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Center Video (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1937

Here's a commercial for Center Video which had locations in Chicago at 777 West Diversey and at 5565 North Elston, as well as in the suburbs Crystal Lake, Skokie, Buffalo Grove, Villa Park, and Oak Lawn.

Voiceover by Linn Burton (of Bert Weinman Ford fame).

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, July 24th 1982.

Hollands Jewelers - "Diamonds - A Gift Worth Giving" (Commercial, 1975)

Views: 1761

Here's a brief commercial for Hollands Jewelers, with shots of different diamonds being offered. With five Chicagoland locations in Evergreen, Lakehurst, Woodfield, Fox Valley and North Riverside.

So I guess Hollands Jewelers eventually merged with Rogers Jewelers to create Rogers and Hollands (Jewelry created...for now and forever).

"Our 65th Year."

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 23rd 1975 befor...

The Legendary Sam Cooke (Record Offer, 1977)

Views: 1831

Here's a record offer for The Legendary Sam Cooke from Candlelite Music (originally released in 1974 on Candlelite/RCA Special Products DPL3-0107 as a three-record set - notice that this ad only mentions, and shows, two records).

Another artist who died way too soon.

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

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

Chicago White Sox - A.L. West Championship & Celebration (Part 4, 1983)

Views: 3109

Here is Part 4 of a great night in White Sox history - their win of the American League West Division Championship, playing against the Seattle Mariners.

The first one and a half parts show the second half of the last inning of the game; the remaining three show the rest of the celebration.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 17th 1983.

Chicago White Sox - A.L. West Championship & Celebration (Part 3, 1983)

Views: 3554

Here is Part 3 of a great night in White Sox history - their win of the American League West Division Championship, playing against the Seattle Mariners.

The first one and a half parts show the second half of the last inning of the game; the remaining three show the rest of the celebration.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 17th 1983.

Chicago White Sox - A.L. West Championship & Celebration (Part 1, 1983)

Views: 5829

Here is Part 1 of a great night in White Sox history - their win of the American League West Division Championship, playing against the Seattle Mariners.

The first one and a half parts show the second half of the last inning of the game; the remaining three show the rest of the celebration.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 17th 1983.

Chicago White Sox - A.L. West Championship & Celebration (Part 2, 1983)

Views: 6080

Here is Part 2 of a great night in White Sox history - their win of the American League West Division Championship, playing against the Seattle Mariners.

The first one and a half parts show the second half of the last inning of the game; the remaining three show the rest of the celebration.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, September 17th 1983.

Armourcote II Cooking/Baking Pans (Commercial Offer, 1984)

Views: 1848

Here is a memorable commercial that almost borders on an infomercial in its duration - for Armourcote II Cooking/Baking Pans. (knock off of Teflon?)

"But two years later ya still can't cook on it!" (rolls eyes)

"It holds more chicken than a henhouse!"

"Now how much would you pay?" (Reminds me of the Weird Al Yankovic song, "Mr. Popeil". :-)

This airing on local Chicago TV is from May 1984, though it has a copyright of 1980 - "Inter...

WMAQ Channel 5 - The Woody Woodpecker Show (Pre-Show Break & Opening, 1971)

Views: 3082

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Here's a local commercial break and opening moments of The Woody Woodpecker Show on WMAQ Channel 5. The popular character ran on the NBC Network from 1970 to 1977. Includes:

Commercial: WMAQ Channel 5 News - "Watch Yourself" - with Harry Volkman (comes in at tail end of commercial) (with "5" derived from Impact font)

Promo for National Geographic Special