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The Sound of Philadelphia (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 2941

Here's a record offer for The Sound of Philadelphia by Brookville Records.

Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Detroit TV on Monday, April 25th 1977. (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WCIU Channel 26 - "Howl-Around In Spanish" (ID, 1985?)

Views: 1756

Here's a station ID for WCIU Channel 26 given in Spanish, featuring the howl-around video effect.

Kind of neat, like it's Dr. Who. :-)

(music and voiceover doesn't start until about 15 seconds in)

Not sure when this aired but probably around 1985.

WCIU Channel 26 - "Spanish Lineup" (Promo, 1985?)

Views: 923

Here's a promo for some Spanish shows on WCIU Channel 26. Includes:

Diana Carolina
Especial De Guillermo Da Vila
En Bellas Artes
Concierto

Not sure exactly when this aired, but I believe it's from 1985.

McDonald's - "Elevator Mishap" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2511

Here's a commercial for McDonald's featuring Ronald McDonald as well as a notice of a public appearance by him at the Grand Re-Opening of the 2609 South Kedzie restaurant location on Saturday, May 31st 1980 at 10:30am and 2:00pm.

Voiceover by Jim Barton.

This aired on local Chicago TV Friday, May 30th 1980 at about 12:11pm!

McDade's - "A McDade's Christmas" (Commercial #5, 1982)

Views: 2079

Here's another Christmas commercial for McDade's advertising the Odyssey video game system by Magnavox and assorted accessories and cartridges for it.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 4th 1982.

Atari 5200 SuperSystem (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2264

Here's a commercial for the Atari 5200 SuperSystem - the descendant of the Atari 2600.

"Adapter coming soon."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 18th 1982.

Activision - Megamania (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2506

Here is a commercial for the Activision video game "Megamania" for the Atari 2600. Designed by Steve Cartwright.

Commercial features the rock band "The Tubes".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, November 13th 1982.

Jim Solway Chevrolet (Commercial #1, 1980)

Views: 1861

Here's a commercial for Jim Solway Chevrolet featuring a parody of Groucho Marx and You Bet Your Life. They were located at 2828 North Harlem Avenue at Diversey.

(picture's a bit fuzzy) ;-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, January 20th 1980 during the 11:24am to 11:33am timeframe.

White Fence Farm (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 5322

Here's a commercial for White Fence Farm restaurant. Good chicken and corn fritters. I have fond memories of going here as a kid.

Voiceover by Mal Bellairs - Long-time host at WBBM radio in the 50s and 60s.

This aired on local Chicago TV in July 1983.