WLS Channel 7 - The Day After (Commercial Break #4, 1983)

Here is Commercial Break #4 during The Day After on WLS Channel 7 - an ABC Theater telemovie about the effects of a full-scale nuclear attack on the United States. No sponsor wanted to buy ad time after the bombs were dropped, so this was the last break until the end of the movie. A full hour and 19 minutes with no commercial breaks or interruptions of any kind! Includes:

Commodore Computers - Zortek

Extra Strength Dexatrim

Dollar Rent-a-Car (again)

Hot Tracks - from K-Tel records

ABC Theater bumper for The Day After (voiceover by Ernie Anderson)

Promo for ABC News Viewpoint special on The Day After with Ted Koppel, immediately following the movie

WLS Channel 7 Eyewitness News question poll regarding build up of nuclear weapons, giving two 1-900 numbers at 50 cents a call

The Loop FM 98 - "Lorelei Exercising"

T-Zone (again)

WLS 3:00 Movie bumper promo - "The Promise of Love" (voiceover by Ernie Anderson)

The Day After bumper

Warning notice - "Because the graphic depiction of the effects of a nuclear war may not be suitable for young viewers, parental discretion is advised." (anyone know the voiceover announcer?)

(Picture is kind of dark)

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, November 20th 1983.

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