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McDade's - "Your Christmas Store" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1886

Here's another earlier Christmas commercial for McDade & Company, Inc. - "The Chicagoland Catalog House", when they had locations in Burbank, Chicago Heights, Westmont, Carol Stream, Palatine, and Lincolnwood.

This one features specials on food processors and hair styling appliances.

Anyone know who the actress is?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 4th 1979.

WGN Radio 720 - "Keep In Touch With Berg" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 6710

Here's a commercial for WGN Radio AM 720 - featuring the afternoon drive host from 1971-1982, Bill Berg.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 4th 1979.

FM 100 - "All Wound Up?" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 3318

Here's another commercial for FM 100 ( WLOO 100.3 FM ) - The Music Station. Features the mime act Shields and Yarnell as "The Clinkers". (Robert Shields and Lorene Yarnell)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 19th 1981.

Beatlemania At The Shubert Theatre (Commercial #1, 1980)

Views: 2940

Here's a commercial for Beatlemania appearing at the Shubert Theatre in Chicago for a limited engagement starting Thursday, August 7th 1980.

"Not the Beatles, But an Incredible Simulation."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, August 3rd 1980.

Mr. Dentist By Ronco - "Perfect Christmas Gift" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3505

Here's a commercial for Mr. Dentist by Ronco. Those dogs don't look happy.

Available at:
Walgreens
Woolworth
Ribordy Drugs
Dominick's
Goldblatt Stores
Super X
Cavett Rexall Drugs
Hook Drugs

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton.

"Low Torque Motor"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 18th 1982.

WBBM Channel 2 - Community Accents - "Christmas Trees" (1978)

Views: 1794

Here's a segment of WBBM Channel 2's Community Calendar feature - "Community Accents" - this one giving some info on various Christmas sales and events.

Voiceover by Bob Carrington.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 4th 1978 during the 3:30am to 5:35am timeframe.

WLS Channel 7 - Editorial - "Chicago's War On Hunger" (1983)

Views: 1707

Here's an editorial on WLS Channel 7 about fighting chronic hunger in Chicagoland. Featuring Bill Campbell, Director of Public Affairs, at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Opening and ending voiceover by Al Parker.

"We welcome replies to our editorials..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

WBBM Channel 2 - Community Accents - "Toys For Tots" (1978)

Views: 1861

Here's another segment of WBBM Channel 2's Community Calendar feature - "Community Accents" - this one giving some info on the Toys for Tots program and other events.

Voiceover by Bob Carrington.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

Halfsies - "Magic Motion Poster"(Commercial, 1983)

Views: 3990

Here's a commercial for Halfsies cereal by Quaker. Featuring a promotion where you can win a Super Zaxxon, Star Trek or Pengo arcade game.

Look for "Dudley" (Shavar Ross) of Diff'rent Strokes fame as well as Keith Coogan - the kid from "Adventures in Babysitting".

"Entries must be received by Dec. 31, 1983."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 23rd 1983.