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Epson HX-20 Notebook Computer (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 3273

Here's another commercial which shows how far we've come in computers - for the Epson HX-20 notebook computer - the first "laptop".

If you ever want to print out a receipt for something, you're set.

Features actor Stephen Furst of "Animal House" fame.

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

Columbia Record & Tape Club - "Magic Mailbox" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 2208

Here's a commercial for the Columbia House Record & Tape Club featuring a magic theme.

"No Explanation"

This aired on local Rockford, IL TV in early January 1979. (not Chicago, but close enough)

Spelson Insurance Agency (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1627

Here is a commercial for Spelson Insurance Agency. Call 921-7600.

By 1979, Spelson had become House of Savings Inc (General Insurance Agency).

"Of Course!"

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1978.

Brookfield Zoo - "The Wildest Place Around" (Commercial #2, 1979)

Views: 754

Here is another, longer version of a commercial for Brookfield Zoo - The Wildest Place Around. Promoting their new addition to the Lion House - The Predator Ecology Exhibit. This is the 1 minute version - the other one is only 30 seconds long.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 24th 1979.

Handi-Wrap II - "You Ain't Got a Thing..."(Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2177

Here's a commercial I remember my Dad going around the house singing. :-)

"Oh you ain't got a thing, if you ain't got that cling! (Do-wrap, Do-wrap, Do-wrap...)"

Featuring Estelle Costanza from Seinfeld (Estelle Harris).

I believe this is from 1983.

WFLD Metromedia 32 - Sox Vs. Angels (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3322

Here's a promo for a game between the Chicago White Sox and California Angels which took place on Tuesday, June 12th 1984.

"The Best Seat In The House"

Voiceover by The Hawk - Ken Harrelson?

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 10th 1984.

Boushelle - "Upholstery Cleaning" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 12474

Here's another commercial for Boushelle - this one for upholstery cleaning. Clean all of your orange chairs, every single orange chair in your house if you want - for a great price.

Call HUdson 3-2700!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 5th 1978.

McGruff The Crime Dog - "The Gilstraps" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1042

Here's another public service announcement from McGruff the Crime Dog - "The Gilstraps" - making sure you're aware of some of the scams that thieves can pull, such as dressing up like movers and pretending to move the stuff in your house while really stealing it.

Has a Copyright of 1979. From the Ad Council.

Take a bite out'a crime!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, January 23rd 1981.

Dominick's Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #2, 1973)

Views: 1951

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Here's another commercial for Dominick's Finer Foods, with Elaine Mulqueen appearing in glorious color after years of being seen in black-and-white on Mulqueen's Kiddie A-Go-Go. Here, she spotlights the decor and atmosphere of, and service at, each Dominick's supermarket, as well as the more than 8,000 brands including Dominick's own famous Heritage House brand. Photo slides of the various items...