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Creative Mirrors - "Golf Perfection" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2308

Here's another vintage commercial for Creative Mirrors, showing how the company's striving for perfection in mirror design mirrors (no pun intended) the technique striven for by golfers (with someone who almost resembles legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus in action). (or is it supposed to be Arnold Palmer?)

Featuring friend of the family of the owners of Creative Mirrors, Bob Johnson as "The Golfer".

Voiceover by Al Parker (?).

This aired on local Chi...

Dominick's Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #1, 1973)

Views: 4901

The transfer of this clip made possible by your generous donations!

Here's a commercial for Dominick's Finer Foods, with Elaine Mulqueen appearing in glorious color after years of being seen in black-and-white on Mulqueen's Kiddie A-Go-Go. Here, she spotlights the 50 stores located throughout Chicagoland (25 of which are now open Monday - Saturday until midnight and Sunday from 9am to 9pm), with various photo slides inside the numerous sections of each of the Dom...

The Treasury - "Holiday Sale Items" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1895

Here's a holiday commercial for The Treasury - discount department stores - with sales on toys, Barbie dolls, bows, wrapping paper and more.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 23rd 1978.

Woolworth - "Dollar Days" (Commercial, 1989)

Views: 1294

Here's a later commercial for Woolworth's stores advertising another one of their "Dollar Days" sales.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 4th 1989.

Tapes Of Wrath (Part 2, 1983)

Views: 2784

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. I'm assuming that this was produced by an insider. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.
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Dominick's Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #2, 1973)

Views: 1963

The transfer of this clip made possible by your generous donations!

Here's another commercial for Dominick's Finer Foods, with Elaine Mulqueen appearing in glorious color after years of being seen in black-and-white on Mulqueen's Kiddie A-Go-Go. Here, she spotlights the decor and atmosphere of, and service at, each Dominick's supermarket, as well as the more than 8,000 brands including Dominick's own famous Heritage House brand. Photo slides of the various items...

Dominick's Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #3, 1973)

Views: 2371

The transfer of this clip made possible by your generous donations!

Here's another commercial for Dominick's Finer Foods, with Elaine Mulqueen appearing in glorious color after years of being seen in black-and-white on Mulqueen's Kiddie A-Go-Go. Here, she spotlights the offerings in the produce section of each Dominick's supermarket, as well as the seafood served up in the "Neptune's Cove" section, with pertinent photo slides shown. A jingle advertising Dominick...

WMAQ Channel 5 - Chicago Sizzlin' - The 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards (Part 1, 1989)

Views: 2247

Here's Part 1 of the 31st Annual Chicago Emmy Awards broadcast, titled Chicago Sizzlin', which originated from "the magnificent new NBC Tower."

This part begins with an aerial shot of the NBC Tower, then goes to a dance routine as the night's special guests' names are announced: Jonathon Brandmeier and The Leisure Suits, Kevin Matthews, John Herrera, Steve Rashid and the Pork Pie Orchestra, and featuring Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago (the dancers in question).
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Tapes Of Wrath (Part 3, 1983)

Views: 2995

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. I'm assuming that this was produced by an insider. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.
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