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Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 5408

Here's a commercial for Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips (or was it known as Arthur Treachers Seafood at this point?) featuring a jingle.

This aired on local Chicago TV on early Saturday, September 20th 1980.

Record Matic by Picam (Commercial Offer, 1970s)

Views: 1829

Here's a (mostly complete) commercial offer for the "Record Matic" by Picam - an album holder that flips through them automatically so you can find one you're looking for easier.

Voiceover by ??

This was originally from a film transfer so not sure when it aired, but likely the early-mid seventies.

Broadcasting Industry Council - "Let's Work Together" (PSA, 1983)

Views: 826

Here's a public service announcement from the Broadcasting Industry Council imploring industry management and workers to cooperate in order to improve productivity.

Features Howard K. Smith, former ABC newsman.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, November 5th 1983.

U.S. Office Of Education - "Metric Education" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 3651

Here's an animated Public Service Annoucement from the U.S. Office of Education - similar in style to the Schoolhouse Rock series - showing us how simple and easy the metric system is... so why haven't we switched over yet?

"Take 10, America!"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.

One Stop Supermarket (Commercial, 1986)

Views: 2042

Here is a commercial for One Stop Supermarket (now known as One Stop Food & Liquors) at 4301 South Lake Park Avenue. Must have been a Moo & Oink competitor at the time. :-) Voice over by Merri Dee, THE voice of WGN in the 80's.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday June 29th, 1986.

The Science Fiction Film Awards (Part 3, 1978)

Views: 1475

Part 3, more cheese for your enjoyment. :-)

Featuring Stan Freberg and "Orville", Christopher Lee, Piper Laurie, Rick Baker, and Lord Darth Vader.

(sorry the end part of this segment got clipped - maybe the person who recorded it had to change tapes - the early ones he was using only had about 28 minutes of recording time each)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 20th 1978.

Q 101 FM Radio (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1713

Here is a commercial for Q-101 FM radio in Chicago.

"They don't play The Dead Boys, The Flesh Eaters, The Germs, or Let's Lynch the Landlord."

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in April of 1982.

Illinois Lottery - "Lotto Hits Illinois" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1044

Here's a commercial for the Illinois State Lottery advertising the start of the new Lotto game on Monday, February 14th 1983.

This aired on local Chicago TV a few days before Saturday, February 12th 1983.

WFLD Metromedia 32 - Sox Vs. Angels (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3331

Here's a promo for a game between the Chicago White Sox and California Angels which took place on Tuesday, June 12th 1984.

"The Best Seat In The House"

Voiceover by The Hawk - Ken Harrelson?

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 10th 1984.