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Chicago Arson Hotline (PSA, 1983)

Views: 690

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: 2257

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.

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.

Keep America Beautiful - "Sparkle City" (Partial PSA, 1982?)

Views: 1362

Here's a partial public service announcement from Keep America Beautiful - "advertising contributed for the public good" - Advertising Council. Features an animated "Superman-like" character.

Even though this isn't complete I wanted to post it because someone had requested it.

This aired on local Chicago (or is it Cleveland - tape is weird) TV sometime likely in early 1982. (1971 Copyright. Wow - they kept this around for a long time!)

Copyright...

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.

McGruff the Crime Dog (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1582

Here is one of the great McGruff the Crime Dog PSAs.

Take a bite out'a crime!

American Diabetes Association - Bike-A-Thon Plus (PSA, 1985)

Views: 982

Here's a public service announcement for the American Diabetes Association Bike-a-thon Plus on Sunday, May 19th 1985 at Thompson Junior High in Montgomery, IL. Featuring a girl named Angie and her mom.

I wonder what the "plus" was.

This aired on local Chicago TV mid-May 1985.