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WFLD Channel 32 - "Merry Christmas" (1979)

Views: 2315

Here's a rare WFLD Channel 32 "Merry Christmas" montage, with clips from All in the Family, Happy Days, and M*A*S*H, and some Chicago street scenes. Featuring the song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1979.

Toys "R" Us (Christmas Commercial #4, 1981)

Views: 2404

Here's an animated Christmas commercial for Toys "R" Us, with Geoffrey the Giraffe and his family gathered 'round the fireplace before heading off to the area Toys "R" Us store to sample all the toys being offered - all to a special holiday-themed arrangement of "The World's Biggest Toy Store...The Biggest Selection" jingle.

This particular (and memorable) ad had aired at least since 1976, but in this form (with a notice t...

WGN Channel 9 - Season's Greetings - "White Christmas" (1979)

Views: 2283

Here is another Season's Greetings message from "The WGN Family" featuring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen in a scene from the movie "White Christmas". This would run during commercial breaks around the holidays.

Also features at the end, the "WGN Season's Greetings Christmas Tree" bumper slate previously posted.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 18th 1979. (28 years ago today!)

A Christmas Moment - "Argentina" With Lorenzo Lamas (Incomplete, 1982)

Views: 1347

Here's one of another series of short pieces (this one incomplete) on different country's Christmas celebrations, featuring celebrities - in this case, Lorenzo Lamas. Here he talks about the traditions of Argentina.

Brought to you by The Bell System - Bell Brings the World Closer.

These seem very similar to the other series "The 24 Days of Christmas" - I think they just repackaged them with a different title.

Ending voiceover by Jack Taylor.
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The Christian Children's Fund - "The Appleby's Christmas" (Incomplete) (1979)

Views: 501

Here is an (unfortunately, incomplete) charity solicitation from The Christian Children's Fund called "The Appleby's Christmas", asking you to donate to help needy children.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.

CBS Network - Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales & Twas The Night Before Christmas (Promo, 1980)

Views: 1376

Here's a CBS Network promo for two Christmas specials coming up on Saturday, December 13th 1980 - "Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales" and the Rankin-Bass special, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" Also includes a CBS "EYE-D" at the end. (voiceover by ??)

Main voiceover by ??

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 9th 1980 during the 8pm to 10pm timeframe.

CBS Network - "Johnny Cash & Andy Williams Christmas Specials" (Promo, 1982)

Views: 2017

Here is a CBS Network promo for a couple of Christmas specials - "Johnny Cash: A Merry Memphis Christmas" and "Andy Williams' Early New England Christmas" which aired Tuesday, December 7th 1982.

Voiceover by ??

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 6th 1982.

Zayre - "Non-Stop Christmas Sale" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 5022

Here's a holiday commercial for Zayre and their 36-hour Christmas sale.

Background music: "Full Throttle" by Brian Bennett (from the KPM library disc album Hot Wax, KPM 1177, released 1976)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, November 23rd 1978.

Little Debbie - "Let Santa Decide" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 1518

Here's a Christmas commercial for Little Debbie snacks. Is that Sarah Michelle Gellar? Looks a bit like her.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1984.