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White Fence Farm (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 5458

Here's a commercial for White Fence Farm restaurant. Good chicken and corn fritters. I have fond memories of going here as a kid.

Voiceover by Mal Bellairs - Long-time host at WBBM radio in the 50s and 60s.

This aired on local Chicago TV in July 1983.

The Peddalciser (Commercial Offer, 1983)

Views: 1520

Here's a commercial offer for the Peddalciser [sic] - exercise by moving bike pedals with your hands. From "H. Hansen Health Products Div."

I guess Pedalciser was already copyrighted?

Main voiceover by ?? Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, December 5th 1983.

Kodak Film - "America's Storyteller" (Commercial #2, 1980)

Views: 1607

Here's another commercial for Kodak film, celebrating their 100th Anniversary (1880-1980) as America's Storyteller. This one features an appearance by Hank Aaron.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, March 28th 1980.

The Great B.B. King (Record Offer, 1978)

Views: 2365

Here's a record offer for "The Great B.B. King" by Fairway Records.

Main voiceover by Wendell Craig. Ending voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, October 29th 1978 during the 12 noon to 1pm hour.

WBBS Channel 60 - Conexion De Empleos (1985)

Views: 2804

Here's an "Employment Connection" bulletin board in Spanish on WBBS Channel 60.

Voiceover by ??

This aired on local Chicago TV on Sunday, June 9th 1985.

Hamm's Beer - "Duck Trouble" (1980)

Views: 4370

Here's one of the memorable animated commercials (in color) for Hamm's, the beer refreshing, starring the Hamm's bear and a duck family that gets sucked into some rapids.

Ah, the days when you could use a cartoon to advertise beer.

Featuring the "From the land of sky-blue waters..." jingle.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, April 2nd 1980.

Berlands Paint & Wallpaper City (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1663

Here's a commercial for PG Berlands Paint and Wallpaper City - Home Decorating Discount Centers.

Voiceover by Merri Dee.

"Since 1936"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Sunday, May 30th 1982.

Ponderosa Steakhouse - "How Do You Do What You Do?" with Blackstone & Shari Lewis (Commercial, 1980)

Views: 1143

Here's a commercial for Ponderosa Steakhouse featuring Blackstone the magician as well as Shari Lewis and Lambchop.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, July 1st 1980.

Hardy Glass Block Panels (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 1731

Here's a commercial for Hardy Glass Block Panels - Stop Burglars and Vandalism!

"Are your basement windows going to be burglarized tonight?"

This aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, March 29th 1978.