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Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom (Commercial #2, 1981)

Views: 4445

Here's another commercial for Dispensa's Kiddie Kingdom which was located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. It's a different one than we've seen before.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, July 12th 1981.

Old MacDonald's Farm (Commercial, 1977)

Views: 3871

Here's a commercial for Old MacDonald's Farm - part of the 3 Worlds of Fun in Dundee, Illinois. (The others being Coney Island and Santa's Village)

Featuring Tommy Lasorda as Old MacDonald. (kidding)

With Merri Dee doing the voiceover.

This aired on local Chicago TV in September of 1977.

Marriott's Great America - "It's A Great Day" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 3022

Here's another commercial for Marriott's Great America.

Featuring a promotion of their Rock 'N Roll Weekend with Wolfman Jack and Dion - Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th 1979.

This commercial aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, September 5th 1979.

I Remember Riverview (Part 1, 1984)

Views: 5290

Here's Part 1 of a documentary that original aired on Image Union - I Remember Riverview, about Riverview Park - for 63 years located at Belmont and Western on the Northwest side - which closed in 1967.

Produced by Chicagoan Phil Ranstrom - who also produced the documentaries, "Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street" - www.CheatYouFairTheMovie.com and "Electrified: The Story of the Maxwell Stree...

Santa's Village with Larry Lujack - "Just a Kid At Heart" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 2566

Here's a commercial for The Three Worlds of Santa's Village in Dundee, Illinois featuring legendary radio legend Larry Lujack, the charming and delightful ol' Uncle Lar.

Superjock is wearing a #89 jersey, which likely was a subtle (?) nod to his longtime home station WLS-AM 890 ("The Big 89").

Is there something in this ad that is slightly unsettling?

This aired on local Chicag...

Old Chicago Amusement Park with George Wendt (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 4441

Here's a commercial for the Old Chicago amusement park that was located in Bolingbrook, Illinois and was open from 1975 to 1980. "Chicago's Family Fun Capitol", it was billed as "the world's first ever indoor amusement park". "Have an Old Chicago Day!" (sounds similar to Marriot's Great America slogan from the time) Features local Chicago actor George Wendt as "the dad", best known for playing "Norm" on the long-running 1980s sitcom Cheers. Jingle sung by ?? Endling voiceover by Jer...

The Grant Park Attractions (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 2087

Here's a commercial for three Grant Park attractions - The Adler Planetarium, John G. Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum. Anyone know who the guy with the pointer is?

"On the lakefront..."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 4th 1978 during the 12pm to 1pm timeframe.

WFLD Channel 32 - Oak Park Village Mall (Commercial #3, 1976)

Views: 1455

Here's one more short 10 second spot for the Oak Park Village Mall. Remember this? When they blocked off Lake Street and created an outdoor "mall" much in the way they did with State Street?

This was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-30-76.

This likely aired on local Chicago TV in July of 1976.

WFLD Channel 32 - Oak Park Village Mall (Commercial #1, 1976)

Views: 2366

Here's a short 10 second spot for the Oak Park Village Mall. Remember this? When they blocked off Lake Street and created an outdoor "mall" much in the way they did with State Street?

This was produced at WFLD Channel 32 during the Kaiser Broadcasting Company days, and was directed by Don Shannon. It was recorded on 6-30-76.

"...a beautiful place to shop"

This likely aired on local Chicago TV in July of 1976.