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CBS Network Christmas Specials (Promo, 1978)

Views: 1271

Here are some promos for specials on CBS - Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer, Bing Crosby - The Christmas Years, and Johnny Cash Christmas Show.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1978.

The 24 Days of Christmas - "Nigeria" with Nipsey Russell (1981)

Views: 727

When you think of Christmas, you naturally think of Nipsey Russell - and here he shares a heartwarming story of Christmas in Nigeria. Part of "The 24 Days of Christmas", sponsored by Marshall Field's.

Ending voiceover by Jack Taylor.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 20th 1981.

McDade's - The Catalog House - "Trays & Luggage" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 948

I'm sure a lot of people from a certain age in the Chicagoland area (did they have stores in other cities?) will remember these commercials for McDade's - The Catalog House - and their familiar jingle.

Featuring soap star Jed Allen, although his voice may have been dubbed in all of these.

Hurry - Sale ends December 17, 1980! :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

Merry Christmas From Mattel - "The Barbie Dream House" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2470

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for the Barbie Dream House by Mattel. Features a jingle based on the song "Georgy Girl".

Is that Missy Gold?

"SuperStar Ken Doll sold seperately"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 25th 1982. (Copyright 1979 - or is it 1978?)

Mr. Coffee with Joe DiMaggio - "The Delicious Way to Say Merry Christmas" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1528

Here's a Christmas themed version of one of the classic Mr. Coffee commercials featuring baseball hall-of-famer Joe DiMaggio.

They didn't call him Joltin' Joe for nothin' ya know...

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 23rd 1977 during the 7:00pm to 8:00pm timeframe.

Christmas Special Bumper Roundup (1982)

Views: 1818

Here's a roundup of a number of bumpers and sponsorship messages for some Christmas specials that aired in 1982. Includes:

Twas the Night Before Christmas - aired on Saturday, 12/18/82.
The Smurfs Christmas Special - aired on Monday, 12/13/82.
Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales - aired on Monday, 12/6/82.
Frosty's Winter Wonderland - aired on Wednesday, 12/1/82.
Christmas Comes to Pacland - aired on Thursday, 12/16/82.
The Bear Who Slept Thr...

Reynolds Wrap - "We Got You Fruitcake!" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 726

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil.

"The Best Wrap Around."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980 during the 8pm to 10pm timeframe.

Lowenbrau - "Here's to a Good Christmas" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 3562

Here is a holiday-themed commercial for Lowenbrau beer.

"Here's to good friends, tonight is kind of special..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1979.

Toys "R" Us (Christmas Commercial #2, 1984)

Views: 2054

Here's another Christmas themed "I Don't Wanna Grow Up.." Toys "R" Us commercial featuring Geoffrey the Girafee and the Talking Viewmaster with Michael Jackson "Thriller" cartridge, View Master Show Beam Projector, and the View Master Cabbage Patch Kid 3D Viewer set with cartridges.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 11th 1984.