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Smile America (PSA, 1981)

Views: 3135

Here's one that someone requested a long time ago...(I remember!) A public service announcement for Smile America. This is hilarious..ly bad.

Someone track down this guy...please. He must explain himself. ;-)

Brought To You in Cooperation With the Chicago Dental Society.

"So come on Smile America..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on (most likely) Wednesday, July 15th 1981. (give or take a day)

U.S.D.A. - "Sal & Arnie At The Germs Convention" (PSA, 1977)

Views: 2038

Here's a public service announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture featuring a kid recounting his story of "Sal and Arnie" attending the Germs Convention on a turkey before getting zapped in the oven. "See what I mean?" Uh, no...not really.

Write to:

"Food Safety"
Washington, D.C.
20250

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, April 17th 1977.

WSNS Channel 44 - It Takes a Thief (Open, 1982)

Views: 1431

Here is the open from It Takes a Thief on WSNS Channel 44 from 1982. Includes:

Will Rogers Institute with Lucie Arnaz- White Plains, New York - PSA

WSNS TV 44 Chicago "Flowers" bumper (voiceover by Don Ferris)

Beginning of "It Takes a Thief"

Jewish Chautauqua Society - "Take Care of Your Parents" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 782

Here's a brief public service announcement from the Jewish Chautauqua Society, emphasizing how parents who took care of you when you were young, now need you to take care of them when they are elderly.

Voiceover by ?? (sounds almost like Norman Rose).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, May 2nd 1979 during the 3:30pm to 5:00pm timeframe.

Chicago Arson Hotline (PSA, 1983)

Views: 687

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.

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

Views: 1051

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.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - "Christmas Safety Elves" (PSA, 1978)

Views: 2256

Here's a holiday leftover...a safety public service announcement about Christmas lights given by two elves...from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

FuzzyMemories FunFact: UL is based in Northbrook, IL.

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

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.

U.S. Postal Service - Victor Borge (PSA, 1983)

Views: 560

Here is a Public Service Annoucement from the United States Postal Service featuring comedic pianist Victor Borge. In this spot he reminds you to inform the post office early that you are moving, as well as using your correct ZIP code.

"Don't Make Your Mail Come Looking For You" (sounds ominous)

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1983.