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Wrigley's Orbit Sugar-Free Gum (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1936

Here's a commercial for Wrigley's Orbit Sugar-Free Gum - "For a taste that's out of this world."

"With Xylitol"

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV on Monday, November 28th 1977. (not Chicago, but close enough)

WGN Channel 9 - "Happy Halloween" (Bumper, 1979)

Views: 3331

Here's a bumper featuring a Halloween theme for WGN Channel 9. Merri Dee as the announcer also mentions that Bozo's Circus is next. Featuring the "pre-circle-9" WGN-TV logo.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 31st 1979 at 12:00 Noon.

The Greatest of Jerry Vale (Record Offer, 1979)

Views: 1533

(NOTE - this clip was originally broadcast in color but was recorded in Black & White)

Here's a record offer for The Greatest of Jerry Vale.

Main voiceover by William B. Williams. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1979.

Trap Tennis by Ideal (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 940

Here's a commercial for the Trap Tennis game by Ideal, a contraption where a ball is placed on a swivel that rotates whenever someone hits the ball - and the first to hit the ball 10 times wins.

Voiceover by Jackson Beck(?).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00pm to 1:00pm timeframe.

Beyond And Back (Trailer For TV, 1979)

Views: 1799

Here's a FuzzyMemories InstantRequest for our friend Chris (Phantom) - a theatrical movie trailer for TV for the film "Beyond and Back". Also has local showing information at the end.

Main voiceover by Brad Crandall. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 20th 1979.

The Golden Dream Of Hank Williams (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 2064

Here's a record offer for "The Golden Dream of Hank Williams" by Candlelite Music.

Main Voiceover by Fred Foy.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977 during the 4:30pm to 5:00pm half-hour.

The Magic Box With Marshall Brodien (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 5384

Here's a neat commercial for The Magic Box with Marshall Brodien (Wizzo of Bozo's Circus fame)

Only $3.98 - available at all Walgreens.

Ending Voiceover by ??

"Most magic tricks are easy, once you know the secret..."

This aired on local Milwaukee TV on Sunday, December 23rd 1979. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

Chicago Health Clubs - "HealthStar" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1750

Here's a cheesy commercial for Chicago Health Clubs (what, no racquetball in the name?) with a 70s Space feel.

Progressive Resistance is Futile! ;-)

Voiceover by the legendary Ken Nordine. (except for the last part with the Rod Serling sound-alike guy. Was that intentional?)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

Coke - "Verbose Challenge" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1611

Here's a commercial for Coca-Cola that does a bit of a spoof or parody of "The Pepsi Challenge" promotional campaign that was going on at the time.

Featuring actress Marian Mercer who was in lots of things such as the film Nine to Five and the TV show Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.

"There's more to Coke. Coke adds life..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 9th 1977.