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Way to Go! with Dr. Don (Episode 1, Part 3, 1979)

Views: 2096

Here is yet another version of the Way to Go! program produced by Field Communications - this one hosted by none other than Doctor Donald D. Rose (Dr. Don!). He of course was the voiceover guy for kid's programs on Field Stations including Super Cartoon Sunrise, Lunchtime Fun, and Afternoon Fun - which included shows such as Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, Tom & Jerry, The Flintstones, The Banana Splits, The Great Space Coaster, The Little Rascals, etc...

This is Part 2 of what I bel...

WSNS Channel 44 - Super Slam Lottery (Promo, 1975)

Views: 1090

Here's a promo for the Super Slam Lottery drawing on WSNS Channel 44, for Friday, June 20th at 7pm.

Voiceover by Linda Frost.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 17th 1975.

Fun Gum Toys by Remco (Commercial, 1968)

Views: 1675

Here's a commercial for "Fun Gum" toys by Remco, with over 35 pieces to make all sorts of variations of monsters, birds, and animals (the latter in a tie-in to the then-recent Rex Harrison version of "Doctor Dolittle").

Voiceover by ??

"Build piece by piece, and you'll discover / The nose from one makes the tail of another . . . "

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 27th 1968 during the 12pm to 1pm timeframe.

Super Mr. Potato Head (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2560

Here's a commercial for the Super Mr. Potato Head by Hasbro's "Romper Room" line. You can make either a Mr. Potato Head or a Lady Potato Head with the various accessories at your disposal.

This is the classic one, which includes the pipe. Remember when they got rid of the pipe later because they thought it encouraged kids to smoke?

"Comes with everything you see here."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 7th 1980.

Ronco Albums at Woolworth (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2368

Here's a commercial for various Ronco albums available at Woolworth & Woolco - Starfire, Solid Gold, Pure Disco, Star Time, Funky Favorites, and Super-Sonic.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 13th 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise (Opening, 1978)

Views: 5068

Here's the first opening titles for WFLD Channel 32's Super Cartoon Sunrise.

This opening (which we previously saw a promo for) spotlights Woody Woodpecker, Tom & Jerry, Popeye, and Fred Flintstone & Friends (a syndicated package of 1970s episodes, not to be confused with the original Flintstones series which was still being run by WGN Channel 9 at this point).

WFLD Channel 32 - Lunchtime Fun - "Underdog" (Bumper #2, 1981)

Views: 988

Here's another bumper (music only - no announcer) to Lunchtime Fun featuring Underdog on WFLD Channel 32. You can see the graphics were updated to a "lunchtable" from the earlier 1980 version. These graphics would be used for the next 2 or 3 years.

This aired on local Chicago TV Tuesday, August 25th 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - Lunchtime Fun - Underdog (Bumper #1, 1981)

Views: 1103

Here's a bumper to Lunchtime Fun featuring Underdog on WFLD Channel 32. You can see the graphics were updated to a "lunchtable" from the earlier 1980 version. These graphics would be used for the next 2 or 3 years.

Voiceover by Dr. Don.

This aired on local Chicago TV Tuesday, August 25th 1981.

Fun-For-All With Frazier Thomas (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2607

Here's a commercial for the Fun-For-All program which benefited the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Kids would write away for an activity booklet that would tell you how to start your own backyard carnival, pet show, treasure hunt, and many other activities which would help benefit Jerry's Kids.

Featuring Frazier Thomas.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, July 9th 1981.