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Slave I by Kenner (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1950

Here's a cool commercial for Boba Fett's Slave I ship from the Empire Strikes Back Star Wars collection by Kenner.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, September 22nd 1981. (1980 Copyright)

Yoda & R2-D2 By Kenner (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2764

Here's a commercial for the Yoda and R2-D2 with sensor-scope action figures by Kenner, from the Star Wars Empire Strikes Back collection.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, April 12th 1982. (1981 Copyright)

The Peddalciser (Commercial Offer, 1983)

Views: 1306

Here's a commercial offer for the Peddalciser [sic] - exercise by moving bike pedals with your hands. From "H. Hansen Health Products Div."

I guess Pedalciser was already copyrighted?

Main voiceover by ?? Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 5th 1983.

WBBM Channel 2 - A Merry Olde Christmas (Part 2, 1984)

Views: 1515

Here's Part 2 of A Merry Olde Christmas, a look at Christmas celebrations in and around London, England that was hosted by Bob Wallace and aired on WBBM Channel 2. From the original master tape. Includes:

"We now return to A Merry Olde Christmas" bumper (voiceover by ??)

Shots of double-decker buses passing by London streets, traffic travelling on two-way streets whose directions are the reverse of U.S. streets, police "bobbies," pigeons in Hyde P...

Kodak Film - "America's Storyteller" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 1463

Here's another commercial for Kodak film, celebrating their 100th Anniversary (1880-1980) as America's Storyteller. This one features an appearance by Hank Aaron.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 28th 1980.

The Great B.B. King (Record Offer, 1978)

Views: 2170

Here's a record offer for "The Great B.B. King" by Fairway Records.

Main voiceover by Wendell Craig. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978 during the 12 noon to 1pm hour.

WBBS Channel 60 - Conexion De Empleos (1985)

Views: 2571

Here's an "Employment Connection" bulletin board in Spanish on WBBS Channel 60.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 9th 1985.

Hamm's Beer - "Duck Trouble" (1980)

Views: 4176

Here's one of the memorable animated commercials (in color) for Hamm's, the beer refreshing, starring the Hamm's bear and a duck family that gets sucked into some rapids.

Ah, the days when you could use a cartoon to advertise beer.

Featuring the "From the land of sky-blue waters..." jingle.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, April 2nd 1980.

Berlands Paint & Wallpaper City (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1532

Here's a commercial for PG Berlands Paint and Wallpaper City - Home Decorating Discount Centers.

Voiceover by Merri Dee.

"Since 1936"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, May 30th 1982.