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National Committee For Prevention Of Child Abuse - "Words Hurt" (PSA, 1987)

Views: 1143

Here's a memorable Public Service Announcement from the Ad Council and National Committee For Prevention Of Child Abuse.

"Take time out. Don't take it out on your kid."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Friday, July 3rd 1987.

WFLD Channel 32 - "Crossing The Street With Popeye" (PSA, 1988)

Views: 1754

Here's another "Popeye PSA" from WFLD Channel 32 - Superstars. (when and where did these originally air before WFLD co-opted them?) In this one, Popeye teaches his nephews about the proper way to cross the street.

"A tip for you, from Fox 32!"

This aired on local Chicago TV around February 1988.

Operation By Milton Bradley (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2452

Here's a classic commercial - so many quotable lines in this one - for the game Operation from Milton Bradley.

This aired on local Chicago TV during the third week of March 1982.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - "Read The Instructions" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 1950

Here's a Public Service Annoucement from the Underwriters Laboratories (U.L. - An Independent Laboratory Testing For Public Safety) about the importance of reading the operating instructions of any product you buy.

FuzzyMemories FunFact: UL is based in Northbrook, IL.

"Boy Tried To Use Mower After Swim; Is Dead"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.

ABC Network - Ripley's Believe It Or Not! - "Premiere" (Promo, 1982)

Views: 1641

Here's an ABC "Come On Along" promo for Ripley's Believe It Or Not - which premiered on Sunday, September 26th 1982. Jack Palance was the host.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson.

(Also included is an ABC Sunday Night Movie "Star Tunnel" bumper for an airing of the movie "Goldfinger")

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, September 24th 1982.

Smile America (PSA, 1981)

Views: 3135

Here's one that someone requested a long time ago...(I remember!) A public service announcement for Smile America. This is hilarious..ly bad.

Someone track down this guy...please. He must explain himself. ;-)

Brought To You in Cooperation With the Chicago Dental Society.

"So come on Smile America..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on (most likely) Wednesday, July 15th 1981. (give or take a day)

U.S.D.A. - "Sal & Arnie At The Germs Convention" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 2038

Here's a public service announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture featuring a kid recounting his story of "Sal and Arnie" attending the Germs Convention on a turkey before getting zapped in the oven. "See what I mean?" Uh, no...not really.

Write to:

"Food Safety"
Washington, D.C.
20250

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977.

Stratego (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2011

Here's a commercial for that great board game - Stratego.

(Not to be confused with George W. Bush's "Strategery")

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 15th 1983. (The Ides of March!)

WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter5 At 6pm - "Piersall Incident" (1980)

Views: 5548

Here's the sports segment from NewsCenter 5 at 6pm on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Mike Leiderman reporting. The top story of the day was Jimmy Piersall, White Sox broadcaster, going a bit nuts and attacking a sportswriter (Bob Gallas of the Arlington Heights Daily Herald) before getting into a fight with Mike Veeck. Includes a Jim Ruddle introduction at the beginning and Harry Caray giving his take on the incident. Also:

Ross Baumgarten (any relation to Robin?) talks with Mike ...