Archive for the ‘Chicago’ Category

Adults Only on Subscription TV

I know it might be hard for you young kids to remember, or even you young adults, but back in the day we did not have cable TV. Television was actually broadcast from the big cities, across the air, to a huge hunk of medal on the [...]

Posted by Underbelly on December 9th, 2009

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The Tale of Timmy from Long Chevrolet

Way back, years ago, in 1980 Chicago, there was a car dealership called Long Chevrolet. As part of the advertising campaign, a young boy named Timmy was used as an old fashion newsboy. There were very obnoxious and, even as a young man, didn’t link them.
I had [...]

Posted by Underbelly on December 1st, 2009

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Looking Back at Chicago

Having lived in the Chicago area all my life, I found these two films fascinating. So sit back and enjoy Chicago from 1948!

Posted by Underbelly on November 3rd, 2009

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