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Homemakers with Shelley Long - "Weekend Lamp Extravaganza" (Commercial, 1980)

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Here's a commercial for Homemakers' weekend Lamp Extravaganza, featuring Shelley Long (of Cheers fame). Sales on table lamps, floor lamps, desk lamps and other types throughout the weekend (up to December 7th) at Woodfield, Downers Grove and Orland Square.

(C) Homemakers, Inc., MCMLXXX (1980)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 4th 1980.

WMAQ Channel 5 - On Q - "Spirit of '80 Marathon" (Part 1, 1980)

Views: 2652

In honor of today's Chicago Marathon, here's a marathon of a different flavor - the "Spirit of '80 (Dance) Marathon" as part of the 'On Q' program on WMAQ Channel 5. Features a live preview of the disco dance marathon at the club Faces (on Rush Street) the following day, for the cause of Special Olympics. With hosts Terry Burhans and Mike Leiderman. This part features:

Little snippet of a Long Chevrolet commercial (is that Timmy in a construction guy's outfit?)

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WMAQ Channel 5 - Chicago Sizzlin' - The 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 2, 1989)

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Here's Part 2 of the 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast, titled Chicago Sizzlin'.

This part features John Coleman, Kevin Matthews, Kris Long, Irv Kupcinet, Walter Jacobson, and John Herrera singing Billy Joel's "Rosalinda's Eyes."

Mr. Jacobson was awarded in the "Commentary" category for Perspectives (listed on the screen as Perspective) on WBBM Channel 2.

Commercial: 1990 Chevy Lumina - at Chevrolet & Geo Dealers
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WGN Channel 9 - The Morning Movie - "Sorry, Wrong Number" (Commercial Break #5, 1975)

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Here's Commercial Break #5 (an extended break) during The Morning Movie presentation of "Sorry, Wrong Number" on WGN Channel 9. Quality varies due to reception and tape degradation issues. Includes:

The Morning Movie bumper slide (with music from "Sorry, Wrong Number")

National Food Stores - "Happy Thanksgiving" (voiceover by Lloyd Hanson - longtime voice at WSNS TV-44 and for Dominick's Finer Foods' commercials) (or is that Joe Slattery - longti...

WBBM Channel 2 - The CBS Late Movie - "Helter Skelter: Part 1" (Commercial Break #2, 1979)

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Here's the second commercial break from The CBS Late Movie presentation of "Helter Skelter" (Part 1) on WBBM Channel 2. Includes:

The CBS Late Movie bumper (Helta?) (Voiceover by Bill Martin)

TV Scoreboard game by Radio Shack. (Voiceover by Danny Dark)

Maytag Jetclean Dishwasher - $25 pre-Christmas discount.

Old Spice cologne for Christmas - by Shulton.

K-Tel record offer - "Together". (Ahh, Ambrosia...) - Available ...

McDonald's - "We Do It All For You" (Commercial, 197?)

Views: 2239

Here's another vintage McDonald's commercials - a long one at 60 seconds.

Features the "We Do It All For You" jingle.

Copyright (C) McDonald's Corp. 197? (can't make it out)

Special thanks to Anthony Diaz of The Mid-American Heritage Preservation Foundation for preserving for many years the original tape this was found on, so that we could transfer it and present it to you here now.

McDonald's - "Nobody Can Do It Like McDonald's Can" (Commercial, 197?)

Views: 1782

Here's another vintage McDonald's commercials - a long one at 60 seconds.

Features the "Nobody Can Do It Like McDonald's Can" jingle.

Copyright (C) McDonald's Corp. 197?

Special thanks to Anthony Diaz of The Mid-American Heritage Preservation Foundation for preserving for many years the original tape this was found on, so that we could transfer it and present it to you here now.

WGN Channel 9 - Chicago Bulls Vs. Seattle Supersonics (Opening, 1979)

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Here's the opening of a broadcast of Chicago Bulls basketball on WGN Channel 9. Features Bob Costas and Johnny "Red" Kerr live from The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington for the Chicago Bulls Vs. the Seattle Supersonics. There is also a short interview with Bulls Coach Jerry Sloan.

Sponsored by: Chevrolet, Schlitz, and True Value Hardware.

Includes a "Last Farewell" WGN-TV ID at the beginning. (not sure who the announcer is)

(Quality's a little if...

Long John Silvers - "Holiday Mugs" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 1001

Here's a holiday commercial for Long John Silvers featuring Norman Rockwell mugs.

This aired on Friday, November 29th 1985.