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Aarco-American Auto Insurance (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1355

Here's a commercial for Aarco-American - Auto Insurance Specialists. Counselors on all types of insurance.

ES9-4677 (wasn't that the name of a Star Wars robot?) ;-)

Voiceover by Jack Taylor.

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

WJPC 95 AM - "The Station With The Money Card" (Commercial, 1982)

Views: 1997

Here's a quick commercial for WJPC 95 AM starring Jayne Kennedy and Tom Joyner. Also featuring their "Money Card".

This aired on local Chicago TV on Saturday, February 27th 1982.

42nd Street At The Civic Opera House (Commercial #2, 1983)

Views: 1122

Here's another commercial for the musical "42nd Street" at the Civic Opera House - this one featuring an endorsement from Bob Hope.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Wednesday, March 9th 1983.

Lincoln Carpeting - "By the Fireplace" (Commercial, 1983)

Views: 2408

Here's another commercial for Lincoln Carpeting with the spokesperson enjoying some time by the hearth.

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, March 15th 1983. (The Ides of March!)

WBBM-FM 96 - "The Mellow Sound Of Chicago" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 3103

Here is a short groovy commercial for WBBM-FM 96 - "The Mellow Sound of Chicago".

That jingle sounds like someone famous - is that the lead singer from Blood, Sweat & Tears?

This aired on local Chicago TV in January 1978.

WFLD Channel 32 - CNN Headline News (Part 2, 1982)

Views: 2400

Here's Part 2 of CNN Headline News on WFLD Channel 32, shown overnights, which replaced the vastly superior Nite-Owl.

Featuring CNN anchors Sasha Foo and Bud Elliott. Stories Include:

- Outgoing Prime Minister of Ireland predicts new governments' failure.

- New Japanese Prime Minister takes office.

- Secretary of State Shultz meets with South African leader.

- Soviets say Reagan's MX Missle plan violates arms-control ...

C.E.T. - "Rent-A-Hoover" (Commercial, 1978)

Views: 5086

Here's a commercial for CET with the number MOhawk 4-4100 offering their Hoover washer and dryer rental for only $5 a week.

C.E.T. was located at 609 West North Avenue and at 2025 West 95th Street.

Featuring Bud Kelly as the on-camera announcer.

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

Kaiser Broadcasting - "Doing Things in a Big Way" (Promotional Sales Film) (Part 1, 1968)

Views: 5924

This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's Part 1 of a neat promotional sales film from Kaiser Broadcasting Company which owned WFLD Channel 32 from 1973 to 1977. This 1968 film, dealt with the company's pre-WFLD early years in operation; at the time of this promo film, Kaiser owned sta...

Screaming Yellow Theater (Svengoolie) - "Generic Film Intro #32" (1971)

Views: 2048

Here's a segment from Screaming Yellow Theater - the original Svengoolie, which aired on WFLD Channel 32 from 1970-1973. Svengoolie was played by Jerry G. Bishop.

As it states this is a "generic" film intro (#32), with Sven goofing around with some video effects. In the early days of the show, SYT consisted mainly of voiceover announcements for the movie, which was eventually expanded into full appearances by Svengoolie. Though it's from after that era, this clip gives you a...