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Walt Disney Christmas (Record Offer, 1979)

Views: 2051

Here's a record offer for a Walt Disney Christmas collection, including Merry Christmas Songs, and A Christmas Carol.

Main voiceover by Jack Wagner. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 4th 1979.

WTTW Channel 11 - Bleacher Bums (Promo #1, 1984)

Views: 2754

Here's a promo for a WTTW Channel 11 airing of Bleacher Bums on Saturday, September 29th 1984 - about the lovable and quirky fans of the Chicago Cubs.

Bleacher Bums had a few people who would later go on to greater fame - Joe Mantegna and Dennis Franz, to name a couple.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 23rd 1984.

Chicago Sting Soccer (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2901

Here's a commercial (and partial promo) for the Chicago Sting indoor soccer team. Sunday, January 16th 1983 was Ovaltine M.I.S.L. Mug Day as the Chicago Sting took on the Kansas City Comets. 24 home games that year were at Chicago Stadium.

"Call 558-KICK to reserve your tickets!"

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton. (anyone know who the other guy is?)

Music is "Freeze Frame" by J. Geils Band.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, ...

WSNS Channel 44 - White Sox '80 - "Takin' Care Of Business!" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 3094

Here's a promo for the Chicago White Sox utilizing the Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) classic "Takin' Care of Business". It features a voiceover preview for the game that day versus the Seattle Mariners at 3:15pm.

Voiceover by Don Ferris.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday morning, May 25th 1980.

Mr. Dentist By Ronco - "Perfect Christmas Gift" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3496

Here's a commercial for Mr. Dentist by Ronco. Those dogs don't look happy.

Available at:
Walgreens
Woolworth
Ribordy Drugs
Dominick's
Goldblatt Stores
Super X
Cavett Rexall Drugs
Hook Drugs

Ending voiceover by Jim Barton.

"Low Torque Motor"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 18th 1982.

Long Chevrolet - "Extra Camaros!" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3455

Here's another one of the original, infamous Long Chevrolet commercials with Timmy the Newsboy shouting "Extra, Extra!" ad infinitum.

"All new cars Acutrac checked!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 9th 1980.

A Christmas Moment - "Armenia" With Mike Conners (1982)

Views: 947

Here's one of another series of short pieces on different country's Christmas celebrations, featuring celebrities - in this case, Mike Connors (TV's Mannix). Here he talks about the traditions of Armenia.

Brought to you by The Bell System - Bell Brings the World Closer.

These seem very similar to the other series "The 24 Days of Christmas" - I think they just repackaged them with a different title.

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

Glass Froster By Ronco (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3362

Here's an earlier version of a commercial for The Glass Froster by Ronco. This one features a different box design than the one advertised in 1981.

Available at these fine stores:
Walgreens
Woolworth
Woolco
Osco Drug
Goldblatt's
Venture

Ending voiceover by ??.

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

The Community Stores - "Community for Christmas" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1960

Here's a Christmas commercial for The Community Stores (Community Family Centers). Were these only local to Chicago?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980.