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Religion In American Life - "Test On Life" (PSA, 1980)

Views: 1889

Here's a public service annoucement from RIAL - Religion in American Life (and the Ad Council) - featuring the "Test On Life".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, August 3rd 1980.

U.S. Department Of Transportation - "Kalaka: Share The Ride" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 2444

Here's an animated Public Service Annoucement with a Noah's Ark take-off from the U.S. Department of Transportation asking you to follow "Kalaka" - the practice of sharing a ride. Why it's called "Kalaka" I have no idea.

This aired on local Chicago TV during the third week of March 1982.

Boy Scouts - "Get In Touch" (PSA #1, 1981)

Views: 661

Here's another public service annoucement for the Boy Scouts featuring that unfortunate slogan. Check out another, extended one in this series here.

Get in Touch - Get in Scouting.

Voiceover by Lou Rawls.

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

Neediest Families Christmas Fund (Local PSA, 1978)

Views: 1514

Here's a quick local public service announcement for the Neediest Families Christmas Fund.

Voiceover by Bob Carrington.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Monday, December 18th 1978.

Chicago Arson Hotline (PSA, 1983)

Views: 677

Here is a Public Service Announcment for the Chicago Arson Hotline - 922-2323 - the number to call if you suspect arson. (cut off at beginning slightly)

(The fireman's accent sounds kind of New Yorkish - bet this wasn't filmed here)

From the Illinois Arson Control Assistance Program.

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

Views: 872

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.

The American Veterinary Medical Association - "Canine Parvovirus" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1421

Here's a public service annoucement message from The American Veterinary Medical Association regarding canine parvovirus - a highly infectious disease affecting dogs.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, February 25th 1981 at about 2:56am.

Chicago Police Non-Emergency (Local PSA, 1982)

Views: 717

Here is a PSA for Chicago Police Department Non-Emergency services at 744-4000. This tried to get people to stop calling 911 for non-emergencies.

This PSA aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday August 24th, 1982.

Cook County Jail - The Pace Institute (PSA, 1978)

Views: 2372

Here's a Public Service Annoucement regarding the Pace private school - an educational organization inside Cook County Jail where inmates can learn new skills. And they're still operating.

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