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Epoch-Man (Partial Commercial, 1982)

Views: 2422

Here's a commercial (unfortunately incomplete) for a handheld game called Epoch-Man by, oddly enough, Epoch. Arcade action that fits in your pocket.

It's not just a game! It's a clock! An alarm! A stopwatch! Makes Julliane Fries!

"Batteries Included".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, May 29th 1982.

WKBD Channel 50 - The Nine O'Clock Movie - "Alvarez Kelly" (Opening, 1977)

Views: 2935

Here's another old local movie show opening - The Nine O'Clock Movie presentation of "Alvarez Kelly" on WKBD Channel 50 in Detroit. Also includes the non-animated Kaiser Broadcasting ID and a bumper slide promo for the WKBD Late Movie (voiceover by ??)

This aired on local Detroit TV on Wednesday, February 23rd 1977 at 9pm! (not Chicago TV, but still cool)

WLS Channel 7 - Editorial Reply - "Boot The Boot" (1984)

Views: 2397

Here is an Editorial Reply on WLS Channel 7 against the Denver Boot, given by Alderman Alan Streeter of the 17th Ward.

Opening voiceover by Janice Kos.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, February 16th 1984.

Jane Byrne - "Close-Up" (Political Ad, 1983)

Views: 1265

Here is a political ad from Jane Byrne.

Unfortunately, she would leave office about two months later on April 29th 1983 after narrowly losing the Democratic primary to Harold Washington.

Paid for by Chicagoans for Mayor Byrne Committee.

This ad aired on local Chicago television on Wednesday, February 2nd 1983.

Jane Byrne - "Can't Attack The Facts" (Political Ad, 1983)

Views: 2244

Here is another political ad from Jane Byrne.

Unfortunately, she would leave office about two months later on April 29th 1983 after narrowly losing the Democratic primary to Harold Washington.

Paid for by Chicagoans for Mayor Byrne Committee.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Friday, February 4th 1983.

WLS Channel 7 - "Fire & Arson Awareness" (Editorial, 1980)

Views: 2608

Here's a WLS-TV Editorial featuring then Vice-President and General Manager Peter Desnoes talking about how you can help with fire and arson awareness.
Voiceover by Al Parker.

This aired on local Chicago TV early Saturday, March 1st 1980.

Illinois Lottery - "Lucky Numbers II" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 1133

Here's an animated (or claymation?) commercial for the Illinois Lottery's new Lucky Number II Instant Lottery game.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 5th 1983 during the 5:00pm to 6:00pm timeframe.

WMAQ Channel 5 - On Q - "Spirit of '80 Marathon" (Part 3, 1980)

Views: 4761

In honor of today's Chicago Marathon, here's a marathon of a different flavor - the "Spirit of '80 (Dance) Marathon" as part of the 'On Q' program on WMAQ Channel 5. Features a live preview of the disco dance marathon at the club Faces (on Rush Street) the following day, for the cause of Special Olympics. With hosts Terry Burhans and Mike Leiderman. This part features:

Interviews with Joey Diamond, Bonnie Rose and Lee Krause by Terry Burhans.

Interview with To...

Meystel's Warehouse (Commercial #3, 1985?)

Views: 1315

Here's one more commercial in Spanish for Meystel's Warehouse on WCIU Channel 26. Located at 1222 South Wabash Avenue.

"Since 1923"

Not sure when this aired but probably around 1985.