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WFYR 103 And A Half FM - "Quick Knock" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1270

Here's a shorter version of the animated commercial for the radio station WFYR 103 and a Half FM (103.5). It pretty much repeats the last 10 seconds of the full version.

Features Paul McCartney and Wings' "Let 'em In".

"A Station And A Half"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

WFYR 103.5 - "Chicago's Warmest Rock" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 3051

Here's another commercial for the radio station WFYR 103.5 FM.

"Chicago's Warmest Rock" (Not hot, just warm apparently)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 27th 1984.

Columbus Builders with Bob Bell (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2607

Here's a commercial for Columbus Builders, touting the benefits of their aluminum siding (namely, lower fuel costs).

Featuring Bob Bell (Bozo the Clown himself!) who was also a longtime staff announcer at WGN Channel 9.

"Just as Columbus discovered America, Columbus Builders have discovered that good workmanship and quality material, at reasonable, fair prices, will make you a happy homeowner."

This aired on local Chicago TV in May of 1981.

Oakbrook Center - "What I Want For Christmas" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1130

Here's a brief, 10-second commercial for Oakbrook Center in the Village of Oak Brook, with a fur coat-wearing lady delivering a long list to Santa of what gifts she wants for Christmas - from such brands as Bonwit Teller, Neiman Marcus, Sears, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor and Marshall Field's.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 18th 1981 during the 4:30pm to 5:30pm timeframe.

67 WMAQ Radio - "Dancing Dollars" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2644

Here's a commercial for 67 WMAQ Radio's Dancing Dollars contest, with offers of cash and prizes for station listeners, featuring the memorable "stacks of cash with legs" dancing and doing a "Rockettes" type number.

"Everyone's coming up a winner!"

This aired on local Chicago TV late Saturday, February 16th 1980.

G106 FM - "Means Music" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 2104

Here's another commercial for the radio station G106 FM. Featuring Ruth Landis, whose bio can be seen on this page; she is the daughter of actor Bernie Landis whose credits included the films "Only the Lonely" (1991, as Larry) and "While You Were Sleeping" (1995, as a doorman).

"G106 FM - Means Music"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 27th 1984.

Jewel - "Generic Brands" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 4235

Here's a commercial for Jewel Food Stores, touting the value of cheaper generic-brand foods in general, and generic-brand dairy products in particular.

I used to love going down the generic aisle in Jewel when I was a kid because it seemed like some kind of Twilight Zone episode in an Orwellian society - hey there's - "DIET COLA" - over here and look it's "CORN TORTILLA CHIPS" over there! It was neat in a weird sort of way. :-)

Voiceover by Joe Sl...

Chicago Savings & Loan - "Semi-Free TV" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1473

Here's another commercial for Chicago Savings and Loan - offering a free TV if you open an account. Their home office was at 6245 South Western Avenue.

Featuring Al Nuti.

"Federal regulation requires substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Cost of television paid by portion of initial $1,500 before interest is earned."

"We're a lot like you..."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, March 30th 1978.

Jewel Food Stores - "Holiday Party Ideas" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2209

Here's a holiday themed commercial for Jewel Food Stores.

Voiceover by Joe Slattery.

"Where people like to go for holiday party ideas."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978 during the 3:30 to 5pm timeframe.