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Ronald Reagan - "Prepared for Peace" (Political Ad, 1984)

Views: 1609

Here is another political ad that got a lot of attention - the one for Reagan with the bear that symbolized Russia.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, October 31st 1984.

Chicago White Sox - Fan Appreciation Day (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3187

Here's a promo for the Chicago White Sox for a Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 23rd 1984 where you can win thousands of prizes, including a microwave oven!

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1984.

Dream Away (Commercial Offer, 1984)

Views: 1864

Here is one of the most laughable TV offers ever - Dream Away - a "dietary aid" that supposedly makes you lose weight while you're sleeping.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1984.

American Medical Association - "Don't Even Start!" (PSA, 1984)

Views: 880

Here's a Public Service Announcment from the American Medical Association addressing young people smoking - "Don't Even Start".

"Smoking is so much fun, you could die laughing."

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1984, although it may have been produced quite a bit earlier.

WFLD Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie - "MisteRobber's Neighborhood" (1980)

Views: 3140

Here's another classic Son of Sven bit, "MisteRobber's Neighborhood", a parody of the Mr. Rogers' show, which was done well before Eddie Murphy's SNL parody. This is the first airing of the bit from episode number 34 where the movie was "I Was a Teenage Werewolf".

Featuring Rich Koz as Sven and "Mister Robber".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 23rd 1980.

WBBM Channel 2 - The CBS Morning News - "Those New-Fangled CDs" (1984)

Views: 3833

Here is an interesting piece from The CBS Morning News from when Compact Discs were relatively new, by Betty (or Betsy) Ashton, Consumer Editor of WCBS-TV New York. Introducing the story and speaking to her afterwards is Phyllis George.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, October 30th 1984.

WLS Channel 7 - The 1981 State Street Christmas Parade (Excerpt)

Views: 3746

Here is the last 12 minutes of The 45th Annual State Street Christmas Parade, from 1981, hosted by Joel Daly and Diane Allen. Subtitled, "Santa's Fantasy" (?) Featuring:

Buckets The Clown (Hey, he's no Bozo, but who is?)
WCFL 1000 Personality Float
Abraham Lincoln High School Marching Band from Bloomington, Minnesota
The Chimney Sweeps
Chicago Police/American Legion Marching Band
Santa and his sleigh!
Frank Mathie getting swamped by k...

Disney's Christmas All-Time Favorites (Record Offer, 1984)

Views: 4038

Here's another Disney record offer, this one for the Christmas All-Time Favorites.

Main voiceover by ??. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1984.

WFLD Channel 32 - The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliché" (Part 1, 1989)

Views: 615

Here is Part 1 of a funny holiday themed sketch from The Koz Zone - "It's a Wonderful Cliche".

This is from Episode 22, which featured the movie "The Champ".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, December 23rd 1989.