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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.

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.

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

Views: 1956

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!)

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

Views: 2777

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: 1922

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.

Parker Brothers - Clue (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1389

Here's a commercial for the classic board game "Clue" by Parker Brothers.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 28th 1979.

Sony - "Dream Machines" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 876

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.

The Thing (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1935

Here is a neat commercial for "The Thing" toy by Funstuf. He was, of course, a character from The Fantastic Four.

Remember kids: "With a few pumps of the inflator, you can make 'The Thing' expand in size." ;-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 29th 1979.