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WFLD Channel 32 - The WFLD Mystery Man Contest - "Hat" (1980)

Views: 1801

Here's a neat clip for a contest WFLD Channel 32 had called WFLD Mystery Man - where you would have to identify which cartoon character certain features of the "Mystery Man" was made up of. 3 out of 5 correctly identified pieces wins. One piece was revealed each day. The one show here is the Mystery Man's hat - whose is it? Special bonus clue every day between 5 and 6:30!

You could win prizes such as a $100 Toys-R-Us gift certificate, one of 90 $10 Toys-R-Us gift certificat...

Scotch Magic Tape - "Invisible Man" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3142

Here is one of those old "Invisible Man" commercials for Scotch Magic Transparent Tape by 3M.

I used to love these growing up (though they did freak me out a bit). :-)

Maybe it was because they were shot on videotape, as opposed to film, which gave them a more immediate and less cinematic look.

"It's Magic"

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV in December of 1978.

WFLD Channel 32 - He-Man (Commercial Break #8, 1987)

Views: 2436

Here is a commercial break from He-Man on WFLD Channel 32 from 1987. Includes:

He-Man Orko bumper

The Real Ghostbusters promo (yet again)

Cheerios (Unsinkable Taste)

Scribble Stix by Coleco Kids (again)

Dick Van Dyke Fire Prevention PSA - "Have 2 Ways Out" - Learn Not to Burn (again)

Popeye PSA - "Childproofing Your Household" (jeez, how many of these PSAs were there?)

He-Man Orko bumper

WLS Channel 7 - Rich Man, Poor Man - Part 9 (Commercial Break, 1976)

Views: 2148

Here's a commercial break during Part 9 (the final night) of the mini-series Rich Man, Poor Man on WLS Channel 7. Includes:

Commercial: Cricket and Super Cricket lighters by Gillette

Commercial: Soft & Dri anti-perspirant - "Panic Button"

Commercial: Era detergent

ABC Novel For Television - "Rich Man, Poor Man" bumper (voiceover by Ernie Anderson)

ABC S.W.A.T. bumper promo (voiceover by Scott Vincent)
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WFLD Channel 32 - He-Man (Commercial Break #6, 1987)

Views: 2454

Here is a commercial break from He-Man on WFLD Channel 32 from 1987. Includes:

He-Man Orko bumper

Dennis the Menace cartoon promo (ugh, again)

Smurfs Pasta

Fruit Roll-ups and Fruit Wrinkles (again)

Dairy Nutrition Council, Inc. PSA

Popeye PSA - "Germs" (again) (Who knew Popeye was a philatelist?)

He-Man Orko bumper

WFLD Channel 32 - The WFLD Mystery Man Contest - "Legs & Feet" (1980)

Views: 2277

Here's another neat clip for a contest WFLD Channel 32 had called WFLD Mystery Man - where you would have to identify which cartoon character certain features of the "Mystery Man" was made up of. 3 out of 5 correctly identified pieces wins. One piece was revealed each day. The one show here is the Mystery Man's Legs & Feet - whose is it? (Think Spinach) Special bonus clue every day between 5 and 6:30!

You could win prizes such as a $100 Toys-R-Us gift certificate, one of 90 $1...

Play-Doh Fun Factory - "Frogger Fun Kit"(Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1601

Here's a commercial for the Kenner Play-Doh Fun Factory with free Frogger Fun Kit.

(If they had a Simpsons-themed set it would be called Play-D'oh!) :-)

This aired on local Chicago TV in February 1983. (1982 Copyright)

WFLD Channel 32 - American League Championship Series - Sox Vs. Orioles - Game 1 (Opening, 1983)

Views: 5925

Here is the opening 8 minutes of Game 1 of the 1983 American League Championship Series, which was played between the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles.

You get to see the cool Channel 32 graphics for their Sox coverage at the time, as well as the starting lineups and opening banter by announcers Don Drysdale and Ken Harrelson.

(By the way, the Sox won this game 2-1, but lost the series 3-1) :-(

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesda...

WFLD Channel 32 - He-Man (Commercial Break #9, 1987)

Views: 2211

Here is a commercial break from He-Man on WFLD Channel 32 from 1987. Includes:

He-Man Orko bumper

Dr. Science promo (Duck's Breath Mystery Theater)

Golden Grahams (again)

G.I. Joe

National Safety Council PSA - Baby Sleeping Safety

Popeye PSA - "Keep Babies Away from Houseplants" (jeez Popeye, is there anything we shouldn't be afraid of?)

He-Man Orko bumper (return)