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FuzzyMemories.TV The official page of The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV), a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Our Mission: To further the acquisition, preservation, and display of historical Chicago Television broadcasts. This page is a "best-of" - the main site with over 4,700 video clips online is at www.FuzzyMemories.TV or visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/user/FuzzyMemoriesTV

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06/05/2026

WSNS Channel 44 - Fútbol (Commercial Break, 1986)

40 Years Ago Today:

Here's another commercial break from when WSNS Channel 44 was newly Spanish - this time during a broadcast of Futbol (Soccer - not sure what match it is - World Cup?) Includes:

Tony Tirado of SIN, before going to the commercial break.

Arencibia Joyeria at 2710 North Milwaukee (featuring Luis Arencibia)

George Isuzu at 3701 North Western

Magnum No Frills Car Insurance Agency at 4259 North Western

"Gran Sorteo Copa Mundial '86" sponsored by Wendy's, Arencibia, Goya, and George's Isuzu. Enter by June 15th!

Tony Tirado back from the commercial break.

This aired on June 5, 1986.

06/05/2026

Cocoa Pebbles - "Fred's Gone Choco-Wacky!" (Commercial, 1977)

Here's a commercial for Post Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles where it's clear that Fred really needs some professional help for his Cocoa Pebbles addiction.

Features a promotion for one of 6 bright Flintstones wall posters in each special-marked boxes of Post Fruity Pebbles and Post Cocoa Pebbles. They're Yabba-Dabba-Delicious!

This aired on local Chicago TV on Monday, September 12th 1977 during the 12:00pm to 1:00pm timeframe.

About The Museum of Classic Chicago Television:

The MCCTv (FuzzyMemoriesTV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose primary mission is the preservation and display of off-air, early home videotape recordings (70s to early 80s, mostly) recorded off of TV (in Chicago or other cities now too); things which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. If you have any old 1970s videotapes recorded off of TV please email: [email protected] We preserve the entire broadcasts in our archives - the complete programs with breaks (or however much is present on the tape), for historical preservation. For information on how to help in our mission, to donate or lend tapes to be converted to digital, please e-mail [email protected] Thank you for your help!

06/04/2026

WGN Channel 9 - When Movies Were Movies - "Union Pacific" (Commercial Break #2 & Station ID, 1979)

47 Years Ago Today:

Here's the second commercial break from the When Movies Were Movies presentation of the 1939 film "Union Pacific" on WGN Channel 9. Includes:

Movie bumper slide

Commercial: Lincoln Carpeting - with Al Parker - "30th Anniversary Sell-a-Bration" - offering a free set of stainless-steel tableware by International Silver Co. - and 3 rooms of carpeting (34 square yards, excluding padding and installation) for only $169, less than $10 a month

Commercial: Hamm's Beer - "Beaver Trouble"

Commercial: Hejhal Oldsmobile and Hejhal Honda in Villa Park - "Sell for Less and Service More"

Movie bumper slide

A bit later, in the middle of the film, we see a lower-third "WGN-TV Chicago - Television 9" Station ID (CG typesetting) superimposed over the screen.

This aired on June 4, 1979.

This was from a tape donated to The Museum of Classic Chicago Television as part of Peter Marino Collection.

About The Museum of Classic Chicago Television: The MCCTv (FuzzyMemoriesTV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose primary mission is the preservation and display of off-air, early home videotape recordings (70s to early 80s, mostly) recorded off of TV (in Chicago or other cities now too); things which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. If you have any old 1970s videotapes recorded off of TV please email: [email protected] We preserve the entire broadcasts in our archives - the complete programs with breaks (or however much is present on the tape), for historical preservation. For information on how to help in our mission, to donate or lend tapes to be converted to digital, please e-mail [email protected] Thank you for your help!

06/03/2026

Hamm's Beer - "Beaver Trouble" (1979)

47 Years Ago Today:

Here's another of the memorable animated commercials for Hamm's, "the beer refreshing", starring the Hamm's bear and a mischievous beaver. (previously we saw one that featured a duck family)

Featuring Howard Platt (best known for his role as Officer Hopkins on Sanford and Son).

Ah, the days when you could use a cartoon to advertise beer with no compunction.

Also, good thing the guy thought ahead and brought a glass beer mug with him on his trip to the wilderness. ;-) (previously pointed out by long-time Fuzzketeer "Telefrank")

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

This aired on June 3, 1979.

06/03/2026

Another lost Son of Svengoolie promo found - for the Saturday, September 26th 1981 airing of "Planet of Blood" [1966]. Featuring a special surprise cameo by Bozo! (the bop bag). As originally aired on WFLD Channel 32. Featuring Rich Koz as Son of Svengoolie.

This promo aired on Friday, September 25th 1981.

06/02/2026

WLUP The Loop FM 98 - "Lorelei's Rock Show" (Commercial, 1980)

46 Years Ago Today:

Here's a commercial for WLUP - The Loop - FM 98 (97.9), taking place at a rock concert with Lorelei the Loop Girl lip-synching to such tunes as "Rock and Roll" by Led Zeppelin, "The Wall" by Pink Floyd, "The Spirit of Radio" by Rush, "Refugee" by Tom Petty and The Hearbreakers, and "Who Are You?" by The Who - and backed by the station's air talent of the time including Steve Dahl & Garry Meier (on a Hofner violin-style "Beatle" bass, Bruce Carey, Mitch Michaels, and Sky Daniels, all on stage as her backing musicians.

Ending voice over by ?? (sounds almost like Charlie Van D**e).

This aired on June 2, 1980.

About The Museum of Classic Chicago Television: The MCCTv (FuzzyMemoriesTV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose primary mission is the preservation and display of off-air, early home videotape recordings (70s to early 80s, mostly) recorded off of TV (in Chicago or other cities now too); things which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. If you have any old 1970s videotapes recorded off of TV please email: [email protected] We preserve the entire broadcasts in our archives - the complete programs with breaks (or however much is present on the tape), for historical preservation. For information on how to help in our mission, to donate or lend tapes to be converted to digital, please e-mail [email protected] Thank you for your help!

06/01/2026

Sambo's Restaurants - "Daddy & Daughter Psychedelic Lunch" (Commercial, 1976)

50 Years Ago Today:

Here's a trippy and sweet animated commercial for Sambo's Restaurants featuring a daddy and daughter who morph into big blue blobs when hungry and then a kaleidoscope of food offerings appears from Sambos.

"You two really look hungry!"

This aired on local Chicago TV on Tuesday, June 1st 1976 at about 10:59am.

About The Museum of Classic Chicago Television:

The MCCTv (FuzzyMemoriesTV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose primary mission is the preservation and display of off-air, early home videotape recordings (70s to early 80s, mostly) recorded off of TV (in Chicago or other cities now too); things which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. If you have any old 1970s videotapes recorded off of TV please email: [email protected] Even though (mostly) short clips are displayed here, we preserve the entire broadcasts in our archives - the complete programs with breaks (or however much is present on the tape), for historical preservation. For information on how to help in our mission, to donate or lend tapes to be converted to DVD, please e-mail [email protected] Thank you for your help!

05/31/2026

World Communications Day (PSA, 1980)

46 Years Ago Today:

Here's a public service announcement with Barbara Rush encouraging you to "watch what your child watches". From the Catholic Church World Communications Day - June 1, 1980.

(The screaming heard over the "bad movie" the kids are watching is the same tape loop that was used as part of the theme for the original Svengoolie show starring Jerry G. Bishop)

This aired on May 31, 1980.

About The Museum of Classic Chicago Television: The MCCTv (FuzzyMemoriesTV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose primary mission is the preservation and display of off-air, early home videotape recordings (70s to early 80s, mostly) recorded off of TV (in Chicago or other cities now too); things which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. If you have any old 1970s videotapes recorded off of TV please email: [email protected] We preserve the entire broadcasts in our archives - the complete programs with breaks (or however much is present on the tape), for historical preservation. For information on how to help in our mission, to donate or lend tapes to be converted to digital, please e-mail [email protected] Thank you for your help!

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