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McDonald's - McDonaldland Plates (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2542

Here's a commercial for those ubiquitous McDonald's plastic kids plates that everyone seemed to have in the late-seventies.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 5th 1978.

Commonwealth Edison - "Another Day" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1198

Here's a spot for Commonwealth Edison showing how electricity is vital to the operation of a factory - the Intermatic Company.

"Working For You"

(quality is a little spotty because this was at the very end of a tape before it ran out)

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, November 5th 1979.

Fiddlesticks By Knickerbocker (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1546

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.

Avon Mirror Interiors - "Tips On Mirrors" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1957

Here's a local Detroit commercial talking about...uh...what were they selling again?

This aired on local Detroit TV on Thursday, April 7th 1977 (not Chicago TV, but still cool!)

Sears - "Save $1.33" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1021

Here's a quick ad for Sears advertising a tomorrow-only sale (Monday, November 5th 1979) with kid's long underwear.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 4th 1979.

S & H Green Stamps - "The Idea Book" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2778

Here's a neat commercial for S&H Green Stamps - featuring a whole store! Wow, does anyone remember these? Did they actually exist or were they just a plot device for this commercial?

"They make your money do more"

This aired on local Chicago TV on or about Wednesday, May 30th 1979.

The Science Fiction Film Awards (Part 8, 1978)

Views: 1925

Part 8, more cheese for your enjoyment. :-)

Featuring a tribute to Lon Chaney by quick-change artist Michael McGiveney. Also Wolfman Jack, and Wayland Flowers & Madame.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 20th 1978.

The Treasury - "Holiday Sale Items" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1886

Here's a holiday commercial for The Treasury - discount department stores - with sales on toys, Barbie dolls, bows, wrapping paper and more.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 23rd 1978.

Sony - "Dream Machines" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 880

Here's a commercial for the Sony Dream Machines - Alarm Clocks that gently wake you up, apparently.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, October 28th 1978.