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WGN Channel 9 - Sunday Matinee - "Sherlock Holmes and the Pearl of Death" (Opening, 1979)

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Here's the opening for the Sunday Matinee presentation of the 1944 Sherlock Holmes film "The Pearl of Death" (title listed on bumper slide as "Sherlock Holmes and the Pearl of Death") on WGN Channel 9. Includes:

WGN "A Happy Holiday Is a Safe Holiday" ID bumper slide with 1960s "Television 9" logo (voiceover by Clif Mercer)

Sunday Matinee opening with filmstrip and movie camera graphics, duly backed by instrumental version of The Young Rascals' "Gr...

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Star Wars Patrol Dewback by Kenner (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2002

Here's a commercial for the Star Wars Patrol Dewback action figure by Kenner. Can be used with Storm Trooper action figure. Also seen are the R2-D2 and C-3PO action figures. Each sold separately.

This ad aired only a few months prior to the release of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (reclassified as Episode 5 in the saga after the release of the "prequels"). It is also notable for an early appearance by a young Ricky Schroeder (in the yellow shirt) - a few ...

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WGN Channel 9 - The Groovie Goolies and Friends (Opening & Break, 1980)

Views: 4613

Here's the opening for The Groovie Goolies and Friends on WGN Channel 9, followed by a commercial break. Includes:

WGN "Last Farewell" animated station ID (voiceover and time check by Bob Bell)

Opening of The Groovie Goolies and Friends (the main show was originally run as part of Sabrina and the Groovie Goolies, which aired on the CBS Network from 1970 to 1971, and then aired on its own from 1971 to 1972); this umbrella also includes Las...

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Wickes Furniture - January Bonus Sale - "Dreams Don't Have to Wait" (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 1917

Here's a commercial for Wickes Furniture promoting their January bonus sale on one-of-a-kind items in such styles as Mediterranean, contemporary, and Early American.

In Willowbrook, Harvey, Itasca and Wheeling.

Voiceover (possibly) by Lynn Hauldren (years before he became the Empire Carpet spokesperson).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 12th 1974 at 6:29pm.

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St. Joseph Cough Syrup for Children - "It Helps Put the Cough to Sleep" (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 653

Here's a commercial for St. Joseph Cough Syrup for Children (with cherry taste), telling the story of a Mrs. Moore whose son had a bad cough and took St. Joseph before going to sleep; as the voiceover mentions, St. Joseph "has the best non-narcotic cough suppressant in a formula effective for children."

"Use only as directed."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 12th 1974.

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Wrigley's Spearmint Gum - "Carry the Big Fresh Flavor" (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 3620

Here's one of the more memorable (and oft-parodied) commercial campaigns for Wrigley's Spearmint Gum. This takes place in and around an airport, with flight crew and passengers carrying large Wrigley's Spearmint Gum boxes. Notice at the start, jet planes displaying the Piedmont Airlines brand (this Piedmont was in existence from 1948 to 1989, and subsequently absorbed by USAir; today's Piedmont was instituted in 1993).

"Carry the big fresh flavor, wherever you go, whatever...

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Dristan Decongestant Tablets - "Your Sinuses Explained" (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 616

Here's a commercial for Dristan decongestant tablets, using a sink drain as a means of explaining people's sinuses ("When closed, it blocks; but when opened, it drains").

"Take only as needed. Use only as directed."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 12th 1974 before 6:30pm.

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WLS Channel 7 - Editorial Reply (1982)

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Here's a reply to a WLS Channel 7 Editorial by Tom Stabnicki of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), speaking out against the new Youth Services Bureau agency within the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, explaining that such programs in other areas have been plagued with numerous problems in the past, plus the issue of child welfare worker jobs lost due to budget cuts.

Opening voiceover by Al Parker.

This a...

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WLS Channel 7 - The 3:00 Movie - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" (Commercial Break, 1982)

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Here's a commercial break from The 3:00 Movie presentation of "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" (1971) on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

The 3:00 Movie animated bumper (with section of bridge from "Skippin' " by Ramsey Lewis)

Commercial: McDonald's "Play and Win" promotion for the Atari "Scratch & Win" cards - expires October 22nd 1982 (or as long as supplies last)

Commercial: American Business Institute Chicago - featuring personnel ...