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Best Interiors - "The Drapery People" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1385

Here's another commercial for Best Interiors featuring a sale on their drapery. 463-0666.

Featuring actress Lillian Randolph as the mother. Lillian was in many movies and TV shows such as Amos N Andy, and "It's a Wonderful Life" as Annie, the Bailey's housekeeper. She was also the original voice of the maid on some early Tom & Jerry cartoons. (before it was redubbed for political correctness)

"My salary doesn't go too far..."

This aired on local C...

Roller Boogie (Trailer For TV, 1979)

Views: 1854

Here's a theatrical movie trailer for the film Roller Boogie, starring Linda Blair (whose career had taken a nose dive in the years up to this point following her roles in the films The Exorcist and Born Innocent) and Jim Bray (in his only film credit, if IMDb.com is of any indication).

Main voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1979.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Rifleman (Commercial Break #3, 1971?)

Views: 1405

Here's Commercial Break #3 (in black and white and then switching to color) from an airing of an episode of The Rifleman on WFLD Channel 32. Includes:

The Fabulous Fifties record offer from Columbia records with Miss Rosemary Clooney (partially in B&W) (seen in a previous 1971 commercial break posted here)

Not sure when this aired yet but likely 1971 as it was likely on the same reel as the Addams Family episode from the same period.

First Federal Savings of Chicago - "Nearby" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 595

Here's a commercial for First Federal Savings of Chicago, with their famous country-tinged jingle telling us how "it's nice to have First Federal nearby," with drive-in tellers, children bringing jars of coins to tellers, and other scenes of people banking, pre-Internet.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, January 18th 1978.

WBBM Channel 2 - Roger Field: Health & Science Editor (Promo, 1979)

Views: 1468

Here's a promo for the Health and Science reports of Roger Field on WBBM Channel 2 News.

"Nobody Does It Better!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

Hollands Jewelers - "Diamonds - A Gift Worth Giving" (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 1671

Here's a brief commercial for Hollands Jewelers, with shots of different diamonds being offered. With five Chicagoland locations in Evergreen, Lakehurst, Woodfield, Fox Valley and North Riverside.

So I guess Hollands Jewelers eventually merged with Rogers Jewelers to create Rogers and Hollands (Jewelry created...for now and forever).

"Our 65th Year."

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 23rd 1975 befor...

The Legendary Sam Cooke (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 1737

Here's a record offer for The Legendary Sam Cooke from Candlelite Music (originally released in 1974 on Candlelite/RCA Special Products DPL3-0107 as a three-record set - notice that this ad only mentions, and shows, two records).

Another artist who died way too soon.

Main voiceover by ??. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977.

Canfield's - "Rainbow of Flavor & Fun" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3447

Here's a commercial for Canfield's soda, drinks and mixers, including Dry Ginger Ale, Sparkling Water Club Soda and "50/50" grapefruit/lime soda, with special emphasis on the sustained bubbly of the ginger ale and its "crisp, imported taste."

Voiceover by ??

(C) 1977 A.J. Canfield Co.

"Refreshing as a rainbow for the whole family, and perfect at parties."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 16th 1977 during the ...

WSNS Channel 44 - TV College - "Humanities 201" (Promo, 1975)

Views: 670

Here's a promo for the summer curriculum of TV College on WSNS Channel 44, set to film footage of what looks like a rugby game. A course on the humanities (Humanities 201) is promised, and viewers don't have to go to college to learn this course.

Voiceover by ??

"Keeping your body active this summer will be no problem - but what about your mind?"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 17th 1975 during the 7:45pm to 8pm timef...