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WSNS Channel 44 - Marshal Dillon (Bumper Promo, 1978)

Views: 2132

Here's a bumper slide promo for Marshal Dillon on WSNS TV-44 - Monday through Saturdays at 10pm. Marshal Dillon was the 30-minute rerun version of Gunsmoke.

Voiceover by Mal Wyman. (WSNS' former General Manager)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978 during the 12 noon to 1pm hour.

The Old Town School Of Folk Music - "Fill Your Life" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1403

Here's a neat commercial for the Old Town School of Folk Music featuring two master guitar pickers - Jim Haydon on the left and on the right, the Director of the Old Town School at that time, Ray Tate.

"Chicago or Evanston. Not for Profit"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 23rd 1978.

Micronauts' Trons by Mego (1979)

Views: 1159

Here's a commercial for the 'Trons toys by Mego - Alphatron, Betatron, and Gammatron. Little motorized vehicle-car-type-things. Part of the Micronauts collection.

We also have the Micronauts Rocket Tubes commercial here.

"Here come the Trons..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 9th 1979 at around 4:15pm. (1978 Copyright)

Chicago White Sox - "Amateur Fan-Footage" (1972)

Views: 5996

Here is some fan-shot footage of the Chicago White Sox from June of 1972.

Look for an appearance by the original Svengoolie - Jerry G. Bishop at about a minute and 47 seconds in. Or is it? Could it be an impersonator? Maybe someone could do some research to see if Jerry G. made an official appearance at Comiskey in June of 1972?

Disco Fever By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3190

Here's a commercial for the album Disco Fever by Ronco.

Main voiceover by Wendell Craig. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Detroit TV on Tuesday, May 9th 1978. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1207

Here's a commercial for Jet-Dri Waterproofing Service, which specialized for over 25 years (as of the airing of this ad) in applying waterproof barriers to protect the basements of homes from the results of moisture and other water problems. Also located in Gary, IN and Waukegan, IL.

Main voiceover by ?? - Ending voiceover by Mal Wyman.

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

Fureal - "Fur & Leather Christmas Sale" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1255

Here's a holiday commercial for Fureal with a Christmas sale on fur and leather coats. Was this a local only store, or a chain?

"Amphitheatre and all Fureal Stores thru Christmas"

(tape had a crease in it so there is a horizontal line in the picture)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 9th 1979.

Guy Lombardo 50th Anniversary Album (Record Offer, 1978)

Views: 1557

This is appropriate for New Years - a commercial for a Guy Lombardo 50th Anniversary Album offer.

Main voiceover by Fred Foy. Ending voiceover by Gene Edwards.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 20th 1978.

WSNS Channel 44 - I Love Lucy (Promo, 1977)

Views: 1831

Here's an old promo for I Love Lucy on WSNS Channel 44 - airing weeknights at 6pm.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV sometime between April 10th - April 15th 1977.