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Dusty Tennis Sports Set by Kenner (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 889

Here's a commercial for Dusty and Sky, two dolls who could be made up to have come back from tennis or swimming and getting ready for a party. With the option to buy other outfits for either doll as part of a display. Each doll sold separately (of course).

Officially under the heading of the "Dusty Tennis Sports Set," from Kenner.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00pm to 1:00pm timeframe.

WGN Channel 9 - People, Places & Things - "Christmas Around the World" (1979)

Views: 1473

Here is a community calendar announcement from WGN Channel 9 which they dubbed "People, Places & Things" - this one regarding the 38th annual "Christmas Around the World" festival at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Voiceover by Bob Bell.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 10th 1979.

Your Local Lung Association - "Christmas Seals" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2279

Here's a christmas-themed Public Service Announcement from Your Local Lung Association showcasing the Christmas Seals designs for that year. Features a chorus of children singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".

"a matter of life and breath."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 13th 1979.

WGN Channel 9 - Ray Rayner And His Friends (Open, 1979)

Views: 6546

Here is the opening for Ray Rayner and His Friends (A.K.A. The Ray Rayner Show) on WGN Channel 9 - unfortunately the tape cuts off before the show really begins, but we do get to see Ray say Good Morning. :-)

Also includes a "Last Farewell" WGN Station ID at the beginning with Bob Bell announcing.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, November 28th 1979 @ 7:00am!

Service Chevrolet (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2248

Here's a commercial for Service Chevrolet. They were located in Elmwood Park at 2828 North Harlem Avenue at Diversey.

This place later became Jim Solway Chevrolet.

(audio was really low so I had to boost it which accounts for the hiss)

"And we service what we sell!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 16th 1979.

Highland Plaza Mall - "Robin Appearance #2" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 1034

Not from a Chicago airing, but still interesting - here's a commercial from Highland Plaza Mall (Hixon Pike at Ashland Terrace) promoting another area appearance by Robin (Burt Ward from the 1966-68 Batman TV series) on Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th at the mall after school.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chattanooga, Tennessee TV the first week of December 1977.

WGN Channel 9 - Newsbreak With Jack Taylor (#1, 1978)

Views: 2511

Here's an extra fuzzy Newsbreak with Jack Taylor on WGN Channel 9.

Stories include:

Allstate insurance raises their rates

Roland Burris finally wins against John Castle after Castle finally concedes

2 intruders in Oneonta, Alabama kill a farmer and his wife and leave his three children and his mother badly wounded

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 10th 1978.

The Rutles Album (Commercial + WMAQ 5 Station ID [Partial], 1978)

Views: 2426

Here is a commercial for an album by The Rutles, which aired during a commercial break for The Rutles special, "All You Need Is Cash".

Album available at Laury's (Anyone remember this chain?).

Also includes a cool (partial) animated WMAQ Channel 5 NBC station ID.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 22nd 1978.

Manor Care Nursing Center - "See What a Nursing Center Can Be" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1070

Here's a commercial for Manor Care Nursing Center, emphasizing their quality of care and encouraging older people to maintain their quality of life. At the end of this ad, one of their addresses - in Rolling Meadows, 4225 Kirchoff Road - is shown on the lower third of the screen.

Voiceover by ??

"A place for living, for enjoying, for growing strong again."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, April 30th 1978.