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Illinois Lottery - "Illinois Double" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1019

Here's a commercial for the Illinois Lottery's "Illinois Double" game.

The green star guy was played by Joey Cory.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 11th 1980.

Jeno's Pizza Rolls - "America's Christmastime Finger Food" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 1603

Here's a Christmas commercial for Jeno's Pizza Rolls.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 9th 1985.

Atari - E.T. : The Extra-Terrestrial (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1639

Here's a commercial for the game that preceeded the great video game crash - E.T. : The Extra-Terrestrial for the Atari 2600.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 11th 1982.

Yule Connection (Local PSA, 1979)

Views: 2599

Here's a local PSA for Yule Connection at 728-2222. Featuring Phil Donahue. (Man, was that guys hair ever not gray?)

Presented by the Church Federation of Greater Chicago.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.

The Day After - "Sneak Preview" (Promo, 1983)

Views: 2480

Here is one more promo for the The Day After - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States.

This one shows viewers reactions to the film after seeing a special sneak preview arranged by ABC.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 17th 1983.

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

Views: 733

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.

WTTW Channel 11 - Doctor Who - "City Of Death" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 3447

Here is the opening for Dr. Who on WTTW Channel 11. This episode was "City of Death".

(Has a line in the picture during parts; this is the best possible copy available right now)

Voiceover by Marty Robinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 18th 1981.

WTTW Channel 11 - Doctor Who - "City Of Death" (Ending, 1981)

Views: 3279

Here is the ending for Dr. Who on WTTW Channel 11. This episode was "City of Death".

(Has a line in the picture during parts; this is the best possible copy available right now)

Voiceover by Marty Robinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 18th 1981.

Activision - Barnstorming (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1324

Here is a commercial for the Activision video game "Barnstorming" for the Atari 2600.

Available at:

American Sales (Calumet City)
Center Video Center - All Stores

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, May 29th 1982.