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Toys "Я" Us - "Discotheque" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1113

Here's another commercial for Toys "R" Us featuring Geoffrey the Girafee and the rest of his family dancing to some disco.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 16th 1979.

American Dental Association - "Mike the Polar Bear" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1326

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one warns against eating too many sweets like Mike the Polar Bear at the zoo. (hey, how about telling the kids not to throw food to the animals too while we're at it?) ;-)

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, December 20th 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise (Excerpts, 1979?)

Views: 4191

Here are some excerpts including bumpers, a promo, and a couple commercials from Super Cartoon Sunrise on WFLD Channel 32. Includes Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, and Tom & Jerry.

Dr. Don does the voiceover. Commercials include:

Fat Chance by Milton Bradley
Booby Trap by Lakeside (Available at Woolco)

Not sure of the date this aired, but likely 1979 or so.

Weebles Tree House by Romper Room (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 1505

Here's a commercial for Weebles Tree House from Romper Room, with two kids demonstrating how it works including pails that move the dolls up to the top, and hideouts if company comes (they wobble but never fall down).

Personally, I preferred the Weebles Haunted House. :-)

Ending voiceover by ??

"Imagine living in a Weebles Tree House . . . "

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00p...

Playmobil Little People (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 848

Here is a commercial for those little cousins of Lego - Playmobil.

8 Varieties to Choose From!

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1978.

NBC Network - "Proud As A Peacock" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 2298

Here's a neat promo for the NBC Network with their "NBC Proud as a Peacock" jingle. Features clips from:

B.J. and the Bear, Sheriff Lobo, Harper Valley PTA, Diff'rent Strokes, CHiPS, Here's Boomer, Real People, Speak Up America (?), The Thursday Games, Sanford and Son, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Hill Street Blues, Little House on the Prairie, The Wonderful World of Disney, B.J. and the Bear, Quincy, and The Facts of Life.

I know I missed a couple so if you...

Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour - "You Always Have a Party" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1796

Here's a commercial for Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour, a "totally wacko" place for kids 6 to 14 "or right in between".

This spot really brought back memories. A birthday party at Farrell's was a major thrill when I was about 5 years old.

I remember there was a Farrell's inside North Riverside Mall - I wonder when it closed?

I remember there was a Simpson's episode where Moe the Bartender opened up an Ice Cream Parlour for kids and whoever wrote th...

WGN Channel 9 - The Transformers (Commercial Break #2, 1987)

Views: 2641

Here's another commercial break for an airing of The Transformers on WGN Channel 9. Quality's a little iffy, but this is the best I have right now. Includes:

Transformers bumper
Slime Time watches
The Talking Mickey Mouse from Worlds of Wonder
Honey Smacks cereal with Garfield or Odie padlock
WGN Facts of Life promo
Transformers bumper

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 11th 1987.

Cheerios - "Stickman Rides A Bike" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2442

Here's a commercial for Cheerios cereal featuring the memorable "Stickman" character.

"Cheery-O-E-Oooo's"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, July 6th 1981.