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National Safety Council - "Detecting Gas Leaks" With John Cusack (PSA, 1977)

Views: 6892

Here's a public service announcement from the National Safety Council about teaching your kids to detect gas leaks. Featuring a cover version of "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Well, what do you guys say: Is that a young John Cusack?

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

WFLD Metromedia 32 - Son of Svengoolie (Break 8, Show #249)

Views: 2015

Here is commercial break #8 of WFLD Metromedia Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "The Eye Creatures". Includes:

Tostitos Tortilla Chips (Check out that vintage bag!)

Kinney Shoes

Breakstone's Sour Cream

Crystal Light

1st Metropolitan Builders

Son of Svengoolie bumper with Jim Barton

This aired on local Chicago television Saturday, April 28th 1984.

Atari 2600 - "Play It!" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1622

Here's an early commercial for the Atari 2600 VCS (Video Computer System) featuring shots from the Atari Star Ship, Black Jack, and Basketball cartridges - and featuring the celebrities Carol Channing and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Only 20 cartridges were available at the time.

"Don't Just Watch Television Tonight - Play It!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 26th 1978.

Columbus Builders with Bob Bell (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2615

Here's a commercial for Columbus Builders, touting the benefits of their aluminum siding (namely, lower fuel costs).

Featuring Bob Bell (Bozo the Clown himself!) who was also a longtime staff announcer at WGN Channel 9.

"Just as Columbus discovered America, Columbus Builders have discovered that good workmanship and quality material, at reasonable, fair prices, will make you a happy homeowner."

This aired on local Chicago TV in May of 1981.

Spray 'n Wash with Betty White (Commercial, 1976)

Views: 819

Here's a commercial for Spray 'n Wash laundry spot remover featuring Betty White, notable for the fact that it's not mentioned that it's Betty White.

Featuring an "authentic letter from Mrs. John S. Eagle of Redstone Arsenal, Alabama". Still makes me wonder who would write a letter to a cleaning product. Housewives sure were lonely back then.

(C)1975 Morton Norwich Products, Inc.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, May 23rd 1976. (1975 C...

NBC Network - Betcha Don't Know - "Twins" (PSA, 1982)

Views: 4547

Here's a public service message (announcement) from NBC, in association with the CTW (Children's Television Workshop) - Betcha Don't Know. This one teaches about the different types of twins and features Erik Estrada.

These aired for awhile during commercial breaks on NBC's Saturday Morning Cartoons lineup.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 4th 1982.

WFLD Metromedia Channel 32 - Son of Svengoolie (Break 1, Show #249)

Views: 2542

Here is commercial break #1 of WFLD Metromedia Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "The Eye Creatures". Includes:

Doorbell Sketch

Diar-Aid

Grandma's Rich & Chewy Cookies

Wonder Bread

All Detergent

Son of Svengoolie bumper with Jim Barton

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie.

This aired on local Chicago television Saturday, April 28th 1984.

U.S. Postal Service - "Good News" (PSA #2, 1981)

Views: 2529

Here is a shorter version of a Public Service Announcement from the United States Postal Service featuring Danielle Brisebois and her mother. In this spot they remind you to use the correct ZIP code.

The longer version can be seen here.

"Good News Travels Better in a Letter With The Right Zip."

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

Son of Svengoolie - "Goodbye..." (Break 12, Show #334 - Last Show)

Views: 2678

Here is the closing (a little bit cut off at the beginning) of WFLD Channel 32's Son of Svengoolie presenting the movie "Supersonic Man". This was his last show, #334. :-(

Original Airdate: Saturday, January 25th 1986. (His final show taped on Wednesday, January 22nd 1986)

Starring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie and Doug Scharf as Doug Graves. Also starring Jim Barton as himself.