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Homemakers With Shelley Long (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 3142

Here is a young-looking Shelley Long, 2 years before she hit Cheers, in a commercial for Homemakers - which apparently at this point was but only a division of John M. Smyth.

"Not low priced furniture... but good furniture at low prices..."

Don't argue semantics with me, lady.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, May 19th 1980.

Time-Life Enchanted World Books - Vincent Price (Commercial Offer, 1985)

Views: 1895

Here's a commercial offer for the Time-Life Enchanted World series of books, featuring Vincent Price as the spooky spokesman.

Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1985.

WGN Channel 9 - WGN Presents - "The Maltese Falcon" (Opening, 1980)

Views: 7908

Here is the opening for the WGN Television Presents presentation of "The Maltese Falcon" [1941], starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet

Includes a WGN ID at the beginning. (voiceover for all by Carl Greyson)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, May 19th 1980 at 11:00pm.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "It Came From Outer Space" (Opening, 1985)

Views: 997

Here is the opening for Son of Sven episode number 304 featuring the film "It Came From Outer Space".

(opening cut-off slightly)

This aired on local Chicago TV Saturday, June 1st 1985.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "House of Frankenstein" (Opening, 1981)

Views: 489

Here's the opening to Son of Sven episode number 86 where he was showing the film "House of Frankenstein".

(opening cut-off slightly)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, March 7th 1981.

Mr. Coffee with Joe DiMaggio - "The Delicious Way to Say Merry Christmas" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1534

Here's a Christmas themed version of one of the classic Mr. Coffee commercials featuring baseball hall-of-famer Joe DiMaggio.

They didn't call him Joltin' Joe for nothin' ya know...

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 23rd 1977 during the 7:00pm to 8:00pm timeframe.

Prince Spaghetti - "Senor Wences" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1574

Here's a commercial for Prince Spaghetti featuring ventriloquist Senor Wences. We also have an ad featuring him pitching for Spanish Tourism.

"Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti Day"

This aired on local Chicago TV late Wednesday, October 24th 1979.

Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Professor Irwin Corey" (Break #1, 1972)

Views: 1279

Here's a segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop.

This Break #1 from an unknown episode number features "Professor" Irwin Corey - from Mr. Kelly's. He's a comedian who is still around! Check out his website and some other information.

WSNS Channel 44 - All Night Movies - "The Night Watchman" (Promo, 1980)

Views: 3120

Here is a very cool promo for WSNS Channel 44's All Night Movies program.

Featuring the voice of Channel 44 announcer Don Ferris. The female voice is Linda Frost.

Gotta love that spooky owl. :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1980.