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Chicago Health Clubs - "HealthStar" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1744

Here's a cheesy commercial for Chicago Health Clubs (what, no racquetball in the name?) with a 70s Space feel.

Progressive Resistance is Futile! ;-)

Voiceover by the legendary Ken Nordine. (except for the last part with the Rod Serling sound-alike guy. Was that intentional?)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

Michael Bakalis - Democrat For Governor (Political Ad #2, 1978)

Views: 1291

Here's another political ad for Michael J. Bakalis - Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois against the re-election of "Big Jim" Thompson.

Where are they now: Mike Bakalis currently teaches on the faculty of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Paid for by Citizens for Bakalis.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 5th 1978.

Apollo Games - Space Cavern (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1194

Here's a rare commercial for a cheezy Atari 2600 game called Space Cavern by Apollo Games.

"For Atari and Sears Video Systems"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 2nd 1982.

42nd Street At The Civic Opera House (Commercial #1, 1983)

Views: 1281

Here's a commercial for the musical "42nd Street" at the Civic Opera House.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

Bubblicious Gum - "Video Game" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1926

Here's an animated commercial for Bubblicious bubble gum featuring a video game theme.

"The Ultimate Bubble has the Ultimate Flavors."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 31st 1982.

Parker Brothers - Reactor (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1471

Here's a commercial for the Parker Brothers video game "Reactor" for the Atari 2600 VCS.

"Parker Brothers - The Ones To Beat"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 15th 1983. (The Ides of March!)

Activision - Starmaster (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1925

Here is a commercial for the Activision video game "Starmaster" for the Atari 2600.

Available at:

Minnesota Fats - The Video King - All Locations
Showtime Video - All Locations
Video ETC - All Locations

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 10th 1982.

American National Bank - "Chicago" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1821

Here's a commercial for American National Bank showing some nice views of Chicago.

Look for actor Al Nuti among the people appearing in this ad.

"We're the bank for business."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 30th 1980.

Scrabble Brand SENSOR, Electronic Word Game (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1581

Here's a trippy commercial for Scrabble Brand Sensor, Electronic Word Game.

From Selchow & Righter - "Another Name for Fun & Games"

Voiceover by ??

"When the word is out, everyone knows it!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 3rd 1979.