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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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Bad vs Bad – Car Dealer Ads

Commercial 1 – Auto Connection

Commercial 2 – Carl Hogan

Posted by Underbelly on November 12th, 2009

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Starbeat Presents What’s Happening!

This brings back memories! From Fuzzy Memories, featuring Steve Cronen and the Starbeat Dictaphone at 948-8800! He’s still around too with:  http://www.starbeatstudios.com
According to Funny Memories, this aired on local Chicago TV early Wednesday, September 14th 1983.

Posted by Underbelly on September 22nd, 2009

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