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National Fire Protection Association - "Have 2 Ways Out" (PSA, 1988)

Views: 1340

Here's another Public Service Announcement from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) featuring Dick Van Dyke - one of the "Learn Not To Burn" series. In this one, Dick shows us how a gopher has two ways out and that we should too.

This aired on local Chicago TV around February 1988.

American Medical Association - "Great Time for a Drink!" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 700

American Medical Association - "Great Time for a Drink!" Public Service Announcement from 1982.

American Dental Association - "The Modified Scrub" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1685

Here is an animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. Features a professor character teaching you proper brushing technique, which he calls "The Modified Scrub".

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 3rd 1979.

Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (PSA, 1978)

Views: 571

Here's a brief public service announcement for Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, urging men to "be a big brother" to any of the thousands of Chicago area children without fathers in the home.

Voiceover by Ed Grennan.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, April 30th 1978.

"Safe Cycling is Smart Cycling" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 1165

Here's a public service annoucement reminding you to follow the rules of the road and your local ordinances when riding your bike or motorcycle.

Presented as a public service by the International Assocation of Chiefs of Police.

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1977.

American Dental Association - "Periodontal Disease" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2012

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. Features a witch cooking up a potion to fight Periodontal Disease, as well as a talking frog with easier methods.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, October 22nd 1979.

Voice of Democracy Contest (PSA, 1979)

Views: 846

Here's another public service announcement of sorts - this one for the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest - The 33rd Annual Scholarship Program for Broadcast Scriptwriting. Sponsored by The Veterans of Foreign Wars. That year's topic: "My Role in America's Future". Features a previous year's winner - Marla (or Merla ?) Hansel (sp?) from Troy, Illinois.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 22nd 1979.

American Dental Association - "Nursing Bottle Mouth" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1381

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one warns against giving babies bottles with sugary liquids or milk when being put to sleep lest they get Nursing Bottle Mouth.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1981.

Your Local Lung Association - "Christmas Seals" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2278

Here's a christmas-themed Public Service Announcement from Your Local Lung Association showcasing the Christmas Seals designs for that year. Features a chorus of children singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".

"a matter of life and breath."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 13th 1979.