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Allied Institute Of Technology - "Studying The Past" (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 744

Here's a memorable commercial for electronics training at the Allied Institute of Technology - where one of the brothers bemoans his fate "studying the past" while his brother builds ultra-modern robots or something.

This aired on local Chicago TV in January of 1985.

Peter Paul Almond Joy & Mounds - "Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2417

Here's one of those catchy commercials for Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars by Peter Paul Cadbury. This one has a high school theme.

"Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut...Sometimes You Don't!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, August 18th 1980.

Atari - "E.T. At Christmas" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3474

In a last ditch effort to sell copies of this game before putting them in a landfill, Atari made this commercial with E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial playing his own game on the Atari 2600 VCS.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 1st 1982.

Atari - Dig Dug (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2175

Here's a commercial for the video game Dig Dug by Atari. For the Atari 2600 and Atari 5200.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, November 29th 1983.

Ray Hara's King Datsun - "Holiday Sale" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1544

Here's a holiday commercial for Ray Hara's King Datsun (later known as King Nissan). Located at 740 Busse Highway in Park Ridge.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 20th 1981.

Illinois Lottery - "Date With A Nine" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1345

Here's a commercial for the Illinois Lottery featuring the anthropomorphic lotto balls. Features Nancy Serlin as Ball #0 and Nate Davis (father of director Andy Davis) as Ball #2.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 18th 1982.

Arrid Extra Dry With Jane Badler (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2643

Here is a commercial for Arrid Extra Dry Anti-Perspirant in new Baby Fresh Scent with Jane Badler (Diana of "V" fame).

"Get a Little Closer..." - Look out, she's really a lizard!!

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

Bubblicious Gum - "Rock Group" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1559

Here is one of those trippy animated commercials for Bubblicious gum. This one features kids in a rock group flying off into space. Wow. Far out, man.

"The ultimate bubble has the ultimate flavors - Regular, Wild Strawberry, and Juicy Orange." Woo.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, March 23nd, 1980.

The Greatest Hits Album By Sessions (Record Offer, 1983)

Views: 2601

Here's another record offer from Sessions - The Greatest Hits Album. A lot of great "Nite-Owl" songs on this one. :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, March 27th 1983.