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Zorba With Anthony Quinn At The Arie Crown Theatre (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1411

Here's a commercial for the musical "Zorba" featuring Anthony Quinn (reprising his role from the film Zorba the Greek) at the Arie Crown Theatre - March 22nd 1983 through April 17th 1983.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

WLS Musicradio 89 - Larry Lujack - "Animal Stories" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 4425

Here's a fun promo for Larry Lujack and his "Animal Stories" with Little Tommy mornings on WLS Musicradio 89.

These were the glory days of Chicago Radio. :-)

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, April 7th, 1980.

ABC News - "Death of Karl Wallenda" (1978)

Views: 34899

Here is an ABC News report on the death of circus performer and tightrope walker Karl Wallenda, (of The Flying Wallendas) who fell to his death while performing at the age of 73.

From Wikipedia: "Karl attempted a walk between the two towers of the ten-story Condado Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on a wire stretched 37 metres (121 ft) above the pavement, but fell to his death when winds exceeded 48 kilometres per hour (30 miles per hour). The Wallenda family attributes th...

WFLD Channel 32 - Oak Park Village Mall (Commercial #3, 1976)

Views: 1380

Here's one more short 10 second spot for the Oak Park Village Mall. Remember this? When they blocked off Lake Street and created an outdoor "mall" much in the way they did with State Street?

This was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-30-76.

This likely aired on local Chicago TV in July of 1976.

WXRT 93.1 FM - "Give Our Rock A Listen!" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2577

Here's a commercial for radio station WXRT 93.1 FM.

"Chicago's Finest Rock" (and finest boom mike)

Featuring actor/musician Rick Pickren as the WXRT spokesman. Check out his website - BigStrikeMusic.com.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, March 13th 1983.

WFYR 103 And A Half FM - "Quick Knock" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1268

Here's a shorter version of the animated commercial for the radio station WFYR 103 and a Half FM (103.5). It pretty much repeats the last 10 seconds of the full version.

Features Paul McCartney and Wings' "Let 'em In".

"A Station And A Half"

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

WFYR 103.5 - "Chicago's Warmest Rock" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 3049

Here's another commercial for the radio station WFYR 103.5 FM.

"Chicago's Warmest Rock" (Not hot, just warm apparently)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, May 27th 1984.

Columbus Builders with Bob Bell (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2605

Here's a commercial for Columbus Builders, touting the benefits of their aluminum siding (namely, lower fuel costs).

Featuring Bob Bell (Bozo the Clown himself!) who was also a longtime staff announcer at WGN Channel 9.

"Just as Columbus discovered America, Columbus Builders have discovered that good workmanship and quality material, at reasonable, fair prices, will make you a happy homeowner."

This aired on local Chicago TV in May of 1981.

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

Views: 1418

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!