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Glow In The Dark Shrinky Dinks (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2355

Here's a commercial for those fun little pieces of plastic we all loved - Shrinky Dinks - from Skyline Toys.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, October 22nd 1979.

Toy Gallery (Commercial #2, 1975?)

Views: 811

Here's another almost identical commercial for the Toy Gallery, a local business at 1825 North Lincoln that advertised on WSNS Channel 44's Popeye with Steve Hart.

This ad [which comes after a brief CG slate marked "VTR: 586 - Cut: 2 - Toy Gallery (CM :30) - M.T./D.M." - the M.T. standing for director Mike Torchia; not sure what the D.M. is] has the exact same shots (and music and voice effects) as the other variation, except this has no explanatory voiceover.
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Odyssey2 (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1443

Here's a commercial for the ill-fated Odyssey 2 game system, featuring "The Wizard of Odyssey".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 7th 1982.

Kayo Chocolate-Flavored Drink (Commercial, 1974)

Views: 1688

Here's a commercial for Kayo Chocolate-Flavored Drink, which could be served either hot or cold. Made with fresh skim milk.

Kayo was famous for being among the prizes won by lucky children who entered into contests held daily on Steve Hart's Popeye on 44 (later to be called Popeye With Steve Hart).

"Spell it K-A-Y-and-O, O, O, O, O!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, October 4th 1974 during the 3:30pm to 4pm timeframe.

C-3PO's Cereal (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1500

Here is a commercial for C-3PO's Cereal. Wow, 2 rings instead of 1. What a monumental change.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, April 4th 1984.

Eggo Waffles (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1786

Here's a commercial for Eggo Waffles. I didn't know they were all different. Leggo-my-Eggo.

"No two look alike-o."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, January 14th 1982.

Lucky Charms - "The Great Lucky" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2467

Here's a commercial for Lucky Charms cereal.

"They're Magically Deliciious!"

This aired on local Chicago television on Friday, December 23rd 1983.

WFLD Channel 32 - He-Man (Commercial Break #5, 1987)

Views: 3745

Here is a commercial break from He-Man on WFLD Channel 32 from 1987. Includes:

He-Man Orko bumper

My Little Pony 'n Friends, The Glo Friends, Potato Head Kids, and Moon Dreamers promo

Trix commercial (same one as before but complete)

Lil' Sports Jordan Jammer from Ohio Art (with Michael Jordan)

National Wildlife Federation PSA with Kermit the Frog

(snippet of Lucky Charms commercial)

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Fiddlesticks By Knickerbocker (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1549

Here's a commercial for the giant toy building set Fiddlesticks, by Knickerbocker, which included Spiderman, Incredible Hulk, Batman, and Superman characters.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 7th 1979.