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U.S. Department of Energy & Captain America - "Help Conserve Energy" (PSA, 1985)

Views: 3360

Here's a memorable energy conservation public service announcement (incomplete, and best quality available right now) from the U.S. Department of Energy featuring Captain America - encouraging kids to fight "The Thermal Thief", "The Wattage Waster", and "The Cold Air Crook" by practicing energy saving techniques.

"You're Doing a Super-Hero Job - Keep It Up, America!"

(Has a Copyright Date of 1980 at the end)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursd...

U.S.D.A. - Woodsy Owl - "Who Will?" (PSA, 1983)

Views: 2259

Here is a short public service announcment for the Forest Service U.S.D.A. (U.S. Department of Agriculture), Public Service Council, featuring Woodsy Owl.

The Voice of Woodsy Owl is Frank Welker.

Word and Music by James Sundquist for the Department of Agriculture, Ogilvy and Mather Advertising, (c) 1975

Give a hoot! Don't pollute!

Not sure when it was originally made, but this particular airing on local Chicago TV was from 1983.

NBC Network - Betcha Don't Know - "Twins" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 4539

Here's a public service message (announcement) from NBC, in association with the CTW (Children's Television Workshop) - Betcha Don't Know. This one teaches about the different types of twins and features Erik Estrada.

These aired for awhile during commercial breaks on NBC's Saturday Morning Cartoons lineup.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 4th 1982.

The Alcoholism Center Featuring Ron Palillo (PSA, 1983)

Views: 2782

Here is another public service announcement from The Alcoholism Center - this one featuring Ron Palillo (TV's Arnold Horshack from "Welcome Back, Kotter") where he addresses the issue of teen drinking problems.

The Alcoholism Center
55 East Jackson - Suite 1080
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 663-0610

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, January 4th 1983. (although it was probably made much earlier, say at least 1980)

The Alcoholism Center Featuring Levar Burton (PSA, 1980)

Views: 2128

Here is a public service announcement from The Alcoholism Center featuring Levar Burton where he addresses the issue of teen drinking problems.

What is that footage of the girl on the beach? From some movie-of-the-week?

The Alcoholism Center
55 East Jackson - Suite 1080
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 663-0610

This aired on local Chicago TV the last week of July 1980.

Epilepsy Foundation of America (PSA, 1979)

Views: 453

Here's a public service announcement for the Epilepsy Foundation of America, with shots of a little girl (not in a car seat or with a seat belt!) climbing over the seats inside a car, a child skateboarder, and a man on a motorcycle. The voiceover mentions that main causes of acquired epilepsy are falls and other accidents, and advises wearing seat belts and helmets to prevent it. The ending shot before the address is shown, is a fall victim being put in an ambulance.

Voiceove...

U.S. Postal Service - Victor Borge (PSA, 1983)

Views: 553

Here is a Public Service Annoucement from the United States Postal Service featuring comedic pianist Victor Borge. In this spot he reminds you to inform the post office early that you are moving, as well as using your correct ZIP code.

"Don't Make Your Mail Come Looking For You" (sounds ominous)

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1983.

U.S.D.A. - "Farmer Brown" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 3033

Here's a very memorable public service annoucement to help encourage kids to eat a variety of carbohydrates, including bread, rice, and cereal - they give you energy! Features the puppets Farmer Brown and his horse Fred singing about balanced meals.

"It's a fruit-a-veg-a-bread-a-milk-a-cheese-a-bean-a-meat!"

Brought to you by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summer of 1980.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - "Read The Instructions" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 1940

Here's a Public Service Annoucement from the Underwriters Laboratories (U.L. - An Independent Laboratory Testing For Public Safety) about the importance of reading the operating instructions of any product you buy.

FuzzyMemories FunFact: UL is based in Northbrook, IL.

"Boy Tried To Use Mower After Swim; Is Dead"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.