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Grange Dodge (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1817

Here's a commercial for Grange Dodge of 5949 South LaGrange Road in LaGrange, IL, with special deals on a window van, 1978 Sportsman Wagon, 1978 Tradesman Van, and 1978 Maxi Van.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, July 30th 1978 at a little before 4:30pm.

Harris Bank - "Free Hubert Alarm Clock" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1628

Here's a commercial (with a young red-headed girl) for Harris Bank's free offer of an alarm clock with their lion mascot Hubert, for people who put in $250 or more into their Harris bank account. Or a stuffed Hubert doll for only $4.95. Offer expires October 12th.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, September 30th 1979 at a couple minutes before 11:00pm.

WBBM Channel 2 - The Mike Douglas Show with Robert Blake (Promo, 1979)

Views: 1951

Here's a promo for the upcoming week's intinerary for The Mike Douglas Show on WBBM Channel 2, with Baretta's Robert Blake as co-host and featuring such guests as Dallas' Victoria Principal and her then-husband Christopher Skinner (they would divorce a year from this show), and Tiny Tim crooning "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?".

Main voiceover by Mike Douglas. Ending voiceover by Bob Carrington.

"I laugh at life; I mean I think the whole thing...

WGN Channel 9 - Family Classics - "Buffalo Bill" (Opening, 1983)

Views: 3420

Here's the opening of the Family Classics presentation of Buffalo Bill (1944) on WGN Channel 9. Hosted by Frazier Thomas.

Preceded by a WGN promo for Lou Grant (Sunday nights at 10:30pm) featuring Ed Asner.

The Family Classics theme song was called "Moviescope" and was a piece of library music composed by Dennis Berry. It was originally releas...

WLS Channel 7 - Delta House - "The Legacy" (Opening & Break, 1979)

Views: 1904

Here's the opening and first commercial break for the premiere episode of the very short-lived series Delta House, "The Legacy," on WLS Channel 7.

The program was a spin-off of, and produced by the very same people (and studio) as, the 1978 box-office smash "National Lampoon's Animal House," with John Vernon reprising his role as Faber College's Dean Vernon Wormer from the said movie, as well as Stephen Furst as Kent Dorfman; Bruce McGill as Daniel Simpson Day; and James...

WMAQ Channel 5 - Sword of Justice - "Port of Entry" (Opening & Break, 1979)

Views: 1842

Here's the opening and first commercial break for the next-to-last presentation of the short-lived series, Sword of Justice, on WMAQ Channel 5; this episode, "Port of Entry," was originally telecast on December 24th 1978.

The series - one of several offerings over the years from Glen A. Larson (a former member of the 1950's and '60's singing group The Four Preps) - starred Dack Rambo as Jack Cole, an avenger a la Zorro only without the mask, and co-starred Alex Courtney ...

WBBM Channel 2 - It's Worth Knowing with Mary Jane Hayes (Opening, 1980)

Views: 2675

Here's the opening moments for the discussion show It's Worth Knowing on WBBM Channel 2, hosted by Mary Jane Hayes. The subject was Chicago's long association with railroads, dating back to 1848, and the guests were freelance transportation writer Fritz Plous; Evanston, IL radio broadcaster Roy Arpan, and photographer Bill Fahrenwald - all members of the ...

Certi-Saver Stores - "Contadina Tomato Paste" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2183

Here's a commercial for the Certi-Saver chain of grocery stores featuring their mascot Cindy Saver. This one highlights a special on Contadina Tomato Paste.

Were these only in the Chicagoland area or were they all over?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 29th 1982.

Harold Washington for Mayor (Political Ad, 1983)

Views: 2019

Here's a political ad for Harold Washington, who went on to win the election and become Chicago's first African-American mayor.

Paid by Committee to Elect Harold Washington Mayor of Chicago.

Voiceover by ??

"We can all win."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 10th 1983.