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WFLD Channel 32 - Make Me Laugh! (Bumper, 1979)
Views: 4035
Here's another rare WFLD "zooming" bumper for the game show "Make Me Laugh!" (hilariously parodied by Rich Koz here)
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 9th 1979.
Doorways to Horror by Pressman (Commercial, 1986)
Views: 907
Here's a commercial for the video cassette game Doorways to Horror by Pressman, with the Werewolf explaining how you can play at home with famous Hollywood film monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, etc.). Also features a small blurb for Doorways to Adventure at the end.
"It's the VCR game you can really sink your teeth into."
This aired on local Chicago TV Wednesday, December 10th 1986 during the 11:30pm to 12 midnight timeframe.
Olympia Dodge - "Space-Age Technology" (Commercial, 1981)
Views: 1423
Here's a commercial for Olympia Dodge with Bill Frank talking about their "Star Warranteed" program. Olympia Dodge locations were Route 30 and Western in Chicago Heights, 5549 Mannheim in La Grange, and Mannheim and Oakton in Des Plaines.
"As close to new as space-age technology will allow."
This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, June 29th 1981 @ about 3:00am!
Columbus Builders with Bob Bell (Commercial, 1981)
Views: 2615
Here's a commercial for Columbus Builders, touting the benefits of their aluminum siding (namely, lower fuel costs).
Featuring Bob Bell (Bozo the Clown himself!) who was also a longtime staff announcer at WGN Channel 9.
"Just as Columbus discovered America, Columbus Builders have discovered that good workmanship and quality material, at reasonable, fair prices, will make you a happy homeowner."
This aired on local Chicago TV in May of 1981.
Tang - "Susie Needs Vitamin C" (Commercial, 1978)
Views: 729
Here's a classic Tang orange breakfast drink commercial featuring Florence Henderson, of The Brady Bunch fame.
(C)1978 - General Foods Corporation.
"Do something good for your family."
This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 5th 1978.
Chapstick - "Dr. Chapstick" with Julius Erving (Commercial, 1981)
Views: 1451
Here's a commercial for Chapstick with basketball legend Dr. J - Julius Erving - Dr. Chapstick.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, February 1st 1981.
Boys' Clubs Of America With O.J. Simpson (Commercial, 1980)
Views: 1943
Here's a commercial for the Boys' Clubs of America featuring O.J. Simpson.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, August 1st 1980.
Ponderosa Steakhouse With Phyllis Diller (Commercial, 1980)
Views: 3446
Here's a commercial for Ponderosa Steakhouse featuring Phyllis Diller.
"How Do You Do What You Do?"
This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, July 27th 1980.
Tang - "A Good Breakfast" (Commercial, 1980)
Views: 1105
Here's a commercial for Tang featuring Florence Henderson.
I can't believe people used to drink this as opposed to, I don't know - real Orange Juice?
"A good breakfast gives them a better chance."
This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, April 1st 1980.