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WGN Channel 9 - "Pat Hurley's Christmas Cheer" (Promo, 1984)

Views: 3957

Here's a promo for "Pat Hurley's Christmas Cheer" - a special on WGN Channel 9. This guy also appeared on the Bozo show in the early to mid-eighties.

Features a young Fred Savage ("The Wonder Years").

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, December 16th 1984.

Your Local Lung Association - "Christmas Seals" (PSA, 1979)

Views: 2485

Here's a christmas-themed Public Service Announcement from Your Local Lung Association showcasing the Christmas Seals designs for that year. Features a chorus of children singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town".

"a matter of life and breath."

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 13th 1979.

Battery Tester By Ronco (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2983

Here's another A-mazing Ronco product - the Battery Tester! Makes a great Christmas gift. Available at:

Walgreens
Woolco
Osco Drug
Woolworth
Family Drug Center
Ribordy Drug
Service Merchandise
Venture

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1982.

Reiter's - "Christmas Sale" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1241

Here's a commercial for Reiter's - featuring Reiter's Rhyme Time - advertising a Christmas sale.

This aired on local Chicago TV in December 1982.

WGN Channel 9 - The SFM Holiday Network - "Christmas Package" (Promos, 1979)

Views: 3335

Here are promos for two Christmas movies as part of The SFM Holiday Network on WGN Channel 9 - "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" and "Heidi", which aired back-to-back on Saturday, December 8th 1979.

This promo aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday December 6th 1979.

Chicago Post Office - "Holiday Mail Notice" (1979)

Views: 1411

Here's a bumper annoucement reminder from the Chicago Post Office to mail your holiday letters and packages early.

Voice over by Bob Bell. (sounds like he flubbed it slightly)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, December 13th 1979.

WGN Channel 9 - WGN Friday Night Movie - "Holiday Inn" (Ending + News Promo, 1981)

Views: 5947

Here is the ending from a WGN Channel 9 Friday Night Movie presentation of "Holiday Inn" (I had to edit it down) followed immediately by a promo for The 9 O'Clock News featuring Marty McNeeley, Robert Jordan, and Tom Skilling. Stories previewed:

- 5 killed in a Loop Construction Accident
- Breakthrough in the Deep Tunnel Project
- Chicago City Council OK's Mayor Byrne's City Budget
- Northwest Suburban man-turned-hero is rewarded
- Clear skie...

Jewel - "Holiday Cooking" (Commercial, 1981)

Views: 2585

Here's a holiday commercial for Jewel. (a little fuzzy in the middle - pretend you need to adjust your rabbit ears) ;-)

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, December 11th 1981.

The Christian Children's Fund - "The Appleby's Christmas" (Incomplete) (1979)

Views: 671

Here is an (unfortunately, incomplete) charity solicitation from The Christian Children's Fund called "The Appleby's Christmas", asking you to donate to help needy children.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, December 25th 1979.