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Snoopy Splash n' Play by Hasbro (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1763

Here's a commercial for the Snoopy Splash n' Play (with Woodstock thrown in for good measure) by Hasbro. The hyperobservant will notice that Snoopy splashes counterclockwise while Woodstock splashes clockwise. Garden hose not included. ;-)

"But soon you're soakin' through / 'Cause that's what's fun for you."

Peanuts Characters - (C) 1958, 1965 United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, July 5th...

American Dental Association - "Periodontal Disease" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2020

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. Features a witch cooking up a potion to fight Periodontal Disease, as well as a talking frog with easier methods.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, October 22nd 1979.

Omnibot by Tomy (Commercial, 1985)

Views: 1484

Here's a commercial for Omnibot from Tomy.

Here, remote-controlled robots make like ordinary human beings in various situations (around swimming pools, at old Western saloons, and waiting for subways), all at the touch of a hand or through a programmer which takes ordinary audio cassette tapes.

These were way-expensive to buy when I was a kid (or at least the Omnibot 2000 was) but I did have a friend who had the Verbot, a cheaper version also from Tomy.<...

Millennium Falcon & Snowspeeder by Kenner (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 1893

Here's a commercial for the Millennium Falcon and Rebel-Armored Snowspeeder by Kenner, from the Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back collection.

"Sold separately. Action figures also sold separately."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 4th 1981 during the 4:00pm to 4:30pm timeframe.

Picam Ski & Skate (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 610

Here's a commercial for Picam Ski & Skate - or is that Skate & Ski? - for children to go downhill during snowy days, and fun demonstrations thereof.

Available at Walgreen Drug and all participating Walgreen Agency stores, as well as Goldblatt's (Notions Dept.), Korvettes, and Turnstyle.

Main voiceover by ?? . Ending voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00pm to 1:00pm timeframe.

Parker Brothers - ROM : The Space Knight (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1384

Here's a commercial for ROM: The Space Knight by Parker Brothers - the electronic robot toy which they also made a comic book of if I recall correctly.

Now that Rahm Emanuel is in charge of Chicago, maybe he can come up with a slightly-modified version of this toy - RAHM : The Space Mayor.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 28th 1979.

The Spooky Stories Line (Commercial, 1988)

Views: 2356

Here's a commercial for the Spooky Stories line - a 1-900 number that you would call up to hear a recorded voice tell you scary and spooky things...like how much the call is costing you. 1-900-909-3344.

Remember kids, a portion of each call goes to Special Olympics International - so that makes it ok.

Operated by Teleline.

"Children, be sure to get your parents permission before you call."

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Summe...

American Dental Association - "Nursing Bottle Mouth" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1392

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one warns against giving babies bottles with sugary liquids or milk when being put to sleep lest they get Nursing Bottle Mouth.

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1981.

CBS: On The Air (Part 7) - "Game Shows" (1978)

Views: 3452

Art Linkletter passed away yesterday (1912-2010). He was best known for the shows House Party and Kids Say the Darndest Things. Here he is featured in a segment from CBS: On The Air - A Celebration of 50 Years (Part 7) which highlighted some of the network's fabulous game, quiz, and panel shows.

Rest in peace, Art.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, April 1st 1978 during the 7:30-10pm timeframe.