murray family playing and winning an Atari home video game. Must be 13 or older to play. Expires October 22nd 1982 - or as long as supplies last. Void where...

Richard J. Elrod - Democrat For Cook County Sherrif (Political Ad, 1978)

Views: 1884

Here's a political ad for Richard J. Elrod - Democratic (incumbent) candidate for Cook County Sherrif.

Paid for by Citizens to re-elect Sheriff Elrod, Albert E. Jenner Jr. Chairman.

"A great sheriff"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978 during the 12 noon to 1pm hour.

WLS Channel 7 - "Pirate Report" (1987)

Views: 6809

Here's a news segment on WLS Channel 7 regarding the infamous "Max Headroom Pirating Incident".

Featuring Floyd Kalber. (and who's the guy at the end?), Dan Roan (incorrectly spelled as Rohn by WLS), and Bob Strutzel - WGN Spokesman.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, November 23rd 1987.

Illinois Lottery - "What's Your Lucky Number?" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1021

Here's a commercial for the Illinois Lottery featuring Mary Gross (of SNL fame), George Wendt (of Cheers fame), Jobe Cerny (the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy) as the spokesperson, Lynwood Jones (the one uttering "430") and Tim Kazurinsky (of SNL and "Police Academy" movies fame).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 18th 1980.

Harold Washington for Mayor (Political Ad, 1983)

Views: 2028

Here's a political ad for Harold Washington, who went on to win the election and become Chicago's first African-American mayor.

Paid by Committee to Elect Harold Washington Mayor of Chicago.

Voiceover by ??

"We can all win."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 10th 1983.

WCIU Channel 26 - Chespirito (Promo, 1981)

Views: 2210

Here's a promo for the WCIU Channel 26 Spanish show Chespirito- Saturdays at 11am.

Funny, I don't remember the inside of a Star Destroyer looking like that in the movie.

Rest in Peace, Chespirito - Roberto Gomez Bolanos (1929-2014).

This promo aired on local Chicago TV in 1981.

WCIU Channel 26 - Su Show Favorito (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 846

Here's a promo for the WCIU Channel 26 Spanish show Su Show Favorito.

Not sure when this aired exactly, but probably 1985.