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Olympia Dodge - "Space-Age Technology" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1425

Here's a commercial for Olympia Dodge with Bill Frank talking about their "Star Warranteed" program. Olympia Dodge locations were Route 30 and Western in Chicago Heights, 5549 Mannheim in La Grange, and Mannheim and Oakton in Des Plaines.

"As close to new as space-age technology will allow."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, June 29th 1981 @ about 3:00am!

WBBM Channel 2 - The Best of CBS - "The Night That Panicked America" (Opening & Pre-Movie Break, 1979)

Views: 1471

Here's the opening moments of The Best of CBS presentation of the 1975 made-for-TV movie "The Night That Panicked America" on WBBM Channel 2. Includes:

Station ID slide (seen briefly)

Show opening (slightly cut-off at the beginning?) with clip excerpts from upcoming film (opening voiceover by Jerry Harper) (music is "Heavy Action" by legendary production music composer Johnny Pearson - same music was used as the theme for Monday Night Football for many y...

Oakbrook Center - "What I Want For Christmas" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1147

Here's a brief, 10-second commercial for Oakbrook Center in the Village of Oak Brook, with a fur coat-wearing lady delivering a long list to Santa of what gifts she wants for Christmas - from such brands as Bonwit Teller, Neiman Marcus, Sears, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor and Marshall Field's.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 18th 1981 during the 4:30pm to 5:30pm timeframe.

Grand Elm AMC/Jeep - "The Big Guys" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1810

Here's a commercial for Grand Elm AMC/Jeep at 6940 West Grand in Chicago. 2 blocks east of Grand and Harlem.

"The Big Guys with the Right Car Buys."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Tuesday, February 20th 1979.

Dave Cory Ford - "100 Truck-A-Thon" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1979

Here's a commercial for Dave Cory Ford - 6200 West Touhy Avenue next to the Leaning Tower in Niles - wait a sec, wasn't that King Datsun (Nissan)? Yep, they eventually moved there, but in the earlier days it was Dave Cory Ford I guess.

The spokesman is not "Dave Cory" but an actor - not sure what his name is but I've seen him in another commercial local to Rochester, New York on YouTube.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, September 20th 1980.

Jewel - "Generic Brands" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 4243

Here's a commercial for Jewel Food Stores, touting the value of cheaper generic-brand foods in general, and generic-brand dairy products in particular.

I used to love going down the generic aisle in Jewel when I was a kid because it seemed like some kind of Twilight Zone episode in an Orwellian society - hey there's - "DIET COLA" - over here and look it's "CORN TORTILLA CHIPS" over there! It was neat in a weird sort of way. :-)

Voiceover by Joe Sl...

Burger Chef - "The Mariner" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 18274

Here's a commercial for Burger Chef featuring their new "Mariner" fish dinner.

"You get more to like at Burger Chef."

This aired on local Detroit TV on Sunday, April 3rd 1977 during the 6pm to 7pm hour. (can't tell if the Copyright says 1976 or not)

Kill Or Be Killed (Trailer For TV, 1980)

Views: 3648

Here's a theatrical movie trailer for TV for the film "Kill Or Be Killed".

"The Greatest Hollywood Martial Arts Movie Ever Made." Hmm...

This aired on local Milwaukee TV in May 1980.

Chicago Savings & Loan - "Semi-Free TV" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1480

Here's another commercial for Chicago Savings and Loan - offering a free TV if you open an account. Their home office was at 6245 South Western Avenue.

Featuring Al Nuti.

"Federal regulation requires substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Cost of television paid by portion of initial $1,500 before interest is earned."

"We're a lot like you..."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Thursday, March 30th 1978.