140 SPOTS
| Year | Spot | Len |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1-900-990-HITS - Phone Music Trivia Game - Win Acapulco Trip - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'It's new. It's hot. It's fun. Play the phone music trivia game and win big prizes.' Pick your favorite music, with a national monthly prize of airfare and hotel for two for seven days in Acapulco, Mexico, and a weekly $200 Sears gift certificate. Call 1-900-990-HITS, $3.45 per call. | :30 |
| 1990 | 7-Eleven - Weekend Sports Fans - 'The Sign of the Times' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'A weekend afternoon. Anywhere, USA. Where the fanatical gather around small, glowing tubes.' Sports fans lead off at 7-Eleven for ice cold beer and soft drinks, snacks and big bites in one trip - 'when it comes down to the final buzzer,' they go to 7-Eleven, 'the sign of the times.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | The 7,000 Party Line - 1-900-999-7000 - 99 Cents a Minute - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"I'm gonna have some fun tonight. I'm gonna call the 7,000 party line. There's a party on your phone 24 hours a day. Talk to a bunch of people at once or just listen in." A pay-per-call party line ad: only 99 cents a minute at 1-900-999-7000. | :30 |
| 1990 | AARP - 'Use the Experience of a Lifetime' - The New American Workers - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Here they come, the new American workers. Educated, bright, flexible, full of energy and eager to learn. They're different: whiz kids with experience.' 'Informed employers will judge them by their ability, not by their date of birth. Use the experience of a lifetime.' A public-service spot with the U.S. Department of Labor encouraging employers to hire older workers. | :30 |
| 1990 | ABC '20/20' Exclusive Promo - Barbara Walters, the Man Who Runs China Today (1990)'Barbara Walters with tough questions for the man who runs China today.' A 10-second ABC promo for a 20/20 exclusive on Friday at 10/9 Central. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :10 |
| 1990 | ABC 'America's Funniest Home Videos' Promo - $100,000 Grand Prize, Sunday (1990)'This is it, America. The week America's Funniest Home Videos gives away this season's $100,000 grand prize on a new hour of America's Funniest Home Videos, Sunday.' A 15-second promo ending on an ABC card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | ABC 'Primetime Live' Promo - Murder of a Beverly Hills Couple, 'Primetime, Next' (1990)'A grisly murder of a Beverly Hills couple. At first called mob-related, a primetime investigation reveals evidence that led to their son's arrest.' A 10-second ABC Primetime Live promo ending on 'Primetime, next.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :10 |
| 1990 | ABC 'The Young Riders' Promo - Wild Bill Hickok Duel - Back Thursday (1990)'Will Wild Bill Hickok back down from a duel?' A 14-second ABC promo for The Young Riders, 'back on Thursday,' ending on the Young Riders title and the ABC 7 logo. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :14 |
| 1990 | ABC 'Twin Peaks' Promo - 'Diane, It's 9-0-2 and I Can't Find Twin Peaks' (1990)A tape-recorder monologue to 'Diane': 'At 8:57, I enter the Double R Diner for the Double Java Hold the Cow special and when I returned, it was gone.' Twin Peaks has moved, and ABC announces the season finale of Twin Peaks, Wednesday at 10/9 Central. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | ABC 'Voices Within: The Lives of Trudi Chase' Premiere Promo - Shelley Long (1990)'One woman. 22 personalities. Who are you? Let's see if we can find out.' A promo for the world television premiere of Voices Within: The Lives of Trudi Chase, with Shelley Long named on screen, Sunday at 9/8 Central on ABC. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :21 |
| 1990 | ABC Friday Comedy Promo - The Lubbocks Sell Their Home - After Perfect Strangers (1990)'The Lubbocks are forced to sell their home... All this place needs is some decent furniture.' A 15-second promo for an ABC Friday comedy, 'right after Perfect Strangers Friday.' The show's title is not legible on screen; it ends on an ABC Friday card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | ABC Saturday Night Promo - 'Elvis' at 8/7 and 'Head of the Class' at 8:30/7:30 (1990)A 15-second ABC promo for its Saturday-night lineup: Elvis at 8/7 Central, followed by Head of the Class at 8:30/7:30, ending on the ABC end card. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | WLS-TV 7 Chicago 'Eyewitness News at 10' Tease - Salmonella, Cocaine Ring (1990)'Tonight on Channel 7 Eyewitness News at 10.' The tease promises a salmonella outbreak among six people who dined at a suburban supper club, nine arrests including a suspended Chicago police officer in a cocaine ring, and a Medicine Tonight look at what causes repeated miscarriages. Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | American Red Cross - Infant CPR - 'If Only They Came with Instructions' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Every year, thousands of babies die from choking, suffocating, or other breathing emergencies. Just imagine how many of them could be saved if only they came with instructions.' A plea to learn American Red Cross Infant and Child CPR. 'American Red Cross. We help you help others.' | :30 |
| 1990 | America's Connection - Telephone Personals - 1-900-990-DATE - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"Connect with the right people. It's easy. All you have to do is pick up the phone. An exciting way to connect with new people." A pay-per-call dating line ad for Telephone Personals from America's Connection, $1.95 a minute at 1-900-990-DATE. | :30 |
| 1990 | Ankylosing Spondylitis Association - Early Diagnosis - 1-800-777-8189 - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialAn older man speaks to the camera about 'a critical message about an arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis.' AS is 'a chronic form of arthritis that can strike anyone, but mainly young men in their 20s and 30s,' and it often goes undetected, which can result in serious spinal deformity. 'Early diagnosis and proper treatment can make a difference.' Call 1-800-777-8189. | :30 |
| 1990 | Bennigan's - 'Your Escape from the Everyday' - Work, Work, Work - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA narrator with a heavy accent describes a land 'where they rush, rush, rush. Work, work, work. Don't they go mad? No, they escape to Bennigan's': eat and drink delicious things and get seated by a friendly waitress. 'Bennigan's. Your escape from the everyday.' | :30 |
| 1990 | Bonzai 2000 Knife Set - Cuts Through a Shoe, 50-Year Guarantee (2:00) - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA two-minute direct-response demo of the Bonzai 2000 knife, "the knife of the 90s": it rips through ribs and chicken, goes through a shoe, carves ham like a deli machine, slices cake on a non-stick surface and never needs sharpening. The set is $19.95 plus $4.00 shipping and handling with a 50-year guarantee; call 1-800-235-5500 (Bonzai Knife, Box 4401, Verona, NJ). | :120 |
| 1990 | Breakthrough Foundation - 'Youth at Risk' - 'Give a Kid a Breakthrough' - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA young woman speaks to the camera: '40% of violent crimes in our country are committed by kids on the street. Until you've listened to those kids, you haven't begun to hear the blues.' The Youth at Risk program 'takes them off the street, away from drugs and crime.' Call the Breakthrough Foundation at (312) 280-1088. 'Give a kid a breakthrough, and you give us all a break.' | :28 |
| 1990 | Buick LeSabre - Most Trouble-Free American Car - Up to $2,350 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'A lot of car manufacturers are making some pretty bold statements on paper. Well, here's a statement from Buick backed up by nuts, bolts, reinforced steel, and proven performance.' LeSabre is rated the most trouble-free American car; combined option package, cash back, first-time buyer program and a limited-time bonus could save up to $2,350. Tagged for the Better Buick Dealers of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Burger King - 'Hey Mike, How's Your First Night?' - Night Guard Spot - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA night guard watching the Burger King security monitors is asked, 'Hey Mike, how's your first night?' 'Let me guess. You're hungry.' 'How did you know?' 'I've been doing this a long time. There's one place where you'll always find a burger with your name on it.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :25 |
| 1990 | Burger King - 'You're on the Air' - Double Mushroom Swiss, 99 Cents - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA radio call-in gag - 'You're on the air. There's a girl I like but we're so different. Can it work?' - leads to Burger King's new double cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms: 'Sometimes you gotta break the rules.' The BK Double Mushroom Swiss is 99 cents when you buy large fries and a medium soft drink. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Butterfinger - Bart Simpson - 'Nobody Better Lay a Finger on My Butterfinger' - 1990 TV CommercialBart Simpson claims his lunch has each of the four food groups: 'Sandwich group, cow group, jungle group, Butterfinger group.' The Butterfinger group has 'the chocolatey, crispity, peanut buttery taste essential for survival.' 'Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Buyer's Card 1-900-520-1234 - 'You Can't Be Turned Down' (60s) - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'I have all these credit cards, but I'm over my limits.' The TV and Buyer's Card promises instant credit to buy from a catalog of name-brand merchandise, even if you've been bankrupt, plus a free Las Vegas stay at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The card is free with the cost of your $10 call to 1-900-520-1234. | :60 |
| 1990 | Chicago ARC - No Drugs or Alcohol in Pregnancy - 'Wake Up' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Having a healthy baby is every mother's dream. And jeopardizing your baby's health is something you just wouldn't do.' The spot warns that taking drugs or alcohol during pregnancy can cause mental retardation in an unborn child: 'Wake up. It's not worth the risk.' For information on prevention, call the ARC, the Association for Retarded Citizens, at (312) 346-6230. | :30 |
| 1990 | Chicago Tribune Classified - 'You Don't See Cars Like This Every Day' - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialMint condition, a real show stopper, one owner, rides like a dream, needs work - you don't see cars like this every day. Chicago Tribune Classified, 312-222-2222. | :30 |
| 1990 | Coca-Cola Classic - 'Can't Beat the Real Thing' - Iron Wolf $4 Off - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA picnic and outdoor montage for Coca-Cola Classic and its 'Can't beat the real thing' line, tied to a theme-park offer: with an empty can of one of these Coca-Cola products, save $4 off full-price one-day adult admission to Great America and ride Iron Wolf. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Coca-Cola Classic - 'Did You Bring the Coca-Cola Classic?' - The Treehouse - 1990 TV CommercialKids in a treehouse - 'Did you bring the Coca-Cola Classic? Billy was supposed to.' Then Michael arrives with a six-pack. Can't beat the real thing. | :30 |
| 1990 | Diet Coke - 'Just for the Taste of It' - Iron Wolf $4 Off Tie-In - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA 20-second Diet Coke spot built on 'Just for the taste of it,' with a performer in a checkered hat and orange sunglasses, followed by a tie-in: with an empty can of one of these Coca-Cola products, save $4 off full-price one-day adult admission to Great America and ride Iron Wolf - 'It'll make you scream.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Colonial Penn Life Insurance - 'Should Your Name Be on This Envelope?' - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA spokesman holds up a mailing envelope: if you or someone you love is age 50 to 80, call for free information about a life insurance policy designed for men and women 50 to 80, with no physical examination and no medical questions. "You cannot be turned down," and the premium is $6.95 a month and never increases. Call 1-800-228-8400. | :60 |
| 1990 | Dairy Queen Waffle Cone Sundae - 'Eat All of It' - DQ 50 Years - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'The Waffle Cone Sundae is so delicious, you want to eat all of it.' A crunchy waffle cone filled with creamy soft serve and covered with hot fudge, strawberry or butterscotch, then topped with nuts, served by a red-capped counterman. The spot carries the 'DQ 50 Years' logo, and the spoon gag is the punchline. | :30 |
| 1990 | Elvis: A Tribute to His Life - Book $29.95 with Free Cassette (60s) - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA TV offer for 'Elvis: A Tribute to His Life,' a gigantic 256-page volume with over 500 photographs, for $29.95, plus a free cassette of different versions of songs never before heard and Elvis's studio chatter from the recording session. Call 1-800-321-3900. Offered by A. & J. T.V. Promotions, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. | :60 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel 'Mystery Night' - Five Agatha Christie Films on Tuesdays (60s, 1990)Disney Night Time's Mystery Night - Murder She Said, Murder on the Orient Express, Murder at the Gallop, Witness for the Prosecution and Murder Most Foul, Tuesdays at 9:00 PM. | :60 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel 'The Best of Hollywood' - Burt Lancaster Winter Film Festival (60s, 1990)The Best of Hollywood's January Winter Film Festival - The Crimson Pirate, The Flame and the Arrow, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and Auntie Mame, every Monday evening on The Disney Channel. | :60 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel - 'Anne of Green Gables' Promo - Monday at 8 (1990)Anne of Green Gables, Monday at 8:00 PM on The Disney Channel. | :30 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel - 'Lord of the Lions: Adamson of Africa' Premiere Promo (1990)Lord of the Lions: Adamson of Africa premieres Tuesday at 8:00 PM on The Disney Channel. | :30 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel - 'Mystery Night' - Something New on Tuesday Nights (1990)Something new on Tuesday nights - Mystery Night, every Tuesday at 9:00 PM on The Disney Channel. | :30 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel - 'Rocket Gibraltar' Promo - Saturday at 9 (1990)It's a story of a family coming together - Rocket Gibraltar, Saturday at 9:00 PM on The Disney Channel. | :30 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel - 'This January on America's Family Network' Lineup (60s, 1990)This January on America's Family Network: Lantern Hill, Anne of Green Gables, Danger Bay, Star Wars, the Best of Hollywood, Mystery Night and Ready Steady Go! The Disney Channel. | :60 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel Magazine - January 1990 Issue - Disneyland at 35 (60s)The January edition of The Disney Channel Magazine - Disneyland after 35 years, Lantern Hill, Carole King, the kids' section and daily listings. | :60 |
| 1990 | The Disney Channel Sunday Night Showcase - 'Ready Steady Go!' Promo (1990)The Sunday Night Showcase presents Ready Steady Go!, the British '60s rock show - Sunday at 9:00 PM on The Disney Channel. | :30 |
| 1990 | Dateline EPCOT Center - Wonders of Life Pavilion Now Open - Body Wars (1990)EPCOT Center's ninth major pavilion, Wonders of Life, sponsored by Metropolitan Life - the Sensory Funhouse, Goofy About Health, Cranium Command and Body Wars. Now open at Epcot Center. | :114 |
| 1990 | Dodge Dynasty - Air Bags and the 7/70 Warranty - Advantage: Dodge - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialWhy buy a Dodge Dynasty? A driver's air bag and the 7-year/70,000-mile protection plan. Advantage: Dodge. | :30 |
| 1990 | Domino's Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza Feast $8.99, Another for $4 More - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'What could be better than the new Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Feast for $8.99? Another one for just $4 more.' More pepperoni than ever and loads of extra cheese, and a man on the couch is told, 'Don't go out. Just pick up the phone.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Empire Carpet - 'Padding Is Extra' - $8.95 a Yard Installed - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Sure, our carpet is cheap, ma'am. But padding is extra, installation, delivery Saturday.' Then Empire's pitch: a shipment of stain-resistant carpet in beautiful colors, samples brought out and installed with padding next day for $8.95 a yard. 'Eight ninety-five does it all.' Call 588-2300. | :30 |
| 1990 | Empire Carpet - 'Warehouse to You' - No Payments Till August - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'All these carpets in our warehouse, you know where they go from here? Not to a showroom. They go straight to you.' Empire's Warehouse to You savings: no interest, no finance charges and no monthly payment till August, plus next-day delivery. Call 588-2300. 'Empire today. Carpet tomorrow. At a warehouse price.' | :30 |
| 1990 | Ford Probe - 'Powerful Way to Express Yourself' - 2.9% APR or $1,500 - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA spot built on playing an instrument: 'It's a very powerful way to express yourself. And once you've started playing, you may never want to stop.' Ford offers 2.9% financing for up to 48 months or a $1,500 cash bonus on Probe, with an end card reading 'Winning the world over' and retail delivery by May 31. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fun Party Line - 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' - 1-900-999-5372 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"Your jobs sometimes make you blue? Don't worry. Call the Fun Party Line. Be happy. Call now." A pay-per-call party line ad with nurse and office-worker callers: $2 for the first minute, 95 cents for each additional minute, 1-900-999-5372. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fun Party Line - Frequent Callers Tell Why They Dial (Version A) - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"Recently, we asked some frequent callers why they dialed the 1-900-999-5372 party line." Callers say they use it "to meet new friends" and "to find out what's happening in town." Only $2 for the first minute and 95 cents for each additional minute. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fun Party Line - Frequent Callers Tell Why They Dial (Version B) - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"Recently, we asked some frequent callers why they dialed the 1-900-999-5372 party line." This version features different callers (an executive secretary, a professional surfer and a general contractor, shown on screen): "because it's fun." Only $2 for the first minute and 95 cents for each additional minute. | :30 |
| 1990 | GE Space Center 25 Refrigerator - 'Takeout Counter' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Introducing the G.E. Takeout Counter. It lets you have instant access to something as large as a gallon of milk. Provides enough counter space to make a two-foot sandwich.' Each comes with 25 cubic feet of refrigerator 'at no extra charge' - the GE Space Center 25. The spot closes on the GE 'We bring good things to life' card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | GMC Suburban - $1,000 Cash Back - Great Lakes GMC Truck Team - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Nobody makes fun time people moving trucks like GMC.' The Great Lakes GMC Truck Team of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana has trucks and vans ready, with a fishing-flavored pitch - 'Don't let a big one get away' - and $1,000 cash back on new GMC Suburbans. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | GMC Truck - 1991 S-15 Jimmy - 'Welcome to the 90s' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'A truck you can work with, a truck you can play with, a truck you can stay with.' The S-15 Jimmy 'has won acclaim from the toughest critics,' and the new 1991 model continues the tradition with 'top performance and bold new looks. Welcome to the 90s.' 'It's not just a truck anymore.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | GMC Truck - 1991 Sonoma - 'It's Not Just a Truck Anymore' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Beneath this hot new styling, the 1991 Sonoma is and always will be GMC truck quality. For that, it's earned an exciting new name. Sonoma. Find out what it means for the 90s.' The spot closes on 'It's not just a truck anymore.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Grand Avenue Auto Dealers, Elmhurst - 6,000 New and Used Vehicles - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Attention. Now is your chance to save thousands on the new car or truck of your dreams.' DuPage County's largest selection of over 6,000 new and used vehicles on Grand Avenue in Elmhurst, Illinois, between York Road and Route 83: grand service, grand selection and grand savings. | :30 |
| 1990 | Hair Club for Men - Free Booklet, Strand-by-Strand Hair Replacement - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"At the Hair Club for Men, we don't believe that hair makes the man." The spot offers a free booklet covering every hair replacement method and Hair Club's strand-by-strand method, with before-and-after results from active members whose change "isn't drastic." Call 1-800-962-9060 for the free booklet. | :60 |
| 1990 | Health & Tennis - Chicago Health Clubs - Free Two Week Trial (28s) - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA music-only montage with the on-screen words 'Chicago Health Clubs' and 'Free Two Week Trial,' 1-800-932-1200, ending on the Health & Tennis logo. This spot ran inside Health & Tennis's own paid 'Hot Bods' program. | :28 |
| 1990 | Health & Tennis - Free Two Week Trial - Hawaii Pool, Waterfall (27s) - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA music-only montage of Hawaii pool and waterfall footage with the on-screen offer 'Free Two Week Trial Membership,' 1-800-932-1200. This spot ran inside Health & Tennis's own paid 'Hot Bods' program. | :27 |
| 1990 | Health & Tennis - Free Two Week Trial - Hawaii Swimsuit Montage (30s) - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA music-only montage of club workouts and Hawaii swimsuit footage with the on-screen offer 'Free Two Week Trial Membership,' 1-800-932-1200. This spot ran inside Health & Tennis's own paid 'Hot Bods' program. | :30 |
| 1990 | Health & Tennis - Free Two Week Trial Membership - Hawaii (30s) - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA music-only montage of Hawaii swimsuit footage with the on-screen offer 'Free Two Week Trial Membership,' 1-800-932-1200. This spot ran inside Health & Tennis's own paid 'Hot Bods' program. | :30 |
| 1990 | Health & Tennis - Two-Week Trial $9.95, Free If You Call Now (34s) - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA woman spokesperson says getting in shape isn't something that happens overnight, but you can take the first step right now: a special two-week trial membership for just $9.95, or free if you call during the show. 'Don't wait until after the show and pay $9.95.' Call 1-800-932-1200. This spot ran inside Health & Tennis's own paid 'Hot Bods' program. | :34 |
| 1990 | Highland Superstores 3-Day Sale - Magnavox VCR $279, Microwave $129 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'For three days only, the things you want most are on sale at Highland.' A Magnavox remote VHS video recorder with on-screen programming for just $279 and a Samsung microwave with five power levels for $129, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Bob Rohrman's Schaumburg Honda - 'The $49 Honda' - Prelude, Civic, CRX - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Tired of riding a bus? Get a 1990 Honda for less than a bus pass.' A $49 Honda from Bob Rohrman's Schaumburg Honda: $49 down on a 1990 Prelude, Civic, Accord or CRX for a limited time, at Golf and Plum Grove Roads. | :30 |
| 1990 | Huggies Super Trim Diapers - 'Old King Cole' Nursery Rhyme Parody - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Old King Cole was a sad little soul, for a wet and leaky diaper had he.' Huggies Super Trim diapers have leakage control shields that 'form a unique double barrier for leakage protection that's fit for a king' - 'Huggies are the royal choice, they truly make this king rejoice. Huggies, happily ever after.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Illinois Bell 'We're All Connected' - 'Hi Mom, It's Me' - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA little boy on a red phone grows up and still calls home - 'It's me, Mommy... just call. Hi Mom, it's me.' Illinois Bell: we're all connected. | :30 |
| 1990 | Inland Valley Long Branch Fries - Crispy Oven Fries, Four Flavors - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA kitchen gag over a batch of oven fries: 'They're Long Branch fries in a crispy coating... It's the seasoning and spices in the crispy coating.' 'Available in four delicious flavors: Long Branch, Tater Babies, Fajita and Barbecue.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | KFC - 'You Must Master Numbers' - 5 Pieces $3.99, 10 for $6.99 - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA teacher lectures children: 'You must master numbers, children, so that when a value comes your way, you'll be wise enough to see it. Consider this: you buy five pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken for $3.99, or 10 pieces for three dollars more. Is this good value?' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Monty Hall's Let's Make a Deal - Play by Phone, 1-900-860-4332 - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialMonty Hall: "Remember all the fun we had playing Let's Make a Deal on TV? Now you can play right over your touchtone phone." Call 1-900-860-4332, choose the right door and win great prizes, maybe a trip for two to the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, and "you don't even have to dress up like a chicken." Two dollars for the first minute, one dollar for each additional minute. | :30 |
| 1990 | Life Savers - 'Will You Marry Me?' - Kids on the Couch - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialTwo kids on a couch playing house: 'Will you marry me?' 'Where's my ring?' A Life Savers candy answers the question, and 'Don't worry, we'll live with my mother.' 'Life Savers candy. Isn't life delicious?' A 15-second spot. | :15 |
| 1990 | Life Savers - Wintergreen Spark in the Dark - Older Couple - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'I've heard that if you bite a wintergreen Life Saver in the dark, it makes a spark. Is that right?' An older couple puts it to the test. 'Life Savers candy. Isn't life delicious?' A 15-second spot. | :15 |
| 1990 | Lifeline Cocaine Hotline (312) 275-9393 - Addiction and Recovery - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Cocaine abusers don't believe they're sick. They'll lose their friends, jobs, even families before they seek help.' Lifeline says it has helped thousands end the nightmare of cocaine and urges you to call 312-275-9393: the shortest distance between addiction and recovery. The spot includes graphic imagery of powder and a handgun. | :30 |
| 1990 | Little Caesars - Two Pizzas, Ten Toppings, $9.99 - 'Pizza! Pizza!' Dog Gag - 1990 TV Commercial'Two pizzas with ten toppings for $9.99.' 'That's impossible.' 'Anything's possible. I taught my dog to say I love you.' Little Caesars 'does the impossible' and signs off with 'Pizza, pizza.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | Mancari's Chrysler-Plymouth, Oak Lawn - Plymouth Laser $11,595 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Mancari's Oak Lawn Chrysler-Plymouth's biggest sale ever,' with over 600 new cars in stock. A spokeswoman pitches a brand-new 1990 Plymouth Laser at $11,595 with a 7-year/70,000-mile warranty, and 0% APR or rebates to $2,000, at 4630 W. 95th Street in Oak Lawn. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Michael Reese HMO - 'Did He Get a Raise? Is He in Love?' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Did he get a raise? Is he in love? Maybe he joined the Michael Reese HMO.' A 15-second spot about a man in a very good mood. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | Miller Beer - 'Buy That Man a Miller' - A Good Beer Is Like a Good Man - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialIt has been said that a good beer is like a good man - look beneath the surface and the best comes shining through. Smooth, never bitter. Buy that man a Miller. | :30 |
| 1990 | Miller Genuine Draft - The Radio Operator - 'I Can't Pick Up Anything' - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA radio operator: 'It's just strange, I can't pick up anything.' Cold-filtered, never heat-pasteurized Miller Genuine Draft. The end was cut off when the original recording was paused. | :22 |
| 1990 | Miller Lite - The Jamaican Bobsled Team - 'Ready in '92' - Less Filling, Tastes Great (1990)It was cold. Freezing. Coming from Jamaica, the only thing I like cold is Miller Lite. The Jamaican bobsledders will be ready in '92. Less filling, tastes great. | :25 |
| 1990 | Mindscape Infiltrator (NES) - 'Captain Johnny Jimbo Baby McGibbon' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'You are Captain Johnny Jimbo Baby McGibbon, flying a DHX attack chopper. Your mission: stop the Mad Leader and save the world. Good luck, Captain!' Infiltrator from Mindscape for the Nintendo Entertainment System. A 15-second spot. | :15 |
| 1990 | Mindscape Paperboy (NES, Game Boy) - 'Such Behavior Is Irresponsible' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Warning. Such behavior is irresponsible. Irresponsible, immature, and very foolish. We recommend you try it at home.' Paperboy from Mindscape for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Boy. A 15-second spot. | :15 |
| 1990 | Mitsubishi Galant - Car and Driver 30,000-Mile Test - Up to $1,000 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'If you're considering an Accord or Camry, consider Car and Driver Magazine's report on the Mitsubishi Galant after a special 30,000-mile test,' which calls it 'an ideal car for a deep and meaningful life' with not a single thing going wrong. Save up to $1,000 at your Chicago-area Mitsubishi Motors dealer. 1-800-447-4700. | :30 |
| 1990 | 'Always' on Videocassette June 14 - Spielberg, Dreyfuss, Hunter, Goodman (1990)'Coming on videocassette from director Steven Spielberg. A story of love... friendship... life... and afterlife.' Scenes from the film, with a billing card for Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter and John Goodman, then 'Always, coming on videocassette June 14th from MCA Universal Home Video.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Cadillac Man (1990) TV Spot - Robin Williams, Tim Robbins - Opens May 18'Cadillac Man is not a musical. It's not a buddy picture. It's more than that.' A 30-second car-lot comedy spot from Orion Pictures, with a billing card naming Robin Williams and Tim Robbins. Rated R, 'starts Friday, May 18th at theaters everywhere.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fire Birds (1990) TV Spot - Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones - Opens May 25'Once a helicopter battle has been engaged, somebody is gonna die.' An Army combat instructor is told to train an elite attack-helicopter squad and take them into combat. From Touchstone Pictures with Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones and Sean Young named on screen, rated PG-13, 'starts Friday, May 25th.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Nair - 'Nair for Short Skirts' - New Tropical Formula, Cocoa Butter - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA 15-second spot for 'Nair for short skirts': it leaves legs smoother longer than shaving, and a cotton test proves it. Now with a new tropical formula with cocoa butter and vitamin E. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | Nissan 240SX - 'If I Had a 240SX' Daydream - 'Built for the Human Race' - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA woman at the wheel daydreams about the Nissan 240SX: 'It'd be a red coupe. Wait. A silver fastback,' and a spin up Route 7, the twisty part. The fantasy keeps changing before the spot closes on 'Built for the Human Race.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Nutri/System - Tom Lindenmeyer Before and After - $89, 1-800-321-THIN - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialAn on-screen super names Tom Lindenmeyer: 'This is me before Nutri/System, and this is me now.' A national survey of 2,000 dieters asked how easy their weight loss program is to follow, and 'the results gave top scores to Nutri/System.' 'Now lose all the weight you can at Nutri/System for only $89' - call 1-800-321-THIN. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais - $9,840 - 'Gallant Men of Olds' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'It doesn't get easier than this. A brand-new Cutlass Calais for just $9,840.' 'At this price, these cars are really flying, so see your Gallant Men of Olds today.' 'We make it easy to own an Oldsmobile. We're the new generation of Olds.' For Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana dealers. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Osceola Fence Company - 'We Want to Be Your Fence Company' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'When you think of fencing, no, not that kind of fencing, this kind of fencing.' Osceola Fence Company offers quality fencing in a variety of styles and materials at affordable prices: beauty, protection, affordability. Call (312) 278-4762. 'We want to be your fence company.' | :30 |
| 1990 | Patrick Chicagoland Car Dealers - 'Better People Mean Better Deals' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Remind you of the last time you dealt with a car salesman? Try Patrick. Better people mean better deals.' The spot points viewers to the Patrick page in Saturday's Tribune for 'straightforward deals on the finest new and used cars' from the Patrick Cadillac, Volvo, Saab and Chrysler-Plymouth dealers. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Payless ShoeSource - 'I Never Saw Myself as a Payless Person' - Sandals $6.99 - 1990 TV CommercialA woman admits she never saw herself as a Payless person until she spotted 'really cute leather sandals' in the window. Real leather sandals are on sale for just $6.99 and $11.99, 'cool looks at hot prices.' 'Who'd have guessed? Payless.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Phillips 66 Super Clean - 'More People Are Stopping Here' - Good Things for Cars (1990)Time-lapse at the pump - more people are stopping here. Cash or credit, same low price. Phillips 66: good things for cars and the people who drive them. | :30 |
| 1990 | Phone Confessions 976-SINS - Chicago Area Phone Line - $3 a Call - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"Hello, Chicago. Phone Confessions." A series of anonymous confessions ("I never thought I'd be unfaithful, but there was this girl") sells the Chicago-area pay-per-call line 976-SINS (976-7467) at $3 a call; "it's so hard to be a saint in the city." | :30 |
| 1990 | Pizza Hut - New Grand Pan Pizza - $9.99, Second One $4 More - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'The new Grand Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut. The ultimate pan pizza with not eight, not nine, but ten great toppings.' One Grand Pan Pizza for $9.99 and a second for just $4 more, for a limited time. | :30 |
| 1990 | Pontiac Grand Prix Special Edition Sport Coupe - $2,000 Cash Back - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialYour Chicagoland Pontiac dealers introduce the special edition Grand Prix Sport Coupe, with a spoiler, special striping, air, stereo, bucket seats and aluminum wheels, plus up to $2,000 cash back - 'the highest ever.' 'This special edition Sport Coupe isn't one of a kind. There are only 99 others.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | 1-900-990-SEER - Telephone Tarot Card Reading, $3.45 per Call - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'I've been expecting you. Your destiny awaits.' A telephone tarot card reading with the lovers, the two of cups and 'the world is yours.' Call 1-900-990-SEER, $3.45 per call; 'for entertainment purposes only.' | :30 |
| 1990 | Push Pop - 'Push-a-Push-Pa' - Kid Asks Dad for a Push - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA boy with a Push Pop asks his dad to come to the game: 'You should come to the game, Dad, and give me a push.' The jingle repeats 'Push-a-push-pa.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | The Loop FM 98 - 'You Can't Stop Rock & Roll' - The Subway Platform (WLUP Chicago, 1990)A rocker on a Chicago subway platform - the 45-minute music marathon on The Loop, FM 98. You can't stop rock and roll. Joined in progress: the first seconds were lost when the original recording was paused. | :22 |
| 1990 | Sears Auto Center - 'My Car Is Ready When Promised' - A Woman on Fair Treatment - 1990 TV CommercialA woman says she doesn't like the way some auto service places treat women, so she goes to the Sears Auto Center: 'They're nice. I get a fair price. I trust them, and my car is ready when promised. That's all I want, and that's what I get at Sears.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | Sears Catalog - 'Short on Shopping Time?' - 1-800-366-3000 - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'Short on shopping time? Here's all you need for great service and great values: any Sears catalog and this 24-hour, seven-day-a-week phone number, 1-800-366-3000, for quick home delivery.' A woman sits on a couch with the catalog. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | Secret Confessions - 1-900-370-9200 Women's Chat Line - $2 First Minute - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA pay-per-call ad in which women share secrets: "I'm too embarrassed to tell my best friend, but I've got to tell someone. Listen in privacy to women sharing their innermost feelings." Call 1-900-370-9200, $2 for the first minute and $1 for each additional minute; the spot carries an adults-only notice. | :30 |
| 1990 | Shell - New SU-2000E Reformulated Gasoline - 'The Shell Answer Man' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'On a working day in Chicago, hundreds of thousands of vehicles take to the streets.' Shell introduces SU-2000E reformulated gasoline, 'designed to lower harmful hydrocarbon vapor emissions from your car' - 'it won't end our city's air pollution, but it's a good beginning.' An on-screen super reads 'The Shell Answer Man.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Six Flags Great America - Iron Wolf Roller Coaster - 'Stand Up' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'If you think you can take it, stand up. Iron Wolf. Only at Great America.' A 30-second thrill-ride spot for the Iron Wolf roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Skippy Peanut Butter - 'Peanutty Taste' - Everybody's Skippy Dippin' - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA boy eating a peanut butter sandwich is asked how Skippy got its great peanutty taste, compared with other leading national brands. The 15-second spot ends on the 'Everybody's Skippy Dippin'' line. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :15 |
| 1990 | Southwest Airlines - 'Mr. Smith, You're Early' - The On-Time Record (15s) - 1990 TV Commercial'Mr. Smith, you're early.' Just something to remember - Southwest Airlines' on-time record. | :15 |
| 1990 | Southwest Airlines - 'This Is What Our Meals Look Like... and Our Fares' - Peanuts (15s) (1990)Because most of our flights are short, this is what our meals look like - a bag of peanuts. It's also what our fares look like. Southwest Airlines. | :15 |
| 1990 | Subway - 6-Inch BMT and 22 oz Drink for $2.79 - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialSubway pitches a 6-inch BMT sub and a 22-ounce drink for $2.79, with close-ups of stacked sandwiches and the Subway logo. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Sunsoft Fester's Quest (NES) - 'Are You Good Enough?' - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial'One tough video game with sinister mazes, deadly traps, hideous monsters and spooky graphics. But if you make just one mistake, you start all over again.' Fester's Quest from Sunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System. 'Are you good enough?' | :29 |
| 1990 | Surf - New System Surf Liquid - '100 Filthy Shirts' Odor Test with a Dog - 1990 TV Commercial'We washed 100 filthy shirts in New System Surf and one in a leading detergent.' A dog sniffs out the one shirt that still has odors, while Surf's improved formula leaves the rest whiter, brighter and stain-free. 'Introducing New System Surf Liquid.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Liquid Tide - 'Pickled Beets' - A Customer's Letter - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialA reenacted customer letter: a daughter dropped a whole jar of pickled beets on her coat, the local cleaner wouldn't touch it, and Liquid Tide 'cleaned the coat beautifully.' 'Can your liquid get out pickled beets? Liquid Tide did... If it's got to be clean, it's got to be Tide.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | Toro GTS Lawnmower - The Expecting Couple - Starts on the First or Second Pull - 1990 TV CommercialAn expecting couple and a kick from the baby - the Toro GTS starts on the first or second pull for five years, or Toro will fix it free. | :30 |
| 1990 | Toyota - Big League Sales Event - Baseball Booth, $1,200 Incentives - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialTwo baseball announcers in a broadcast booth call Toyota's Big League sales event: 'Every Toyota is in fair territory,' with factory-to-dealer incentives up to $1,200 and option package savings up to $931. 'Better deals, bigger incentives, Toyota's Big League event. It's a whole new ballgame.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :30 |
| 1990 | True Value Tru-Test E-Z Kare Flat Finish - $10.98 a Gallon - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialTru-Test E-Z Kare flat finish paint, $10.98 a gallon at participating True Value Hardware stores. | :30 |
| 1990 | 1-900-USA-1-ON-1 - America's New One-on-One Talk Line, 99c a Minute - Vintage 1990 TV Commercial"Tired of the same old thing? Try something new, something different. America's new one-on-one talk line. 1-900-USA-ONE-ON-ONE. Great times. Great fun. Great people." A pay-per-call chat line ad: $2 for the first minute, then 99 cents a minute. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 '21 Jump Street' Promo - Reckless Rich Kids - Monday at 7 (1990)'Reckless rich kids living on the edge.' One undercover cop, a fast-cut sampler of danger, and a countdown to 'about to go over the edge.' 21 Jump Street, Monday at 7 on Fox 32. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Alien Nation: The Series' Promo - New Day & Time, Sunday at 6 (1990)An alien drug that turns complete strangers into soulmates and bonds them for life: 'What you're feeling, is it real?' Alien Nation, the series, in a new day and time, Sunday at 6 on Fox 32. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Booker' Promo - New Day & Time, Monday at 8 (1990)'For a private eye, beautiful women are part of the job. The other part is staying alive.' Booker, in a new day and time, Monday at 8 on Fox 32. | :10 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Booker' Promo - Woman Accused of Killing Her Lovers - Monday at 8 (1990)'She is a woman accused of killing her lovers. You think she is guilty, don't you? Or worse, maybe instead of killing men for money, she kills them because she likes it.' 'This case has Booker written all over it.' Booker, Monday at 8 on Fox 32, in a new day and time. A 30-second cut. | :30 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Cops' Promo - Fight at a Sunset Strip Club - Tonight at 7 (1990)'A fight breaks out at a club on the Sunset Strip, and witnesses charge the bouncers with brutality.' 'Who did this? I have 25 names of people that watched him beat him up.' Cops, tonight at 7 on Fox 32. A 20-second cut. | :20 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Late Night 32' Double Feature Promo - Lost in Space (1990)'Tonight, it's a Late Night 32 double feature with two exciting adventures. Join the Robinson family as they are lost in space.' A short lead-in bumper for Fox 32's Late Night 32 Movie One. | :12 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Mandela' Movie Promo - 'I Want Mandela!' - Wednesday at 7 (1990)'Decades ago, in the slums of South Africa, he started something that couldn't be stopped. The fight. The real fight. It's only just begun.' Mandela, Wednesday at 7 on Fox 32. | :20 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'The Simpsons' Promo - Bart's IQ Test, Scrabble - Sunday at 7:30 (1990)A Scrabble board and 'How can anyone make a word out of these lousy letters?' then 'If brains are hereditary...' 'Your son is a genius.' 'How did Bart get his IQ? He stole it. And now he's in way over his head.' The Simpsons, Sunday at 7:30. | :20 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Tribes' Promo - Starting March 5, Meet the Families of Westdale (1990)A short, music-only promo: 'Starting March 5, Monday through Thursday, we invite you to watch and meet the families of Westdale.' Tribes, on Fox 32. | :10 |
| 1990 | Fox 32 'Youngblood' Movie Promo - Hockey - Tuesday Night at 7 (1990)Close-ups of hockey players and game action: 'This team really knows how to score.' Youngblood, Tuesday night at 7 on Fox 32. A 10-second spot. | :10 |
| 1990 | WGN 'Cheers' Promo - 'The Old Sam Malone Is Back' - Weeknights 6 & 10, Beginning Tuesday (1990)The old Sam Malone is back - Cheers, now weeknights at 6 and 10, beginning Tuesday on Channel 9. Joined in progress: the first seconds were lost when the original recording was paused. | :27 |
| 1990 | WGN For Kids' Sake - 'Setbacks and Quarterbacks' - Mike Tomczak (Partial, 1990)Growing up in Chicago, he dreamed of playing for the Bears - then broke his leg in college. Success and setbacks go hand in hand. A WGN-TV For Kids' Sake spot with Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak. Joined in progress: the first seconds were lost when the original recording was paused. | :20 |
| 1990 | WGN For Kids' Sake - 'Setbacks and Quarterbacks' - Mike Tomczak's Story (1990)Growing up in Chicago, he dreamed of playing for the Bears - then broke his leg in college. Success and setbacks go hand in hand; if we could teach our kids that. A WGN-TV For Kids' Sake spot with Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak. | :30 |
| 1990 | WGN For Kids' Sake with Chicago Bear Mike Tomczak (1990)Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak for WGN-TV's For Kids' Sake. | :30 |
| 1990 | WGN Movie Promo - 'Mass Appeal' with Jack Lemmon - Thursday 7PM (1990)Jack Lemmon and Charles Durning in Mass Appeal - Thursday at 7 on Channel 9. | :30 |
| 1990 | WGN Opening Day Promo - Both Chicago Openers on One Station, Sox at 1, Cubs at 7 (1990)For the first time, both Chicago Opening Day games on the same station - the White Sox at 1 and the Cubs at 7. The rites of spring begin on WGN. | :30 |
| 1990 | White Sox 1990 - Mike Cartalano, Scoreboard Pyrotechnician - 'Wait Till You See the New Comiskey'Mike Cartalano, scoreboard pyrotechnician and Sox fan: 'I go to every single White Sox game.' If you think it's fun now, wait till you see the new Comiskey Park. Season tickets (312) 924-1000. | :30 |
| 1990 | White Sox 1990 - Nancy Faust - 'The Last Season in Historic Comiskey Park' (1990)Who's played more games at Comiskey Park than anybody? Luke Appling? Nellie Fox? Carlton Fisk? Give up? Nancy Faust, the world's greatest ballpark organist. The last season in historic Comiskey Park - years from now, you'll say you were there. Joined in progress: the first seconds were lost when the original recording was paused. | :26 |
| 1990 | Star Trek: The Next Generation 'Sarek' Promo - All-New Episode, WPWR-TV 50 (1990)'His mental powers trigger a mysterious outbreak of violence.' A promo for the all-new Star Trek: The Next Generation episode 'Sarek': Sarek may be projecting intense emotions onto other people, 'and the only way to stop it is to jeopardize Picard's life.' Aired in May 1990 on WLS-TV 7 (ABC, Chicago) during Twin Peaks and on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :19 |
| 1990 | WPWR-TV 50 'All in the Family' Promo - Remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. - Tonight at 10:30 (1990)A short voice-over promo: 'Remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. Channel 50 presents an Emmy Award winning episode of All in the Family, tonight at 10:30 on 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :11 |
| 1990 | WPWR-TV 50 'Barbarian Queen' Movie Promo - Friday Night at 7 (1990)'No fury like a woman scorned. Her family's gone, her village destroyed. She's mad as hell and has sworn revenge.' Tough Customers Week continues with Barbarian Queen, 'Friday night at 7 on Channel 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :29 |
| 1990 | WPWR-TV 50 'Ghostwarrior' Movie Promo - Tuesday Night at 7 (1990)Opening from black on red title text: 'Out of the night. Out of a vengeance that waited a century to be reborn.' 'One hundred years ago, he was a living legend. Today, he's a living hell.' Ghostwarrior, Tuesday night at 7 on 50. | :28 |
| 1990 | WPWR-TV 50 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Promo - Monday Through Saturday at 6 (1990)A voice-over on the closing credits: 'Starting Monday, join Captain Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise for a galaxy of adventure, six nights a week. Star Trek: The Next Generation, Monday through Saturday nights at 6 on WPWR-TV.' Then, 'Stay tuned, next on Channel 50.' The picture is the credits of the episode that just ended. | :18 |
| 1990 | WPWR-TV 50 'Wheels of Fire' Promo - Tough Customers Week, Tonight at 7 (1990)'The price of fuel becomes ammunition for war... Only one man stands and fights.' A promo for the action movie Wheels of Fire during Tough Customers Week: 'Wheels of Fire, tonight at 7 on Channel 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :29 |
| 1990 | WPWR-TV 50 Prime Movie Lead-In - Tough Customers Week, 'Wheels of Fire' Next (1990)An animated film-leader countdown opens a 50 Prime Movie lead-in: 'Tonight on the 50 Prime Movie, Tough Customers Week continues. In the future, machines of destruction take over the world, and one man must uphold the rules of the road. Wheels of Fire is next on the 50 Prime Movie.' It ends on a 50 Prime Movie logo card. Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :20 |
| 1990 | WPWR-TV 50 and New Mix 102 'Trek Trivia' Contest - Win a Trip to the Trek Set (1990)A voice-over on the closing credits of Star Trek: The Next Generation (audio only; the picture is the show's end credits): 'Tune in to the New Mix 102 tomorrow morning to play Trek Trivia. Listen for the question between 7 and 9, then watch Star Trek: The Next Generation tomorrow night.' The prize is a trip to the Trek set and Universal Studios Hollywood, courtesy of New Mix 102 and WPWR-TV Channel 50. Then: 'Tough Customers Week continues with Wheels of Fire next on 50.' Aired in May 1990 on WPWR-TV 50 (Chicago) during Star Trek: The Next Generation and on ABC during Twin Peaks, recovered from a donated VHS recording. | :22 |
| 1990 | WWF Rosemont Horizon - Saturday March 24 - Garvin, Rhodes, Mr. Perfect - Vintage 1990 TV CommercialWWF 'Operation Action' returns to the Rosemont Horizon on Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m., with on-screen names Rugged Ronnie Garvin, Dusty Rhodes and Mr. Perfect. Tickets at the Horizon box office and all Ticketmaster locations. | :30 |