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WRCK FM 95 - "WRoCK" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 2118

Here's the 10-second, shorter version of a commercial for WRCK (WROCK) FM 95 - "Chicago's Rock Hits!". Short, like the lifespan for WRCK-FM, which only lasted from May 22, 1980 through December 1980.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 7th 1980. (C) American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

McDonald's - "Shamrock Shake" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 2546

Here's another (albeit, oddly short) commercial for McDonald's Shamrock Shake - the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day or just the start of Spring in general.

Boy, did they really make McDonald's employees wear those awful green uniforms? Were they just a seasonal thing or was this standard issue for many years?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, March 2nd 1985 during the 10:30pm to 12:00am timeframe.

Amalgamated Bank - "The Amalgamonster" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3527

Here's a quick 10-second commercial for Amalgamated Bank, which had it's own mascot, the Amalga-Monster. It eats stuffed lions and kangaroos. (reference to Harris Bank's Hubert the Lion and Continental Bank's Connie the Kangaroo stuffed giveaways)

State and Monroe Streets - Member FDIC

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, October 13th 1977 during the 5pm to 5:30pm timeframe.

Tapes Of Wrath (Part 2, 1983)

Views: 2785

**Warning: May be slightly inappropriate for some environments. Contains material which some people may consider unsuitable for younger or more sensitive listeners. Viewer discretion is advised.**
It's not Chicago-related, but it is a pretty funny collection of bloopers and other behind-the-scenes footage from the news that you don't usually get to see. I'm assuming that this was produced by an insider. Includes footage from ABC, CBS, NBC, and others.
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Dan Walker For Governor (Political Ad, 1976)

Views: 1386

Here's a political ad for Dan Walker, incumbent and Democratic candidate for Governor. (later to be sentenced to seven years in a Federal prison)

Paid for by Dan Walker for Governor Committee.

"and Walker held the line on taxes..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, March 15th 1976 during the 9pm to 10pm timeframe.

Imagic - Demon Attack (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1384

Here is a commercial for the Imagic video game "Demon Attack" for the Atari 2600 (Coming soon, Intellivision).

Starring Armand Hans III.

Imagic - Created by Experts For Experts.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV between 7 and 10pm, on Sunday October 17th, 1982.

Neil Hartigan - Democrat For Attorney General (Political Ad, 1982)

Views: 1395

Here's a political ad for Neil Hartigan - Democrat for Attorney General of Illinois - he's on your side.

Paid for by Hartigan for Attorney General.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, September 25th 1982.

WMAQ Channel 5 - Editorial - "Street Gangs Praised" (1984)

Views: 3699

Here's an editorial on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Editorial Director Mary Laney. The topic was the praising of street gangs by the Reverend Jesse Jackson for their help in getting out the vote.

General Manager: Monte Newman.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, February 16th 1984 during the 2:00am to 2:30am half-hour.

WBBM Newsradio 78 - "Turn To Us First" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 7288

Here is a commercial for WBBM Newsradio 78 - AM 780.

This aired on local Chicago TV in October of 1984.