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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.

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!)

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

Views: 1927

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.

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.

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.

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

Views: 1583

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.

WTTW Channel 11 - Wild Chicago - "Islands" (Part 4, 1991)

Views: 1829

Here is Part Four, the last part, of an "Islands" themed episode of Wild Chicago on WTTW Channel 11. Featuring Ben Hollis as host. I believe this was a compilation of segments from earlier shows all with an islands-related theme. Includes:

Goose Island on the Near Northwest side. Including Goose Island Shrimp House at 1013 West Division.

Lonski's Inn (Lonski's Cafeteria) at 1115 North Branch and 1117 North Branch.

Special annoucement regarding Wil...

Chicago Savings & Loan - "Little Saver" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1694

Here's a commercial for Chicago Savings and Loan featuring a paper delivery girl saving her money at the bank. Their home office was at 6245 South Western Avenue.

"We're a lot like you..."

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