NEON PULSE ARCHIVE

Seinfeld (Oct 7 1993), Unsolved Mysteries (May 26 1995) and an older Unsolved Mysteries (about Feb 1993)

Catalog / tape TVH8

TAPE TVH83 DISCS174 SPOTS · 174 WATCHABLE

Donated by Trent Von Holten

Disc B Disc A Disc C

Disc B · Oct 7 1993 / May 26 1995 / Feb 1993

Donated by Trent Von Holten; second disc of tape TVH8. NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ): Seinfeld on Thursday, October 7, 1993; 'Unsolved Mysteries' on Friday, May 26, 1995; then an older 'Unsolved Mysteries' from about February 1993, recorded underneath.

Watch disc B in full at the Internet Archive

Program log

The breaks, in airing order

Break 1

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0:00:00FedEx end card tail "Our Most Important Package Is Yours" (partial; disc change - body should be on disc A) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:01
0:00:00

Carson Pirie Scott - Carson's Days Sale, October 4-11 - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

The colors are changing, the prices are falling - Carson's Days, our lowest sale prices of the season, October 4 through 11.

:30
0:00:31WMAQ Channel 5 News tease - weather "this warm weather is sure to end, but when?" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
0:00:35NBC ID "You're watching NBC" (peacock) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
0:01:17

Ford Explorer - 'The World's Just Too Big to Be Left Unexplored' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

A couple's day out - the world's just too big to be left unexplored. Ford Explorer.

:30
0:01:47

Cream of Wheat - 'This Cream of Wheat Thing Is Out of Control' (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

This Cream of Wheat thing is out of control.

:15
0:02:02

Magnavox Smart VCR - 'Smart. Very Smart.' (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Programming a VCR made easy - Magnavox. Smart. Very smart.

:15
0:02:17repeat of TVH8A 4839.94 KFC Lake Edna — KFC Rotisserie Gold - "the legend of the Colonel's Rotisserie Gold... Lake Edna" — repeat, not uploaded:30
0:02:47

NBC 'The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children?' - From the Producer of Roots - Sunday (20s, 1993)

From the producer of Roots and North and South, David Wolper's epic of courage and survival - The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children?, Sunday on NBC.

:20

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0:13:40

Chevy '94 S-Series Extended Cab Pickup - Like a Rock - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

So new from the inside out - the 1994 Chevy S-Series extended cab pickup. Like a rock.

:30
0:14:10

Mr. Wonderful (1993) TV Spot - Starts Friday October 15th - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Mr. Wonderful, from Warner Bros. - rated PG-13, starts Friday, October 15th.

:15
0:14:25

Hershey's Symphony - 'Not to Toot Our Own Horn' (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Not to toot our own horn - Hershey's Symphony chocolate bar.

:15
0:14:40

McDonald's Double Plays - 'Who's on First?' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Who's on first? Two double cheeseburgers in McDonald's Double Plays.

:30
0:15:10NBC/WMAQ-TV 5 Chicago Seinfeld bumper (silent stand-up still) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:03
0:15:14NBC "All New Frasier - Next" (Frasier vs. a mudslinging critic, "he's gigantic") — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
0:15:24

NBC 'L.A. Law' - The Season Premiere Tonight (10s, 1993)

The season premiere of L.A. Law, tonight on NBC.

:10
0:15:34

Dreyfus Mutual Funds - 'Paul Kelly Talks About the Long Haul' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Paul Kelly talks about the long haul - Dreyfus mutual funds.

:30
0:16:05

Target Grand Opening Countdown - 'Day 4... To Be Continued' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Day 4 of the countdown to the Target grand opening - to be continued.

:30
0:16:34

Basketball Shoe - 'Introducing IT' - 'Be Your Own Hero' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Introducing IT - be your own hero. A basketball shoe spot.

:30
0:17:04WMAQ Channel 5 News tease - runaway blimp "at 10" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

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0:27:53

Amoco Ultimate - 'Crystal Clear' Gasoline - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Crystal clear Amoco Ultimate premium gasoline.

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0:28:23

Denny's $2.99 Lunch Baskets and the $1.99 Grand Slam - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Lunch baskets for $2.99 and the $1.99 Grand Slam at Denny's.

:30
0:28:53

Wisk - 'You'll Be Our One Millionth Customer' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

'You'll be our one millionth customer' - and a stained shirt for Wisk.

:30
0:29:23

GMC Jimmy 1995 - $0 Down - Chicagoland and Northern Indiana GMC Truck Dealers - 1995 TV Commercial

The 1995 GMC Jimmy for $0 down at your Chicagoland and Northern Indiana GMC truck dealers.

:30
0:29:53WMAQ Channel 5 News sports tease - John Kelly (signature super) tonight at 10 — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
0:29:57NBC ID "This is NBC" (peacock) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

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0:32:16

Kmart Spring Break 1995 - Camping Gear and Shorts - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Spring Break at Kmart - camping gear, and shorts buy one get one.

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0:32:46

KFC Original Recipe - Marinated Through and Through - 'Juicy News' (15s) - 1995 TV Commercial

Juicy news - KFC Original Recipe, marinated through and through.

:15
0:33:01

American Egg Board - 'The Incredible Edible Egg' (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Eggs and good nutrition - the incredible edible egg.

:15
0:33:16Dateline NBC Tonight 9/8 - fraternity hazing — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
0:33:26

NBC Monday Movie 'Shadow of Obsession' - Veronica Hamel, Jack Scalia (20s, 1995)

Veronica Hamel and Jack Scalia in Shadow of Obsession, Monday on NBC.

:20

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0:46:04

Tylenol Extended Relief - The Hartley Family Headache Testimonial - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

A real family's headache story - Tylenol Extended Relief.

:30
0:46:34

Pizza Hut x Casper - Glow-in-the-Dark Hand Puppet $1.49 - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

A glow-in-the-dark Casper hand puppet for $1.49 at Pizza Hut.

:30
0:47:05Unsolved Mysteries "will continue in a moment" bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
0:47:11NBC "Tycoon" Tom Brokaw primetime special on Bill Gates - tonight — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
0:47:21

NBC 1995 NBA Playoffs - Memorial Day Weekend (10s, 1995)

The NBA Playoffs all Memorial Day weekend on NBC - Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

:10
0:47:32

Volvo 850 - The World's First Side-Impact Airbag - 'Drive Safely' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

The world's first side-impact airbag - the 1995 Volvo 850. Drive safely.

:30
0:48:02

Dunkin' Donuts Low-Fat Blueberry Muffins - 'Marcia... Elliot' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Marcia and Elliot discover low-fat blueberry muffins at Dunkin' Donuts.

:30
0:48:32

Chevy Cavalier - A Dealer Testimonial - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

A Chevy Cavalier dealer testimonial. Genuine Chevrolet.

:30
0:49:02WMAQ Channel 5 News tease - Carol Marin (signature super) tonight at 10 — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

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0:57:49

Brawny Paper Towels - New Ultra Thirst Pockets - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

New Ultra Thirst Pockets - Brawny paper towels.

:30
0:58:19

Nabisco Frosted Wheat Bites - 'The Frosted Cereal Even Moms Love' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

The frosted cereal even moms love - Nabisco Frosted Wheat Bites.

:30
0:58:49

Maytag - 'What to Do With Our Repairman' - The Refrigerator Light - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

What to do with our lonely repairman - Maytag.

:30
0:59:19

NBC Saturday Movie 'Suburban Commando' - Hulk Hogan (10s, 1995)

Hulk Hogan and Christopher Lloyd in Suburban Commando, Saturday at 8, 7 central on NBC.

:10
0:59:29

NBC 'AFI Salute to Steven Spielberg' - Saturday (20s, 1995)

The American Film Institute salutes Steven Spielberg, Saturday on NBC.

:20
0:59:49NBC Tonight Show with Jay Leno 3rd anniversary week final night (James Woods, David Duchovny, MTV Beach House) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10

Break 7

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1:07:40

Skintimate Shave Gel - 'Who Taught You How to Shave Your Legs?' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Who taught you how to shave your legs? Skintimate shave gel.

:30
1:08:10

Kellogg's Low Fat Pop-Tarts - 'Incredibly Fruity Filling' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Incredibly fruity filling - new Low Fat Pop-Tarts from Kellogg's.

:30
1:08:41Unsolved Mysteries "will continue in a moment" logo bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
1:08:47

NBC Movie 'Danger Island' - Sunday (20s, 1995)

Danger Island, Sunday on NBC.

:20
1:09:08

NBC 5 Chicago 'Extra' Weekend Edition - Saturday at 6 (1995)

Extra's weekend edition, Saturday at 6 on Channel 5.

:30
1:09:38

National Car Rental - Choose Your Car on the Lot - 'Green Means Go' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Choose your own car right on the lot - National Car Rental. Green means go.

:30
1:10:08

Pennzoil 'Liquid Ball Bearings' - 314,000 Miles - Trak Auto - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Liquid ball bearings - a Texas driver with 314,000 miles on Pennzoil. At Trak Auto.

:30
1:10:38Channel 5 News morning tease, signature "Beth Sp..." tomorrow at 6 — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

Break 8

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1:25:49

Principal Financial Group - 'You're the Principal Topic of My Conversation' - 1995 TV Commercial

You're the principal topic of my conversation - the Principal Financial Group.

:30
1:26:19

Oreo Granola Bars - 'Hello Parents, Don't Adjust Your Set' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Hello parents, don't adjust your set - new Oreo Granola Bars.

:30
1:26:49

Clorox Clean-Up Gel - New Household Cleaning Gel - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

New Clorox Clean-Up Gel for household cleaning.

:30
1:27:19Dateline NBC promo fraternity hazing "next" (9.9 s; "tonight" version earlier on disc ~0:33:16) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10

Break 9

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1:30:05

Ford Crown Victoria - 'Quiet as a Rolls-Royce' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

As quiet as a Rolls-Royce - the Ford Crown Victoria. Have you driven a Ford lately?

:30
1:30:35

Scotts Lawn Care System - A, B, C - 'The Scotts Difference' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Three bags, A, B and C - the Scotts Lawn Care System. The Scotts difference.

:30
1:31:05

Pantene Pro-V Shampoo and Treatment Conditioner - Rachel Hunter - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Rachel Hunter for Pantene Pro-V shampoo and Treatment Conditioner.

:30
1:31:35

Wal-Mart - The Swing Set in the Rain - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

A swing set in the rain - real Wal-Mart customers and associates.

:30
1:32:05

NBC 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' - Sunday (20s, 1993)

Journey to the Center of the Earth, Sunday on NBC.

:20
1:32:24

NBC Movie 'Bloodlines: Murder in the Family' - Monday (20s, 1993)

Bloodlines: Murder in the Family, Monday on NBC.

:20

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1:40:37

Kellogg's Crispix - 'The Taste That Waits for You' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Kellogg's Crispix - the taste that waits for you.

:30
1:41:06

Ragu Chunky Gardenstyle Super Mushroom - The Ragu Chef (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Super mushroom - Ragu Chunky Gardenstyle.

:15
1:41:22

Dimetapp Extentabs - 'I'm Married to One' (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

'I'm married to one' - a family's allergy story for Dimetapp Extentabs.

:15
1:41:38Unsolved Mysteries "will continue in a moment" logo bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
1:41:45NBC Days of our Lives "Night Sins" primetime special - Friday 8/7c (9.9 s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
1:41:55NBC Soap Opera Awards live Friday 9/8c (10.0 s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
1:42:05

NBC 5 Chicago News at 10 - Unit 5 'Beating the Law' (1993)

Unit 5 investigates 'Beating the Law' on Channel 5 News at 10.

:30
1:42:35

Illinois Bell Second Line - The Teen Daughter on the Phone - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

A teenage daughter on the phone - get a second line from Illinois Bell, an Ameritech company. 1-800-328-BELL.

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1:43:05Channel 5 sports tease - Jordan ankle update, spring training, tonight at 10 — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

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1:52:21

Kmart - Chairman Joseph Antonini - Price Match - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Kmart chairman Joseph Antonini on lower prices and price matching.

:30
1:52:52

Dove - 'Dove Is Not a Soap' - The pH Paper Test - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Dove is not a soap - the pH paper test.

:30
1:53:21

Eggo FruitTop Waffles - The First Eggo You Don't Put in Your Toaster - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

The first Eggo you don't put in your toaster - Eggo FruitTop waffles.

:30
1:53:51

Selsun Gold for Women Dandruff Shampoo (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Selsun Gold for Women dandruff shampoo.

:15
1:54:06

Robitussin - Recommended by Dr. Mom (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Recommended by Dr. Mom - Robitussin.

:15
1:54:21

NBC 'Homicide' and 'Law & Order' - Tonight (19s, 1993)

An all-new Homicide: Life on the Street, then Law & Order, tonight on NBC.

:19

Disc A · Apr 21 1995 / Oct 6 1993

Donated by Trent Von Holten; first disc of tape TVH8. NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ), recorded on several nights: the 'Unsolved Mysteries' special 'Mysteries of the Afterlife' on Friday, April 21, 1995 (two days after the Oklahoma City bombing), a few seconds of 'Married... with Children' credits, then 'Unsolved Mysteries' on Wednesday, October 6, 1993 - the day Michael Jordan first retired.

Watch disc A in full at the Internet Archive

Program log

The breaks, in airing order

Break 1

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0:02:56

Keebler Munch'ems Southwestern Style - The Elves Say 'Howdy, Partners' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

The Keebler Elves go southwestern - Munch'ems in salsa and chili cheese.

:30
0:03:26

McDonald's NBA / Looney Tunes All-Star Cups - Charles and Taz (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Charles Barkley and Taz on an NBA/Looney Tunes All-Star cup - free with a Super Size at McDonald's.

:15
0:03:41

Kingsford Charcoal - New and Improved, Ready Twice as Fast (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

New, improved Kingsford charcoal is ready twice as fast - a fans' cookout.

:15
0:03:56

NBC News Update 'Terror in the Heartland' - Oklahoma City - Dateline Tonight (1995)

An NBC News update from Oklahoma City, 'Terror in the Heartland' - and Dateline NBC tonight.

:30
0:04:26NBA on NBC Hornets vs Bulls, Saturday 3 ET — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10

Break 2

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0:24:11

Sears - 'Come See the Many Sides of Sears' - Spring Apparel - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Spring fashions - come see the many sides of Sears.

:30
0:24:41

Olive Garden Steak & Fettuccine Alfredo $9.95 (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Steak and fettuccine alfredo for $9.95 at Olive Garden.

:15
0:24:56

New Palmolive Antibacterial Dish Liquid (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

New Palmolive antibacterial dishwashing liquid.

:15
0:25:11

NBC 'The Making of Jurassic Park' - First Time Ever - Wednesday (20s, 1995)

The Making of Jurassic Park, for the first time ever on television - Wednesday on NBC.

:20
0:25:31

United Airlines - 'Not Many Things Are More Chicago Than United' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Not many things are more Chicago than United - Chicago's hometown airline.

:30
0:26:01

Chevy Lumina LS - The Chicago-Style Bungalow - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

A Chicago-style bungalow and the redesigned Chevy Lumina LS. Genuine Chevrolet.

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0:26:31

Ameritech Cellular - NEC Portable for Under $1 a Day - 1-800-MOBILE-1 - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

An NEC portable phone plus 50 minutes for under a dollar a day - Ameritech Cellular, 1-800-MOBILE-1.

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0:27:01WMAQ Channel 5 News - Ron Magers tonight at 10 (signature card) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

Break 3

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0:34:22

Taco Bell Border Lights - A Free One This Sunday Only - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Taco Bell Border Lights - get one free with purchase, this Sunday only.

:30
0:34:52

Owens Corning - 'Beat the Greenhouse Effect' - The Pink House (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Beat the greenhouse effect - Owens Corning pink insulation.

:15
0:35:07

Folgers Naturally Decaffeinated - 'Our Morning Walk' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Our morning walk - the best part of wakin' up is Folgers decaf in your cup.

:30
0:35:37

Owens Corning Advantex Glass Fiber - 'Small Craft Warning' (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

A jet ski and a small craft warning - Advantex glass fiber from Owens Corning.

:15
0:35:52

NBC 'The Return of Hunter' Movie - Next Sunday - WMAQ-TV 5 Chicago (1995)

Hunter returns in an NBC movie, next Sunday on WMAQ-TV 5 Chicago.

:30

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0:47:37

Suave Shampoo and Antiperspirant - 'Have You Discovered All the Ways Suave?' - 1995 TV Commercial

Have you discovered all the ways Suave can save? Shampoo and antiperspirant.

:30
0:48:06

McDonald's All-Star Showdown - Michael Jordan's McBacon Deluxe (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Michael Jordan's McBacon Deluxe in the All-Star Showdown at McDonald's.

:15
0:48:21

Ultra Biz - 'Biz or His?' Stain Test (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Biz or his? A stain test with Ultra Biz.

:15
0:48:38Unsolved Mysteries bumper "Mysteries of the Afterlife will return" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
0:48:43

NBC 'Homicide: Life on the Street' - All New Tonight (20s, 1995)

Homicide: Life on the Street, all new tonight on NBC.

:20
0:49:04

NBC 5 Chicago News at 10 Tease - Oklahoma City Suspect, Michigan Farmhouse Raid (1995)

Channel 5 News at 10 - the Oklahoma City bombing suspect and a raid on a Michigan farmhouse, with Ron Magers.

:30
0:49:34

National Chrysler-Plymouth Sale - 'Stars of Chicagoland' Dealers - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

The National Chrysler-Plymouth Sale at your Stars of Chicagoland dealers - Neon, Concorde, New Yorker.

:30
0:50:04

Humana Health Plans - 'Be Happy, Be Healthy' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Grandkids and marching bands - be happy, be healthy with Humana.

:30
0:50:34WMAQ Channel 5 News - Beth (signature card) tomorrow morning at 6 — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

Break 5

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0:57:25

RadioShack Cellular - 'You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Cellular phones at RadioShack - you've got questions, we've got answers.

:30
0:57:55

Kingsford Match Light - The Match-Man (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

The match-man lights Kingsford Match Light charcoal.

:15
0:58:10

Sears Days Spring Sale - Ends Saturday April 29 (15s) - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

Sears Days - the spring sale ends Saturday, April 29.

:15
0:58:25

New Luvs for Boys and Girls - 'Not for Boys, Not for Girls' - Vintage 1995 TV Commercial

New Luvs diapers for boys and girls.

:30
0:58:55Dateline NBC next: "Terror in the Heartland - Oklahoma City, the whole story" (10s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
0:59:15

NBC 'Homicide' - Yaphet Kotto as Giardello - Credit Squeeze Profile (1995)

A profile of Yaphet Kotto as Lt. Giardello of Homicide: Life on the Street, split-screen beside the Unsolved Mysteries credits.

:37
0:59:53NBC "Next: Dateline" bumper, cut off by recording stop (partial) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:01
1:00:22

NBC 5 Chicago News at 10 Sports Tease - Jordan Retires, 'Thanks Mike' Special (1993)

Channel 5 News at 10 the night Michael Jordan retired - the Sox, the Cubs and a 'Thanks Mike' special at 10:35.

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1:00:52WMAQ "Channel 5 salutes the White Sox - Best of the West" AL West champs — ID / bumper, not uploaded:03
1:00:55NBC ID "This is NBC" (N-B-C letters + peacock) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

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1:06:46

Kellogg's Raisin Bran - Two Scoops - 'Tastes Good and Good for You' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Two scoops of raisins - Kellogg's Raisin Bran tastes good and it's good for you.

:30
1:07:16

Dawn - 'Grease, I Think It's Repulsive' (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

'Grease - I think it's repulsive.' Dawn takes grease out of your way.

:15
1:07:31

Goodyear - Buy 3 Tires, Get the 4th Free (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Buy three Goodyear tires, get the fourth free - Regatta, Eagle GA and Wrangler, savings end October 30.

:15
1:07:46

Wal-Mart - 'Mr. Leon's the Greeter' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Mr. Leon's the greeter - real Wal-Mart customers and associates.

:30
1:08:15

National Enquirer - This Week's Issue (20s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

This week's National Enquirer - get it at the checkout.

:20
1:08:36NBC L.A. Law season premiere Thursday "They're back" (:10, 9.9s measured) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10

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1:20:05Unsolved Mysteries bumper with WMAQ-TV 5 Chicago bug — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
1:20:09

Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn - 'My Baby Loves Orville' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

My baby loves Orville - Orville Redenbacher's gourmet popping corn.

:30
1:20:39

KFC Rotisserie Gold - 'The Talk of Lake Edna' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

The legend of the Colonel's Rotisserie Gold is the talk of Lake Edna - deep marination, slow roasting, special herbs and spices.

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1:21:10

Glade Plug-Ins Tulip - 45 Days of Freshness - 'Plug It In' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Forty-five days of freshness - Glade Plug-Ins. Plug it in.

:30
1:21:39

Spic and Span Basin Tub & Tile - 'It's Curtains for Other Bathroom Sprays' - 1993 TV Commercial

It's curtains for other bathroom sprays - Spic and Span Basin Tub & Tile.

:30
1:22:09

NBC 'Now with Tom Brokaw & Katie Couric' - '39 Minutes From Now' (20s, 1993)

Thirty-nine minutes from Now - the NBC newsmagazine, tonight.

:20
1:22:29NBC seaQuest DSV Sunday 8/7c (WMAQ bug) (:10, 9.9s measured) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10

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1:34:23Unsolved Mysteries bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
1:34:29

Ford F-Series - 'Built Ford Tough' - Airbag and Console Seat - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

A standard airbag and a convertible console seat - Ford F-Series, built Ford tough.

:30
1:34:58

Vicks NyQuil Hot Therapy - Honey Lemon (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

'What if I bring you...' NyQuil Hot Therapy in honey lemon.

:15
1:35:13

Red Lobster Lobsterfest - The Swinging Lobster Party - Ends Oct 17 (15s) - 1993 TV Commercial

A swinging lobster party - Lobsterfest at Red Lobster, ends October 17.

:15
1:35:30Unsolved Mysteries "will continue in a moment" bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
1:35:35

NBC 'Against the Grain' - Friday (20s, 1993)

Against the Grain, from the producer of The Waltons - Friday on NBC.

:20
1:35:56

NBC 5 Chicago News Image Promo - 'Always Chicago's Best News. You Just Watch.' (1993)

A news montage - Channel 5, always Chicago's best news. You just watch. Featuring the NBC 5 news team of the day, as identified by viewers: Ron Magers, Joan Esposito, Art Norman, Carol Marin, Mary Ann Ahern, Warner Saunders and Mark Giangreco.

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1:36:26

Bob Evans Sausage - 'A Handshake Was Like a Contract' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

A handshake was like a contract - Bob Evans sausage, best taste or your money back.

:30
1:36:56

AT&T Special Country Savings - First Birthday - 30% Off Saturdays - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

AT&T Special Country Savings turns one - 30% off international calls on Saturdays in October and November.

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1:37:26WMAQ Channel 5 News at 10 tease "What does Michael do after basketball?" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

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1:47:43Unsolved Mysteries bumper with WMAQ-TV 5 Chicago bug — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
1:47:49

Mr. Jones (1993) TV Spot - Starts Friday - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Mr. Jones, from TriStar Pictures - rated R, starts Friday.

:30
1:48:19

Burger King Everyday Value Menu - 99 Cents, $1.99, $2.99 - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

The Everyday Value Menu at Burger King - 99 cents, $1.99 and $2.99.

:30
1:48:49

Sierra Antifreeze - 'It's Not Just Antifreeze' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Safer for my dog and my family - biodegradable Sierra antifreeze. It's not just antifreeze.

:30
1:49:19

Wal-Mart 31st Anniversary - 31 Days of Savings - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Wal-Mart's 31st anniversary - 31 days of savings, with real customers and associates.

:30
1:49:49

NBC 'Important Message: Dr. Quinn Will Not Be Seen Saturday' - The Mommies (20s, 1993)

An important message - Dr. Quinn will not be seen Saturday; instead, The Mommies and Cafe Americain on NBC.

:20
1:50:09

NBC World Premiere 'The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children?' - Sunday (20s, 1993)

1993 will always be remembered as the year of the flood - David L. Wolper's The Flood: Who Will Save Our Children?, Sunday on NBC.

:20

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1:56:44Unsolved Mysteries bumper — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
1:56:49

Wheaties - 'Come Back to the Toasted Whole Wheat Taste' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Come back to the toasted whole wheat taste of Wheaties.

:30
1:57:19

Downy Free - 'Jake Has My Smile' (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Jake has my smile - Downy Free, no perfumes or dyes.

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1:57:34

USA Network - Major Dad and Wings - 'Escape With Us' (15s) - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Major Dad and Wings - escape with us on USA Network.

:15
1:57:49

Sealy Posturepedic - 'Your Back Works Hard All Day' - Vintage 1993 TV Commercial

Your back works hard all day - Sealy Posturepedic with Sense and Respond coils.

:30
1:58:19NBC Law & Order all new tonight - "Are celebrities above the law?" (:10, 9.9s measured), WMAQ bug — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
1:58:43

NBC 'Now Is Next' - Live Tease in the Unsolved Mysteries Credits (1993)

Now is next - a live tease for the NBC newsmagazine beside the Unsolved Mysteries credits.

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1:59:17NBC L.A. Law season premiere Thursday (short) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04
1:59:21

NBC 5 Chicago News at 10 Tease - Jordan Retirement Coverage (1993)

Channel 5 News at 10 - Michael Jordan's retirement, a special right after the news, and an adoption red-tape story.

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1:59:48partial: cut by the disc change (B has only the last 0.9 s) — FedEx tracking software - "Martha! Tom! Did you get our package?" PARTIAL (17 s, cut by disc change; continues on TVH8B) — skip, not uploaded:17

Disc C · Jan 26 1997

Donated by Trent Von Holten; third and last disc of tape TVH8. The end of a CBS 'Unsolved Mysteries' on WBBM CBS 2 Chicago, then Super Bowl XXXI night, Sunday, January 26, 1997, on CBS 2: the end of 'Touched by an Angel' and the CBS Sunday Movie 'A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story', until the recording stops mid-scene.

Watch disc C in full at the Internet Archive

Program log

The breaks, in airing order

Break 1

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0:01:52CBS promo Diagnosis Murder/Matlock special "CBS Thursday" (Andy Griffith super); UM-night recording; damaged by tape glitch 112.98-121.7 with ~4 s repeat; partial — ID / bumper, not uploaded:09
0:02:01tape glitch through the first 8 s — CBS promo special Touched by an Angel "Promised Land" "This/CBS Tuesday" (Gerald McRaney audio), WBBM 2 CBS bug; tracking noise 121.7-129 — skip, not uploaded:20
0:02:29repeat of 2291.57 (credit squeeze; full-screen copy kept) — CBS "Big February Nights" (Primetime Letterman, 39th Grammys) in Touched by an Angel credit squeeze; glitch 153-154; DUP of 2291.57 full-screen copy -> keep 2291.57 — repeat, not uploaded:21
0:02:50

Subaru All-Wheel Drive - Official Car of the National Ski Patrol - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

The beauty of all-wheel drive - Subaru, official car of the National Ski Patrol.

:30
0:03:20

Harrah's Joliet - 'Hey Chicagoland' - Gold Card Money-Back Guarantee - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Hey Chicagoland - the new Gold Card money-back guarantee at Harrah's Joliet, through February 28.

:30
0:03:50WBBM 2 News at 10:00 tease - warning for Michigan Avenue shoppers (snow footage) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
0:03:55

CBS Sunday Movie - 'A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes' Open (1997)

Tonight on the CBS Sunday Movie, the Annette Funicello story - A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes.

:34

Break 2

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0:21:32

Nissan Trucks - 'Take Ralphie for a Drive' - Dogs Love Trucks (45s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Dogs take the truck for a drive to 'Low Rider' - dogs love trucks. Nissan. Enjoy the ride.

:45
0:22:17

Salon Style Hair Care - 'Salon Quality. Sensible Prices.' (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Salon quality at a fraction of the price? Salon Style - salon quality, sensible prices.

:15
0:22:32

Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty - The Freezer Test vs. Ziploc - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Reynolds Kitchens' freezer test - Reynolds Wrap heavy duty versus a Ziploc bag.

:30
0:23:02

Scoop Away Antibacterial Cat Litter - 'I'm Walkin'' (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

I'm walkin' - Scoop Away antibacterial cat litter.

:15
0:23:17

Glade Plug-Ins - The Talking Fish - 'Hey Lady, Change That Refill' (15s) - 1997 TV Commercial

'Hey lady, change that refill' - Glade Plug-Ins every 45 days.

:15
0:23:32

Slim-Fast - 'All the Mirrors in My House' - Lost Over 50 Pounds - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

All the mirrors in my house were from here up - I lost over 50 pounds on the Slim-Fast plan.

:30
0:24:02CBS Chicago Hope "Monday" - doctor protected a criminal, obstruction of justice — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
0:24:12

CBS Tuesday - Touched by an Angel 'Promised Land' and 'What Happened to Bobby Earl?' (1997)

The Touched by an Angel world premiere movie Promised Land, and Kate Jackson in What Happened to Bobby Earl? - CBS Tuesday.

:20
0:24:32

CBS 39th Annual Grammy Awards - February 26th (15s, 1997)

The 39th Annual Grammy Awards, February 26th on CBS.

:15

Break 3

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0:35:25

Cool Whip Free - Zero Fat - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Clouds of Cool Whip Free - zero fat.

:30
0:35:55

Maxwell House - The Orchestra and the Family - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Orchestra rehearsals and family moments - Maxwell House coffee.

:30
0:36:25

Mentadent - 'My Husband's a Dentist' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

'My husband's a dentist' - Mentadent's bubbling action.

:30
0:36:55

1997 Mercury Mountaineer - All-Wheel Drive, V8 - 'Imagine Yourself in a Mercury' (1997)

All-wheel drive and standard V8 - even for a grocery run. Imagine yourself in a Mercury Mountaineer.

:30
0:37:25

Kellogg's Complete Bran Flakes - New Year's Resolutions - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

'I'm gonna take the stairs' - New Year's resolutions and Kellogg's Complete Bran Flakes.

:30
0:37:56CBS Sunday Movie bumper - "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes will continue" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
0:38:01CBS News "Coast to Coast" Wednesday promo - wallet in a cab, do Americans still have a conscience (9.7 s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
0:38:11

CBS 'Big February Nights Are Coming' - Primetime Letterman, the Grammys (1997)

Big February nights are coming to CBS - a primetime Letterman and the 39th Grammy Awards.

:20
0:38:31

10-321 Long Distance - 'Pete Heard About It From His Neighbor' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Pete heard about it from his neighbor - 10-321, 50% off calls over 20 minutes.

:30
0:39:02weaker copy (28.8 s); complete copy at 6219.83 Denny's Grand Slam — Denny's Original Grand Slam 20th birthday $1.99 - "Happy birthday baby" (black text cards) — repeat, not uploaded:29
0:39:31

Brummel & Brown - 'Going Bonkers' - Butter and Yogurt - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Going bonkers over Brummel & Brown, made with yogurt.

:30
0:40:01

Tropicana Pure Premium - Never From Concentrate - Kids - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Kids and Tropicana Pure Premium - never from concentrate.

:30
0:40:31WBBM 2 News at 10:00 tease - 1985 Bears footage, coach "returned to football" (Ditka, audio-only) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
0:40:36CBS "Welcome Home" ID - woman with CBS eye — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05

Break 4

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0:55:44

Keri Anti-Bacterial Hand Lotion - The First Lotion Proven to Kill Germs - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

The first hand lotion proven to kill germs - Keri Anti-Bacterial.

:30
0:56:14

3 Musketeers - 'Slowly Put the Donut Down' (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Cops: 'Slowly put the donut down.' 3 Musketeers - big on chocolate, not on fat.

:15
0:56:29

Got Milk? - The Bandaged Man With Cookies and No Milk (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

A bandaged man, a plate of cookies and no milk. Got milk?

:14
0:56:44

American Plastics Council - The 'Good Old Days' of Supermarket Shopping - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

The good old days of supermarket shopping - plastics make it possible.

:30
0:57:14

Franco-American Superiore Ravioli - The Wilsons - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

The Wilsons always ate Chef Boyardee on Thursdays - until Franco-American Superiore ravioli.

:30
0:57:45CBS Sunday Movie bumper - "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes ... continue" (repeat of 2276.72) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
0:57:50

CBS Big Comedy Monday - Ink, Murphy Brown and Cybill (1997)

Big Comedy Monday on CBS - Ink after Cosby, Murphy Brown and Cybill.

:30
0:58:21

Jewel-Osco - 'Behind Every Door There's a Party' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Behind every door there's a party - Jewel-Osco, Chicagoland's party team.

:30
0:58:51

Chicago Tribune Job Search - chicago.tribune.com, Digital City, CareerPath - 1997 TV Commercial

Grab the brass ring - job listings in the Chicago Tribune and at chicago.tribune.com, Digital City and CareerPath.

:30
0:59:21

Wonder Bread - 'Remember the Wonder' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Remember the Wonder - Wonder Bread helps build strong bodies.

:30
0:59:51WBBM 2 News at 10:00 tease - more snow on the way, morning commute forecast — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
0:59:56CBS "Welcome Home" ID - man on CBS eye — ID / bumper, not uploaded:04

Break 5

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1:09:41

Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich - 'Man, It's Cold' - Caribbean Party - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Man, it's cold - a Caribbean party for the Wendy's Spicy Chicken sandwich.

:30
1:10:12

Pontiac Grand Prix 'Wider Is Better' - The Grandfather's Surfboard - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

A grandfather and his surfboard at the Banzai Pipeline - Pontiac Wide Track Grand Prix. Wider is better.

:30
1:10:42

FedEx - 'A Woman in Milan' - The Bridal Designer - The Way the World Works - 1997 TV Commercial

A bridal designer in Milan - FedEx, the way the world works.

:30
1:11:12

Ensure - 'Mom Was Always Making Sure I Ate Right' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Mom was always making sure I ate right - now I make sure she gets her Ensure.

:30
1:11:42

Dove Ultra-Moisturizing Body Wash - The Swimmer - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

A swimmer and Dove Ultra-Moisturizing Body Wash.

:30
1:12:12

Trident - 'Chew on This' - Pasta (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Chew on this - Trident sugarless gum after pasta fights cavities.

:15
1:12:27

Rolaids - 'Relentless Stress' - 47% More Than Tums (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Relentless stress - Rolaids neutralizes 47% more acid than Tums.

:15
1:12:42

CBS Wednesday - The Nanny and Pearl 'Mission Impearlsible' (20s, 1997)

The Nanny and Pearl's 'Mission Impearlsible' - CBS Wednesday.

:20
1:13:02

CBS 'Night Sins' World Premiere Mini-Series - Sunday February 23 (20s, 1997)

Valerie Bertinelli in the world premiere mini-series Night Sins, Sunday, February 23 on CBS.

:20

Break 6

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1:23:48

Cadillac OnStar - 'One Confusing Maze and Three World-Class Cars' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

One confusing maze and three world-class cars - DeVille, Eldorado and Seville with OnStar.

:30
1:24:18

General Foods International Coffees - French Vanilla Cafe - 'Surfing the Channels' (15s) (1997)

Surfing the channels with sugar-free, fat-free French Vanilla Cafe - General Foods International Coffees.

:15
1:24:33

Milk-Bone - Snoopy's Dream - Peanuts - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Snoopy dreams of Milk-Bone dog biscuits.

:30
1:25:03

Slim-Fast - 'I Love Being a Mom' - Lost Over 50 Pounds - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

I love being a mom, but I was miserable because I was so heavy - I lost over 50 pounds on the Slim-Fast plan.

:30
1:25:33

Lactaid Ultra Caplet - 1-888-ULTRA-NOW - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Lactaid Ultra caplets - call 1-888-ULTRA-NOW.

:30
1:26:03

General Foods International Coffees - French Vanilla Cafe - 'Ran Out of Excuses' (15s) (1997)

She ran out of excuses and just ran - sugar-free, fat-free French Vanilla Cafe.

:15
1:26:19CBS Sunday Movie bumper "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes ... we'll continue" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
1:26:24repeat of 3470.42 Ink/Murphy Brown — CBS Big Comedy Monday: Ink (after Cosby) + Murphy Brown — repeat, not uploaded:30
1:26:54CBS Late Show with David Letterman "this week" guests (9.8s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
1:27:03

CBS 2 Chicago News at 10 Tease - Snow, Cosby Interview, Ditka, Green Bay Celebrates (1997)

Channel 2 News at 10 with Jay Levine - the snow, Bill Cosby's first interview since his son's death, Mike Ditka heads to New Orleans, and the party in Green Bay is just beginning.

:25
1:27:29

ManorCare Health Services - Alzheimer's Care - 800-496-CARE - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Alzheimer's care from ManorCare Health Services - call 800-496-CARE.

:30
1:27:59

Ameritech - 'Doing Our Homework for Over 100 Years' - Call Waiting, Caller ID - 1997 TV Commercial

Doing our homework for over 100 years - call waiting, caller ID and CallPacks from Ameritech.

:30
1:28:29

McDonald's NBA - 'An Incredible String of Coincidences' - 2 Egg McMuffins for $2 (15s) (1997)

An incredible string of coincidences - two Egg McMuffins for $2 at McDonald's.

:15
1:28:43WBBM 2 News at 10 "The Day the City Stood Still" blizzard of '67, Monday (9.9s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
1:28:54CBS "Welcome home" station ID (WBBM) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05

Break 7

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1:40:00

Eggo - The Phillips Family - 'Granny Gets the Gold' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

The Phillips family and the last Eggo - Granny gets the gold. L'Eggo my Eggo.

:30
1:40:30

Hershey's Syrup - 'Grass Is a Fat-Free Food' - The Cartoon Cow (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Grass is a fat-free food - and so is Hershey's syrup. A cartoon cow.

:15
1:40:45

Glade Candle Scents - Peach, Vanilla, Country Garden (15s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Glade Candle Scents - peach, vanilla and country garden.

:15
1:41:00

Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion - 'It's a Touch, an Embrace' - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

It's a touch, an embrace - Aveeno moisturizing lotion with natural oatmeal.

:30
1:41:30

Scoop Away Anti-Bacterial Litter - 'I'm Walkin'' - The Cat (30s) - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

A cat struts to 'I'm walkin'' - Scoop Away anti-bacterial litter.

:30
1:42:00

Mercury Villager - Passenger Comfort and Captain's Chairs - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

Passenger comfort and captain's chairs - the Mercury Villager minivan.

:30
1:42:30repeat of 1442.66 Chicago Hope — CBS Chicago Hope Monday (10s) — repeat, not uploaded:10
1:42:40

CBS 'Orleans' - New Series - Wednesday (20s, 1997)

Orleans, a new series - Wednesday at 10, 9 central on CBS.

:20
1:43:00CBS special Diagnosis Murder/Matlock crossover Thursday (9.7s) — ID / bumper, not uploaded:10
1:43:09

CBS 2 Chicago 'Mary Ann in the Morning' - New Weather Guy Dave Price (1997)

Mary Ann in the morning on Channel 2 - with the new weather guy, Dave Price.

:30
1:43:39

Denny's $1.99 Original Grand Slam - 20th Birthday - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

The Original Grand Slam turns 20 - $1.99 at Denny's.

:30
1:44:09

Mercury Mountaineer - 'In for a Long Winter' - AWD V8 $27,995 - Vintage 1997 TV Commercial

In for a long winter unless you've got the right car - the all-wheel drive V8 Mercury Mountaineer, $27,995.

:30
1:44:39WBBM 2 News at 10 tease "warning for shoppers on Michigan Avenue" — ID / bumper, not uploaded:05
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