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WFLD Channel 32 - He-Man (Commercial Break #4, 1987)

Views: 2338

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

He-Man Orko bumper

Dennis the Menace cartoon promo (again) (Hey, did you know Phil Hartman did the voice of Mr. Wilson?)

Disney's Children's Favorites record offer

He-Man Orko bumper

ABC Network - Rudolph's Shiny New Year (Promo, 1982)

Views: 1846

Here's an ABC Network promo for an airing of the Christmas special "Rudolph's Shiny New Year", which aired on Monday, December 6th 1982.

Voiceover by Ernie Anderson.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, December 1st 1982.

Toys "Я" Us - "Discotheque" (Commercial, 1979)

Views: 1008

Here's another commercial for Toys "R" Us featuring Geoffrey the Girafee and the rest of his family dancing to some disco.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, November 16th 1979.

American Dental Association - "Mike the Polar Bear" (PSA, 1981)

Views: 1242

Here is another animated public service announcement from the American Dental Association. This one warns against eating too many sweets like Mike the Polar Bear at the zoo. (hey, how about telling the kids not to throw food to the animals too while we're at it?) ;-)

These were created by Rick Reinert Productions, who also did the opening for the ABC Weekend Special and Afterschool Specials.

This aired on local Chicago TV Sunday, December 20th 1981.

WFLD Channel 32 - Super Cartoon Sunrise (Excerpts, 1979?)

Views: 4079

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: 1398

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...

Playmobil Little People (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 787

Here is a commercial for those little cousins of Lego - Playmobil.

8 Varieties to Choose From!

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

Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour - "You Always Have a Party" (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1692

Here's a commercial for Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour, a "totally wacko" place for kids 6 to 14 "or right in between".

This spot really brought back memories. A birthday party at Farrell's was a major thrill when I was about 5 years old.

I remember there was a Farrell's inside North Riverside Mall - I wonder when it closed?

I remember there was a Simpson's episode where Moe the Bartender opened up an Ice Cream Parlour for kids and whoever wrote th...

WGN Channel 9 - The Transformers (Commercial Break #2, 1987)

Views: 2497

Here's another commercial break for an airing of The Transformers on WGN Channel 9. Quality's a little iffy, but this is the best I have right now. Includes:

Transformers bumper
Slime Time watches
The Talking Mickey Mouse from Worlds of Wonder
Honey Smacks cereal with Garfield or Odie padlock
WGN Facts of Life promo
Transformers bumper

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 11th 1987.