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Michael Bakalis - Democrat For Governor (Political Ad #2, 1978)

Views: 1464

Here's another political ad for Michael J. Bakalis - Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois against the re-election of "Big Jim" Thompson.

Where are they now: Mike Bakalis currently teaches on the faculty of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Paid for by Citizens for Bakalis.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, November 5th 1978.

ABC Records - Steely Dan - Aja (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 12359

Here's a cool promo commercial for Steely Dan's Aja album on ABC Records.

Voiceover by Eartha Kitt. (RaaarRRaaRRAar!)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, June 15th 1978.

Jewel Food Stores - "Steak & Lettuce" (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 2915

Here's a commercial for Jewel Food Stores featuring sales that week on Steak and Lettuce. There's that Jewel Grand Bazaar logo again.

Voiceover by Joe Slattery.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 4th 1977.

Son Of Svengoolie - Pothole Speedway (198?)

Views: 1946

Here's a classic Son of Sven bit - "Pothole Speedway" - a parody of those annoying commercials advertising "Sunday, SUNDAY!". Not sure what episode this first aired on.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 198?

Disney's Christmas All-Time Favorites (Record Offer, 1984)

Views: 4717

Here's another Disney record offer, this one for the Christmas All-Time Favorites.

Main voiceover by ??. Ending voiceover by Jack Reynolds.

This aired on local Chicago TV in 1984.

Dominick's Finer Foods with Elaine Mulqueen (Commercial #3, 1973)

Views: 2523

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Here's another commercial for Dominick's Finer Foods, with Elaine Mulqueen appearing in glorious color after years of being seen in black-and-white on Mulqueen's Kiddie A-Go-Go. Here, she spotlights the offerings in the produce section of each Dominick's supermarket, as well as the seafood served up in the "Neptune's Cove" section, with pertinent photo slides shown. A jingle advertising Dominick...

Pabst Blue Ribbon With Jason Alexander (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 3560

Here's a commercial for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer featuring Jason Alexander of Seinfield fame - who we also saw in this commercial.

"Pabst Is The Place"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 2nd 1984.

Wheaton Rental Center - "Lawn & Garden Tent Sale" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1686

Here's a commercial for Wheaton Rental Center featuring a sale on Honda lawnmowers, rototillers, and generators, which took place Friday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15th 1982. Located at 908 Roosevelt Road in Wheaton.

Voiceover by Merri Dee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on (most likely) Thursday, May 13th 1982.

Crest Toothpaste - "Toothopolis & The Cavity Creeps" (Commercial, 1984)

Views: 2318

Here's one of the memorable "Toothopolis" Crest Toothpaste commercials, this one featuring the Cavity Creeps - repelled by Advanced Formula Crest Gel!

"HOLES! HOLES! HOLES IN TEETH!"

Commercial narrated by Jackson Beck.

This aired on local Chicago TV in the Fall of 1984.