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Center Video Center - "Holiday Discounts" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1531

Here's a Christmas commercial for Center Video Center.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1984.

Venture - "Hairdryer and Musk" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2050

Here's a Christmas themed commercial for Venture stores featuring specials on a Conair hairdryer and Musk.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 18th 1980 during the 6pm to 7pm timeframe.

WTTW Channel 11 - Promos & Dr. Who Open (1984)

Views: 3969

Here are some promos and the opening for Dr. Who from WTTW Channel 11 in Chicago. Includes:

WTTW Promo for "You'll Never Get Rich" (Marty Robinson announcing) - Incomplete

WTTW Promo for "The Deadly Affair" (Not sure who the announcer is)

Thomson Vacations underwriting announcement by Marty Robinson

WTTW 11 Station ID - "Earnest"

Introduction to Dr. Who by Marty Robinson: "The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It drop...

Chicago Cubs Game Promotions (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 6187

Here's a commercial for the Chicago Cubs' game promotions for Saturday, June 19th 1982 against the Montreal Expos, in honor of Fergie Jenkins, and a T-Shirt Day on Sunday, June 20th 1982.

"The Cubs Are Coming Out Of Hibernation!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, June 14th 1982.

Chicago Health & Racquetball Club - "Merry Fitness" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1403

Here's a holiday commercial for the Chicago Health & Racquetball Club.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 10th 1984.

The Day After - "Reagan Impersonator Segment" (1983)

Views: 1567

Here is a segment from The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. Features someone doing a passable Ronald Reagan impersonation as the President addressing the nation after the nuclear war. This part was changed to a different voiceover for future releases due to complaints. As IMDB.com states:

"When originally televised, the Presidential speech via radio was delivered by a voice acto...

WSNS Channel 44 - NHL Hockey - Blackhawks Vs. Flyers (Opening, 1978)

Views: 7094

Here's something pretty rare - the oldest TV-44 material yet found! The opening for an NHL Hockey matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers.

It starts out during a pre-show commercial break (some interference for the first couple minutes). Includes:

Roper Pilotless gas ranges (Available at Goldblatt Bros. "Home Centers") (only half of the commercial intact)

Gene Wulbert Ford - Home of the Van King - 820 West Madison Stree...

Chicago White Sox - Fan Appreciation Day (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3189

Here's a promo for the Chicago White Sox for a Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 23rd 1984 where you can win thousands of prizes, including a microwave oven!

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1984.

WFLD Channel 32 - Editorial - "School Hearings" (1981)

Views: 1211

Here's a rare WFLD Editorial (first one we've ever found!). This one features Robert R. Hartman, General Manager of WFLD-TV.

He talks about the public hearings that are being held at local area High Schools in order for the Chicago Plan Commission (headed by Miles Berger) to solicit feedback regarding "Mayor Byrne's comprehensive plan for future development in the city". It ends with a listing of the hearings, what school they will take place at and on what date and time. "C...