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Marx - Rock'em Sock'em Robots (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 2844

Here's a commercial for the Rock'em Sock'em Robots by Marx.

"Oh, my block is knocked off..."

The recording has some reception problems at times.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 20th 1975 from approximately 8:53am to 9:00am.

Possibly interesting sidenote: Generalissimo Francisco Franco died on the same date - Thursday, November 20th 1975. (He is, by all reports, still dead)

Tapes Of Wrath (Part 1, 1983)

Views: 4903

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.

This was produced by the Radio and Television...

Tapes Of Wrath (Part 2, 1983)

Views: 2791

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. I'm assuming that this was produced by an insider. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.
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Tapes Of Wrath (Part 3, 1983)

Views: 3001

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. I'm assuming that this was produced by an insider. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.
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Odyssey2 - "Another Bright Idea" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1804

Here's a commercial for the Odyssey2 (Odyssey 2) home video game computer system by Magnavox.

Includes a tag at the end for Polk Bros with voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 30th 1980.

Whisker Lickins - "The Cat Lovers' Cat Food!" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3044

Here's a commercial for Whisker Lickins cat food featuring their jingle.

I wonder what those cats are doing today? ;-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, October 27th 1980.

Maywood Park - "The Pace Setter" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2220

Here's a local commercial for Maywood Park - which features harness racing, located in Melrose Park, IL. This one is advertising their free ski hat giveaway on November 1st.

I wonder what that horse is doing today?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 29th 1980.

American National Bank - "Chicago" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1825

Here's a commercial for American National Bank showing some nice views of Chicago.

Look for actor Al Nuti among the people appearing in this ad.

"We're the bank for business."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 30th 1980.

WFLD Channel 32 - "Election Night Lineup" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 1977

Here's a promo for the Tuesday, November 4th 1980 (Election Day) WFLD Channel 32 evening lineup, including the M*A*S*H Hour, PM Magazine, The Trouble WIth Women, and the Benny Hill Special.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

"The People's Choice For Great Entertainment"

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 30th 1980.