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Panos Productions (Demonstration Reel, 1978)

Views: 1414

Here's a promo demo reel for Panos Productions, a local Chicago video production house that produced some local TV commercials and at least one program. (Outdoor Sportsman on WCIU Channel 26)

The fonts seen here are from a very primitive CG system, along the lines of 3M Datavision (but different from what was used by WSNS Channel 44).

Includes:

Roughly two seconds of EIA RS-18...

1-900-FUN-MATE (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2555

Here's a commercial for one of those cheesy-bad 1-900 number ads, which were so ubiquitous in the early 90s.

1-900-FUN-MATE ($9.95 per call; from Telcor, Inc.)

Not to sound desperate but, "Call me...please..." ;-)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, June 22nd 1991 after 2am.

The Disco Body Shaper (Commercial Offer, 1978)

Views: 8646

Here's a commercial for - if I didn't see it with my own eyes I would have thought it was a joke - the Disco Body Shaper. America's Newest Fitness Sensation!

Main voiceover by Bill Silver (same guy who did the Ginsu knives ads)

This aired on local Detroit TV on Tuesday, May 9th 1978. (Not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

Western Barbie by Mattel (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1465

Here's a commercial for the Western Barbie doll by Mattel. Notice how she can be made to wink at will. Another in a series of Barbie ads from the period whose jingle is based on "Georgy Girl."

Featuring Tracey Gold (of Growing Pains fame).

"Comes with an autographed stamp, a Western outfit, and all you see here."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 4th 1981 during the 4:00pm to 4:30pm timeframe. (1980 Copyright)

1-900-250-8888 (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2452

Here's a commercial for one of those cheesy-bad 1-900 number ads, which were so ubiquitous in the early 90s.

1-900-250-8888 ($5 first minute, $1 each additional minute; from UCI Entertainment - 16530 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA. 91436)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, June 22nd 1991 after 2am.

Girl's Talk - "1-900-230-1700" (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2442

Here's a commercial for one of those cheesy-bad 1-900 number ads, which were so ubiquitous in the early 90s.

Girl's Talk - 1-900-230-1700 ($2 per minute; from Palace Communications)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, June 22nd 1991 after 2am.

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

Views: 1419

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...

WFLD Channel 32 - The Koz Zone - "Quak Auto"

Views: 3405

Here is a sketch from an episode of The Koz Zone - Quak Auto - which is a parody of Trak Auto ads.

Starring Rich Koz with voice over by Jim Barton.

"Up yours, Scheister!!"

(not Quack Auto, noted for keyword searches)

Room Mates - "1-900-737-2233" (Commercial, 1991)

Views: 2334

Here's a commercial for one of those cheesy-bad 1-900 number ads, which were so ubiquitous in the early 90s.

Room Mates - 1-900-737-2233 ($3 per minute, 12 minutes minimum!)

Yep, that's a minimum of $36 you're spending for that phone call.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, June 22nd 1991 after 2am.