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Jimmy Carter For President (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1574

Here's a primary political commercial for Jimmy Carter from before he was even the Democratic Nominee for President.

Paid for by the Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, March 15th 1976 during the 9pm to 10pm timeframe.

WTTW Channel 11 - Doctor Who -"An Unearthly Child" (Opening, 1986)

Views: 3666

Here is the opening for Dr. Who on WTTW Channel 11. This was the first (and only) time Channel 11 ever showed episodes of the First Doctor.

Marty Robinson announcing.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 11th 1986.

Taco Bell with Jim McMahon (Commercial, 1987)

Views: 1343

Here's a commercial for Taco Bell with Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears, sitting atop a police car and promoting the restaurant chain's new Steak Fajitas.

"I don't wear rubber watches..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 20th 1987 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

Venture - "One Stop Toy Stop" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1273

Here's another Christmas commercial for Venture featuring more offerings from their toy department.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 10th 1984.

The Day After (Promo, 1983)

Views: 5306

Here's a 30-second promo for the ABC Theater telemovie, The Day After, about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States, which aired on Sunday, November 20th 1983.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV Friday, November 18th 1983.

WLS Channel 7 - The Day After (Ending Credits, 1983)

Views: 1669

Here are the ending credits to The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States.

(Picture is kind of dark)

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, November 20th 1983.

WLS Channel 7 - Ripley's Believe It Or Not - "The Day After" (Ending Credits, 1983)

Views: 1408

Here are the ending credits for Ripley's Believe It Or Not, including a voiceover promo for the upcoming ABC Theater telemovie, The Day After, about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States, which was coming up next.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, November 20th 1983 @ about 5 minutes to 7pm.

Eddie Schwartz Interviews Jerry G. Bishop & Rich Koz (Part 4, 1982)

Views: 1358

Here's something pretty rare - you get your Jerry G. and Koz fix all in one. (Not to mention a tribute to recently passed "Chicago Ed" Eddie Schwartz). This is Part 4 (the last part) of a radio interview Eddie did with Jerry G. Bishop (in studio) where they call up Rich Koz at home.

This part also features veteran WGN-TV newsman, Jack Taylor.

Sorry for the variable and at times muffled audio quality - I did not mix this or attempt to fix it up much. If any aud...

Ellen McCormack For President (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 899

Here's a political ad for Ellen McCormack who ran for president as a Democrat in 1976 primarily on an anti-abortion platform.

Paid for by Pro Life Action Committee - Box 62 Bellmore, NY 11710.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, March 15th 1976 during the 9pm to 10pm timeframe.