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  Mason Reese: A truly singular boy

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  Child star Mason Reese was a TV phenomenon of the seventies, whose precocious presence in dozens of commercials led to TV talk show appearances, widespread fame, and even a starring role in a sitcom pilot. He had an uncommon and wizened quality that sometimes made it hard to believe he was actually a little boy. He frequented talk shows, especially “The Mike Douglas Show,” which he even co-hosted at times. It is almost unreal to see a seven-year-old boy, whip-quick, […]

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  The 90’s, episode 302: It’s Only TV

  American Way, THE 90's, Viewers Choice

  Episode 302 of the award winning series, The 90’s. This episode is called “IT’S ONLY TV” and features the following segments:

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  The 90’s, episode 109: Offbeat TV

  Eddie Becker, Nancy Cain, Roots of Video, Skip Blumberg, THE 90's, Tom Palazzolo, Tom Weinberg

  Episode 109 of the award-winning TV series The 90’s. This episode is called “OFFBEAT TV,” and it features the following segments:

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  Classic Commercial Collection #1

  American Way

  Collection of black and white commercials, most likely from the 1950s, advertising cigarettes, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, easy to prepare food, beer, and automobile products.

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  Classic Commercial Collection #2

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  A classic commercial collection of both live and on film commercials created in the late 1940s through 1958. It features advertisements from Chevron, Bank of America, Yellow Pages, Robert Hall, Keds, Chemstrand Co., RCA, Bulova Watches, Westinghouse, Dodge, Chevrolet, and Renault Dophine.

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  [The 90’s Election Specials raw: Dick Simpson commercial]

  1992 Election, Chicago, Politics, THE 90's

  Raw tape for the 90’s election specials. This tape covers the filming of a Dick Simpson for Congress commercial. Simpson was running against Dan Rostenkowski in the 5th congressional district. The commercial involves a full studio audience of cheering supporters and some live music.

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  We’ll Be Right Back

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  A “Nick at Nite” broadcast from August 20, 1989, of a show featuring classic television commercials from the 1950’s, 1960’s; and 1970’s. Included are commercials for Screaming Yellow Zonkers, Roy Rogers Quicker Shooter Hat, Mystery Date Board Game, Brylcreem, Mr. Clean, Hai Karate, and Charmin.

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  Image Union, episode 0015: Commercial World

  Chicago, Image Union

  Work by Chicago commercial filmmakers. There is a mix of actual commercials, parodies, and regular films. Works include “The Honeymooners” by Goldsholl Associates, “Four Commercials” by Paul Chen, “The Ritz Newsiola” by Siporin Film Productions, and “American School for Stuntmen” by Michael K. Goi.