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United Negro College Fund - "History Lesson" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 2163

Here is a public service annoucement from the United Negro College Fund showing how a symbol of slavery was turned into something positive.

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, September 22nd 1981.

National Retired Teachers Association (PSA, 1979)

Views: 1878

Here's a Public Service Announcement from the NRTA - the National Retired Teachers Association.

Featuring Dewey Noblitt, a retired teacher of the Seattle school system.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, January 20th 1979.

Religion In American Life - "The Ten Commandments" (PSA, 1983)

Views: 1307

Here's a public service annoucement from RIAL - Religion in American Life (and the Ad Council) - featuring some kids reciting the 10 Commandments. (and messing up a bit)

"Love thy family. Worship together."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, September 4th 1983.

Religion In American Life - "Test On Life" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 1894

Here's a public service annoucement from RIAL - Religion in American Life (and the Ad Council) - featuring the "Test On Life".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, August 3rd 1980.

U.S. Department Of Transportation - "Kalaka: Share The Ride" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 2450

Here's an animated Public Service Annoucement with a Noah's Ark take-off from the U.S. Department of Transportation asking you to follow "Kalaka" - the practice of sharing a ride. Why it's called "Kalaka" I have no idea.

This aired on local Chicago TV during the third week of March 1982.

Veterans Administration - "Priority Card" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 730

Here is a public service announcement for the Veterans Administration introducing their new Priority Card.

Voiceover by Peter Thomas.

"The Veterans Administration - Proud to Serve You Now!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 23rd 1979.

Boy Scouts - "Get In Touch" (PSA #1, 1981)

Views: 666

Here's another public service annoucement for the Boy Scouts featuring that unfortunate slogan. Check out another, extended one in this series here.

Get in Touch - Get in Scouting.

Voiceover by Lou Rawls.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

National Committee For Prevention Of Child Abuse - "Words Hurt" (PSA, 1987)

Views: 1143

Here's a memorable Public Service Announcement from the Ad Council and National Committee For Prevention Of Child Abuse.

"Take time out. Don't take it out on your kid."

This aired on local Chicago TV early Friday, July 3rd 1987.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - "Read The Instructions" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 1950

Here's a Public Service Annoucement from the Underwriters Laboratories (U.L. - An Independent Laboratory Testing For Public Safety) about the importance of reading the operating instructions of any product you buy.

FuzzyMemories FunFact: UL is based in Northbrook, IL.

"Boy Tried To Use Mower After Swim; Is Dead"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.