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House Of Lewis (Commercial #2, 1978)

Views: 808

Here's a shorter commercial for House of Lewis featuring the owner Lewis Pitzele.

House of Lewis used to be a major sponsor of the original Svengoolie program on WFLD. Lewis would often do two-minute-long commercials where he would interact and joke around with Jerry G. Bishop.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.

Trak Auto with Schneider (Commercial, 1987)

Views: 1496

Here's a commercial for Trak Auto, with Pat Harrington in character as "Dwayne Schneider" from the TV series One Day at a Time, extolling the virtues of their service and prices.

"If you need it, Trak's got it."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, August 20th 1987 during the 10pm to 10:30pm timeframe.

Maywood Park - "The Pace Setter" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2214

Here's a local commercial for Maywood Park - which features harness racing, located in Melrose Park, IL. This one is advertising their free ski hat giveaway on November 1st.

I wonder what that horse is doing today?

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 29th 1980.

Lincoln Carpeting - "Can You Swing A Shag?" (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 3714

Quality isn't the greatest, but here's the oldest Lincoln Carpeting commercial yet found. Check out that stash on Al Parker!

Call NA-2900 for Chicago's Largest Shop-At-Home Service!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 20th 1975.

Victory Auto Wreckers - "Car Door Mishap" (Commercial, 1992)

Views: 6994

Here's one of (if not the most) famous commercials ever - the Victory Auto Wreckers ad where the car door almost falls on the guy's foot. Contrary to popular belief, this ad originated in May of 1985 - despite the 70s-looking wristband/watch the guy is wearing.

Featuring Bob Zajdel as the hapless car owner and Luis ? as the tow-truck driver, who were both employees at the time.

Also - WGN-TV veteran Bob Kastigar says, "Jeff Glauberg did the original tap...

McDonald's - "Happy Holidays" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1730

Here's a commercial for McDonald's with a holiday ice skating theme.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 21st 1982.

Lincoln Carpeting - "Huckster" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1644

Here's another commercial for Lincoln Carpeting, this one featuring a "huckster" salesman type character.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, April 18th 1980.

Howard Pontiac - "Advice From Smother" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2666

Here's a commercial for Howard Pontiac featuring Howard's smother - er, I mean mother. I guess she wasn't baking cookies for him yet.

Howard Pontiac - Elmhurst - on Grand Avenue.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 6th 1980.

Victory Auto Wreckers (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 4688

Here's another Victory Auto Wreckers commercial variation.

Featuring Jim Ostrander and Jose "Louie" Arroyo.

Voiceover by Carl Greyson.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 21st 1981.