Search Results

WFLD Channel 32 - Wonder Woman & Space Invaders (Promo, 1982)

Views: 2239

Here is a promo for Wonder Woman and "Into the Valley of the Space Invaders" (a rebroadcast of it which originally aired on April 26th) on WFLD Channel 32.

"It's a Robot!"

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 24th 1982.

WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News - "Bothersome Fans" (Promo, 1979)

Views: 3289

Here's a funny promo for Eyewitness News on WLS Channel 7 featuring Joel Daly, Fahey Flynn, Terry Murphy, John Drury, and a pre-fame George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) playing a talkative taxi driver. Also features a glimpse of Dr. Walt Lyons, John Coleman, Bill Frink, and Tim Weigel at the end.

"Eyewitness News - Number One and still getting stronger."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 21st 1979.

The 24 Days of Christmas - "Bolivia" with Raquel Welch (1981)

Views: 1606

Here's another installment from the recurring 24 Days of Christmas one-minute featurettes. In this edition, legendary sex symbol (and Chicago native) Raquel Welch (nee Tejada) describes the Christmas traditions of Bolivia (where her father was born), which includes celebrating the holidays with a harvest festival and, on Christmas Eve, a children's dance on the narrow streets in the villages where they sing Bolivian Christmas carols.

This ends with a sponsor billboard f...

National Clothing Fashions - "Be a Disco Star Tonight" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2144

Here's a commercial for National Clothing Fashions spotlighting the latest disco fashions, and accompanied by (what else?) disco music. (They seemed to have a thing for disco-themed outfits, given that they'd do another such ad the next year.) With an offer for a store credit card which one could get in 90 seconds. Stores at 26 West Randolph, 3138 North Randolph and 6348 South Halsted.

Voiceover by ??

WFLD Channel 32 - Sox Vs. Royals (Promo, 1982)

Views: 3104

Here's a promo for a Chicago White Sox Vs. Kansas City Royals game on WFLD Channel 32 which aired on Tuesday, June 1st 1982 at 7:30pm.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 30th 1982.

WGN Channel 9 - Cubs Vs. Phillies (Promo, 1982)

Views: 5380

Here's a promo for a baseball game played Tuesday, June 15th 1982 at 1:15pm between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies on WGN Channel 9.

Voiceover by Floyd Brown.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, June 14th 1982.

Raisins from California - "Nature's Candy" with Molly Ringwald (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2253

Here's a commercial for Raisins from California, with a young Molly Ringwald (years before her becoming part of the "Brat Pack" and her breakout starring role in "Pretty in Pink") as a babysitter tending to two young kids - and feeding them raisins while extolling its virtues as an ideal snack.

Ending voiceover by ??

Sponsored by California Raisin Advisory Board.

Trivia Note: Ms. Ringwald's birthday is February 18th - the same day as that of "Lil' ...

Nylint Steel Toys - "Built to Last" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1682

Here's a commercial for Nylint steel toys, highlighting the sturdiness of their scale model vehicles since 1946. Spotlighted are the Aerial Hook-n-Ladder fire truck (with two auxiliary ladders included) and a pickup truck which also includes scale models of various animals such as cows. Great for Christmas giving, as seen at the end.

Voiceover by ??

(C) 1982 Nylint Corp.

"Since 1946, every Nylint steel toy is made with care and pride, for you ...