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McDonald's - "The Official Super Bowl XII Poster" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1203

Here's a commercial for McDonald's offering the official NFL Super Bowl XII poster - for those who purchase a Quarter Pounder and medium or large Coca-Cola. Only at participating McDonald's, while supplies last.

Voiceover by Joel Cory.

"Maybe you can't go to the Super Bowl, but you can go to McDonald's and get the Official Super Bowl Poster."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 18th 1978. (Copyright McDonald's Corp. 1977)

First Federal of Chicago - "Saving Nut" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 557

Here's a commercial for First Federal of Chicago, with a woman who's a self-described "nut when it comes to saving money," explaining how she puts away money every payday and banks with First Federal because "they pay the highest interest rates."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 18th 1978.

7up - "UNdo It" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1325

Here's a commercial for 7up soda, with people gathered at a barbecue where a giant hamburger (with accompanying giant bun) has been prepared and cooked - and plenty of 7up offered.

Is it me, or does it seem like everyone in this commercial is on some kind of illegal stimulant, or just insane?

"Well done." "And undone."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 18th 1978.

True Value Hardware Stores - "Tru-Test January Paint Value Days" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 544

Here's a commercial for True Value Hardware Stores offering values on Tru-Test Paint for the month of January. Featuring E-Z Kare Latex Flat Enamel for $9.97/gallon and Sat-N-Hue Flat Interior Latex (in 44 decorator colors) for $8.97/gallon. (Custom colors higher.) In effect until January 22nd 1978 at participating True Value Hardware stores.

Voiceover by Chicago TV legend Lee Phillip.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 18th 1978.

Pontiac Grand Prix - "Like a Rich Man's Car" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1304

Here's a local-themed commercial for the Pontiac Grand Prix, with chauffeur "Roberts" (played by George Womack, who died in 1983 at age 61) driving the car in and around Chicago, and explaining how it looks and drives "like a rich man's car" but doesn't cost like one. Also featuring Dan Henrick as the car's owner. Ends with a shot of the Grand Prix going through one of the Chicago highways and the message: "See the Guys with Pontiaction, and Price Our Grand Prix - Chicagoland and Northern I...

McDonald's - "Hash Browns" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1307

Here's a commercial for McDonald's Hash Browns, spotlighting some of the customers partaking of this breakfast specialty.

"McDonald's Hash Browns may be a little funny-looking, but they sure taste great with your favorite breakfast."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 7th 1978. (Copyright McDonald's Corp. 1978)

Continental Bank - "Signs" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 735

Here's a commercial for Continental Bank, with a sign maker flanked by many signs advertising Continental's Automatic Banking Card and 24-hour Automatic Banking Center services. Features the animated mascot "Connie the Kangaroo" at the end.

"You'll never be more than a few minutes away from your money, or...my signs."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 7th 1978.

Schlitz Malt Liquor - "Seance" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1556

Here's a commercial for Schlitz Malt Liquor which takes place at a seance where a man is channeling his "Uncle Harry" and says he wants "something special out of life" - after which a sign saying "Put the Bull Where Your Beer Is" drops onto the table, and then a six-pack of Schlitz Malt Liquor materializes. Featuring an appearance by the beer's famed bull mascot who crashes into the room at the end.

"That's the spirit."

(C) 1978 Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., ...

Chicago White Sox - "Bat Day with Bobby Bonds" (Promo, 1978)

Views: 2853

Here's a Chicago White Sox promo for White Sox / Coca-Cola Bat Day on Sunday, April 9th at (the original) Comiskey Park, during the White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox matchup. Featuring Bobby Bonds (whose son, Barry Bonds, later became a home-run legend himself) with a young fan.

"If you're one of the first 15,000 kids under 14, and accompanied by a paid adult, you will get a Bobby Bonds-style Little League bat - just like this one, compliments of Coke and the White Sox."