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McDonald's - "Atari Game Promotion" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3186

Here is a commercial for McDonalds featuring their Atari Game promotion.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, between 12 and 1am, on September 18th, 1982.

The Christian Children's Fund - "The Appleby's Christmas" (Incomplete) (1979)

Views: 514

Here is an (unfortunately, incomplete) charity solicitation from The Christian Children's Fund called "The Appleby's Christmas", asking you to donate to help needy children.

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

Parker Brothers - Frogger (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2368

Here's an animated commercial for the Parker Brothers video game "Frogger" for the Atari 2600 VCS.

"Parker Brothers - The Ones To Beat"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 5th 1983.

WTTW Channel 11 - The Doctor Becomes A Prisoner (Promo, 1991)

Views: 2550

Here's a promo for the change from Doctor Who to The Prisoner on WTTW Channel 11.

The end of an era. Still, it got me into watching The Prisoner.

Voiceover by Marty Robinson.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, August 26th 1991.

Tapes Of Wrath (Part 1, 1983)

Views: 4897

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.

This was produced by the Radio and Television...

Activision For Intellivision (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2316

Here's a commercial promoting the new Activision games for Intellivision - Stampede and Pitfall!

Features Kevin Seal - an early MTV VJ - as one of the clerks behind the counter.

"We Put You In The Game."

Available at:

Video Variety
Video Dynamics
Peaches Records

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

WCIU Channel 26 - ¡Ayuda! (Promo, 1985)

Views: 899

Here is a promo for a Spanish program called ¡Ayuda! which aired on WCIU Channel 26.

Need a translation for this - all I can make out is that the program aired on eggs at 7:30. ;-)

Tape says "Date Recorded: 3/20/85"

WLUP - The Loop FM 98 - "Rock On Chicago" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 4198

Here's another cool commercial for WLUP - The Loop - FM 98 (97.9).

Features that original hot siren Loop chick - Lorelei.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, April 21st 1981 at a little before 11:00pm.

WGN Channel 9 - "RTA Study" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 8007

Here is an Editorial on WGN Channel 9 given by then corporate vice-president, Orion Samuelson.

The topic is about a study done by the RTA to identify which parts of the suburbs most need new public transportation routes.

Voiceover by Len Johnson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on early Saturday, September 20th 1980.