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Jewish Chautauqua Society - "Take Care of Your Parents" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 782

Here's a brief public service announcement from the Jewish Chautauqua Society, emphasizing how parents who took care of you when you were young, now need you to take care of them when they are elderly.

Voiceover by ?? (sounds almost like Norman Rose).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 2nd 1979 during the 3:30pm to 5:00pm timeframe.

Chicago Arson Hotline (PSA, 1983)

Views: 689

Here is a Public Service Announcment for the Chicago Arson Hotline - 922-2323 - the number to call if you suspect arson. (cut off at beginning slightly)

(The fireman's accent sounds kind of New Yorkish - bet this wasn't filmed here)

From the Illinois Arson Control Assistance Program.

McGruff The Crime Dog - "The Gilstraps" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1051

Here's another public service announcement from McGruff the Crime Dog - "The Gilstraps" - making sure you're aware of some of the scams that thieves can pull, such as dressing up like movers and pretending to move the stuff in your house while really stealing it.

Has a Copyright of 1979. From the Ad Council.

Take a bite out'a crime!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - "Christmas Safety Elves" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 2256

Here's a holiday leftover...a safety public service announcement about Christmas lights given by two elves...from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

FuzzyMemories FunFact: UL is based in Northbrook, IL.

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

American Medical Association - "Don't Even Start!" (PSA, 1984)

Views: 880

Here's a Public Service Announcment from the American Medical Association addressing young people smoking - "Don't Even Start".

"Smoking is so much fun, you could die laughing."

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1984, although it may have been produced quite a bit earlier.

U.S. Postal Service - Victor Borge (PSA, 1983)

Views: 560

Here is a Public Service Annoucement from the United States Postal Service featuring comedic pianist Victor Borge. In this spot he reminds you to inform the post office early that you are moving, as well as using your correct ZIP code.

"Don't Make Your Mail Come Looking For You" (sounds ominous)

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1983.

MS Read-A-Thon (PSA, 1981)

Views: 3612

Here's a public service announcement for the MS Readathon, featuring an animated Sherlock Holmes type dog character.

Uses the same music as this dental PSA.

"Call your local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 16th 1981.

Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Help From Henry" (1972)

Views: 2443

Here's another segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop. This is from Show #43 - Movie 1, Break 2. It was directed by Dave Dillman. And that's Joe Oher doing the clapboard, who later also produced and directed (and did some writing) on the Son of Svengoolie show.

This one features an appearance by a young boy who Sven calls "Henry". (Anyone know who he was?) Henry ...

The American Veterinary Medical Association - "Canine Parvovirus" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1426

Here's a public service annoucement message from The American Veterinary Medical Association regarding canine parvovirus - a highly infectious disease affecting dogs.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, February 25th 1981 at about 2:56am.