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National Safety Council - "Shamu Says Be Careful" (Partial PSA, 1982)

Views: 2689

Here's a partial animated public service announcement from the National Safety Council (and your local Safety Council) featuring Shamu the Whale and Wile E. Coyote about the dangers of thin ice. (Looks like about the first 15 seconds are missing, but this is the only one of these I've found so far)

"Green Cross For Safety"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, January 11th 1982.

U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services - "How About A Nice Glass Of Tar?" (PSA, 1983)

Views: 1795

Here's an anti-smoking Public Service Announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (and the City of Chicago Department of Health) making an analogy between smoking and drinking tar.

"You'll swallow anything...even TAR!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 4th 1983.

National Education Association - "Energy Crisis" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1230

Here's a Public Service Announcement for kids from the NEA - The National Education Association - about the importance of eating a good breakfast. Featuring Herbie, a kid who is having a morning "energy crisis".

"Presented by the Teachers of America. The NEA - Helping Teachers Teach."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, November 19th 1979.

Alliance To Save Energy with Gregory Peck (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1292

Gregory Peck stars in this public service announcement warning about Americans' energy use. Brought to you by the Alliance to Save Energy and the Ad Council. Write for the Free Energy Guide - "The Energy Puzzle: How You Fit In"

"Let's Not Blow it, America..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 26th 1979.

National Fire Protection Association - "Learn Not To Burn" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 3744

Here's a Public Service Announcement from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) featuring Dick Van Dyke - one of the "Learn Not To Burn" series. In this one, Dick shows us how to crawl out of a burning house so we can breathe.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, March 30th 1978.

Salvation Army Featuring Jayne Meadows & Steve Allen (PSA, 1982)

Views: 1480

Here's a public service announcement for the Salvation Army featuring husband and wife Jayne Meadows (sister of Audrey Meadows, of The Honeymooners fame) and comedian Steve Allen.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 27th 1982.

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Ant - "Cinderella Disco Ball" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1322

Here's an animated public service announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy featuring Energy Ant (presumably on assignment) reporting from the Cinderella Disco Ball.

"Once upon a time, we thought America had all the energy we could ever need..." God, the late-seventies were depressing sometimes. ;-)

"The Difference You Make - Makes All The Difference"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 13th 1979.

National Safety Council - "Detecting Gas Leaks" With John Cusack (PSA, 1977)

Views: 6876

Here's a public service announcement from the National Safety Council about teaching your kids to detect gas leaks. Featuring a cover version of "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Well, what do you guys say: Is that a young John Cusack?

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

Youngster Safety Reminders With Frazier Thomas (PSA, 1980)

Views: 2816

Here's a public service announcement featuring Frazier Thomas (speaking from the set of Family Classics) reminding parents of youngsters to be careful out there - don't talk to strangers, come directly home from school, and look out for other anti-youngster elements.

"Youngster".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, April 12th 1980.