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The Chicago Historical Society - "The Great Chicago Fire" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2709

Here's a commercial for The Chicago Historical Society (now the Chicago History Museum) highlighting their Great Chicago Fire exhibit.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 8th 1979.

Big E Food Stores (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1577

Here's a commercial for Big E Food Stores (or Big E Supermarkets?) - apparently a local Indianapolis-area "no-frills" grocery store along the lines of an Aldi's.

"Crazy Buy!"

This aired on local Indianapolis TV Wednesday, August 1st 1979 during the 6:00pm to 7:00pm timeframe.

WCLR 102 FM - "Listen" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1275

Here's an animated commercial for WCLR 102 FM - it's the full version of a commercial seen previously, in the break following this segment.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 14th 1979.

Chicago Health & Racquetball Club (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 906

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

Here's a commercial for the Chicago Health and Racquetball Club - join now at '78 rates!

Progressive Resistance Exercises!

Short voiceover by Ron Beattie at end. (not sure who the other announcer is)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 17th 1979.

The Disco Body Shaper (Commercial Offer, 1978)

Views: 8605

Here's a commercial for - if I didn't see it with my own eyes I would have thought it was a joke - the Disco Body Shaper. America's Newest Fitness Sensation!

Main voiceover by Bill Silver (same guy who did the Ginsu knives ads)

This aired on local Detroit TV on Tuesday, May 9th 1978. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - "Read The Instructions" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 1941

Here's a Public Service Annoucement from the Underwriters Laboratories (U.L. - An Independent Laboratory Testing For Public Safety) about the importance of reading the operating instructions of any product you buy.

FuzzyMemories FunFact: UL is based in Northbrook, IL.

"Boy Tried To Use Mower After Swim; Is Dead"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.

Burny Bros. Bakery (Commercial, 1973)

Views: 4604

Here's a commercial for Burny Brothers Bakery, a long-defunct local Chicago bakery.

Voiceover by Herb Graham (used to be staff announcer on WAIT and has appeared in the radio drama "Unshackled" for many years) - info courtesy Stan Adams.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, November 3rd 1973 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

U.S.D.A. - "Sal & Arnie At The Germs Convention" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 2029

Here's a public service announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture featuring a kid recounting his story of "Sal and Arnie" attending the Germs Convention on a turkey before getting zapped in the oven. "See what I mean?" Uh, no...not really.

Write to:

"Food Safety"
Washington, D.C.
20250

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977.

Amlings Flowerland - "The Joy of Christmas" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 909

Here's a commercial for Amlings Flowerland, with specials on Christmas flowers and decorations including specially (and tastefully) prepared poinsettias. Also comes with an offer to visit Santa and Amling's "Christmas Village" in Melrose Park.

Voiceover by ??

"Home of every bloomin' thing."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 20th 1979.