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WTTW Channel 11 - Sneak Previews - "The Dogs Of 1981" (Promo, 1982)
Views: 2916
Here's a promo for Sneak Previews on WTTW Channel 11 featuring an episode with Sparky the Wonder Dog giving his "Dogs of 1981", which aired on Thursday, April 22nd 1982 at 8:00 PM.
Ending voiceover by Don Ferris.
This promo aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, April 21st 1982.
Karoll's - "When You Think of Christmas..." (Commercial, 1975)
Views: 1486
Here's an animated 10-second commercial for Karoll's Red Hanger Shops, a men's custom tailored clothing shop with as many as 14 stores (including their flagship at State and Washington) before closing in the late 1980's. In this holiday-themed spot, elves bring the Karoll's name to a platform, followed by Santa materializing over the apostrophe and pulling a chain below a cloud to reveal the holiday wishes.
Voiceover by ??
"When you think of Christmas, think ...
WFLD Channel 32 - Afternoon Fun (Promo, 1984)
Views: 1264
Here is a promo for the Afternoon Fun lineup on WFLD Channel 32, in Chicago. This lineup lasted from March until April 1984.
Lineup included:
3:00pm - Inspector Gadget
3:30pm - Woody Woodpecker
4:00pm - Tom & Jerry
4:30pm - Batman
Voiceover by Jeff Lupetin.
This aired on local Chicago TV in the Spring of 1984.
WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise (Excerpts, 1979?)
Views: 4395
Here are some excerpts including bumpers, a promo, and a couple commercials from Super Cartoon Sunrise on WFLD Channel 32. Includes Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, and Tom & Jerry.
Dr. Don does the voiceover. Commercials include:
Fat Chance by Milton Bradley
Booby Trap by Lakeside (Available at Woolco)
Not sure of the date this aired, but likely 1979 or so.
Weebles Tree House by Romper Room (Commercial, 1975)
Views: 1719
Here's a commercial for Weebles Tree House from Romper Room, with two kids demonstrating how it works including pails that move the dolls up to the top, and hideouts if company comes (they wobble but never fall down).
Personally, I preferred the Weebles Haunted House. :-)
Ending voiceover by ??
"Imagine living in a Weebles Tree House . . . "
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 12th 1975 during the 12:00p...
WLS Channel 7 - Eyewitness News Brief With Floyd Kalber (1984)
Views: 5464
Here's an Eyewitness News Brief on WLS Channel 7 featuring Floyd Kalber. Includes previews of stories on arms talks between Reagan and the Soviets, a 4-year-old boy who was rescued from Lake Michigan the day before, a look at violence in Rock videos, and America remembering Dr. King. Includes:
Commercial: American Express with James Galway
Opening voiceover by Wayne Atkinson.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, January 16th 1984.
Large Size Stormtrooper, Han Solo, R2-D2, & C-3PO Action Figures By Kenner (Commercial, 1979)
Views: 2701
Here's a commercial for the large-size Star Wars Action figures (mostly 12") - Stormtrooper, Han Solo (with medal), R2D2, and C3PO - by Kenner.
Voiceover by Norman Rose.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 16th 1979. (1977 Copyright)
Illinois Bell - "A Lot More Than Just Talk" (Commercial, 1974)
Views: 1978
Here's a commercial for Illinois Bell, spotlighting such devices for making communication easier as a fan which activates itself when the phone rings, an electronic larnyx for people with impaired vocal cords, and a phone that transmits messages with a flashing light.
A Fuzzy Personal Note: My dad worked for Illinois Bell/Ameritech/SBC for 31 years spanning 1969-2001. :-)
Voiceover by Norman Rose.
This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday...
NBC Network - Black Sheep Squadron & Police Woman (Promo, 1978)
Views: 1572
Here is an NBC Network promo for Black Sheep Squadron and Police Woman episodes that aired Wednesday, January 11th 1978.
Voiceover by Norman Rose.
This promo aired on local Chicago TV Monday, January 9th 1978.