TVONTARIO ANDREA MARTIN/TOM GRATTANS WAR (1976) Retrontario 2024-09-24 | When TVO aired the British series Tom Grattans War in 1976, they used these short interstitials featuring Andrea Martin to analyze elements of the production after the episode had ended.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
OECA THE WORLD OF BJ VIBES OUTRO (1973) Retrontario 2024-09-24 | Brilliant music theory show, amongst the earliest offering from OECA/TVONTARIO. Can anyone confirm or deny that is Gerry Salsberg as BJ Vibes? Pretty sure that is Derek McGrath bumping into him.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
TVOntario IDs and Promos (1980) Retrontario 2024-09-24 | Some very sweet vintage TVOntario promos and IDs from 1980, including the very end of an episode of Inside/Out.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CBLT THE FRIENDLY GIANT OPENING (JANUARY, 1985) ❤❤❤ Retrontario 2024-09-13 | Found at the very end of an old Betamax tape, here is an opening to a January 1985 episode of Friendly Giant. This would likely have been one of the final episodes produced, as the show had been cancelled in December of 1984.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITYTV LATE GREAT MOVIES YOURE WATCHING ME WATCHING YOU (1989) Retrontario 2024-09-13 | Utterly classic 1989 intro Citytv's Late Great Movie with the line "You're watching me watching you watching the Late Great Movie". Anyone know who this gentleman was?Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CHEX THE FRIENDLY GIANT (1981) 👑🙏❤ Retrontario 2024-09-13 | From an off-air recording made in 1985, this is a full 1981 episode of The Friendly Giant featuring a breezy discussion about hair-cuts. Bless Bob Homme and Rod Coneybeare for creating such a magical show.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
Superchannel (1983) Retrontario 2024-08-29 | Fleeting but exciting moments from an early 1983 broadcast of Superchannel, before the merger with First Choice.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
WUTV 29 CLUB MARIO - SUPER MARIO BROS SUPER SHOW (DEC, 1990) 🍄🍄🍄 Retrontario 2024-08-29 | In 1990, Club Mario replaced the Mario Bros. live-action segments of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! This series featured "extreme" Super Mario-obsessed teenagers. Chris Coombs (son of Ernie aka Mr. Dressup Coombs) and Michael Rawlins were the hosts.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
WOKR ID (1985) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Retrontario 2024-08-29 | A WOKR Rochester station identification from 1985. Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CBC NEWS OPEN (1989) Retrontario 2024-08-29 | At look at some of the stories happening in 1989.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
ONTARIO & QUEBEC PEELERS COMMERCIALS FROM THE 80s 🔥🔥🔥 Retrontario 2024-08-15 | In between spots for Hostess and Pepsi you used to see commercials for Peelers... what a time to be alive! Anyone visit any of these places?Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
SPACE CHANNEL THE CONSPIRACY GUY (2000) 🚨🚨🚨 Retrontario 2024-08-15 | This character - The Conspiracy Guy - was everywhere in the late 90s/early 2000s during the X-Files zeitgeist era on Space Channel and even Citytv. What happened to him? I'm sure there is a good conspiracy about it....Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
TODAYS SPECIAL SAM CRENSHAWS FIRST TV APPEARANCE (1979) Retrontario 2024-08-15 | Here's the very first time Sam Crenshaw appeared on TVO in a pilot for a series entitled MUSIC, INC, starring the Canadian Brass. The puppet was designed by Noreen Young, and voiced and operated by Bob Dermer. The character was brought back in 1981 for Today's Special.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
TVONTARIO MONKEY BARS (1974) 🙈🙉🙊 Retrontario 2024-08-15 | Opening credits and a few clips from this revolutionary kids show that saw TVOntario's first attempt to crack the Saturday morning kids programming block.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
1050 CHUM TORONTOS ALL OLDIES STATION (1996) Retrontario 2024-08-14 | All the CHUM oldies jocks in disguise...Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
7-UP FIDO DIDO (1990) Retrontario 2024-08-14 | One of Fido-Dido's many appearances in 1990 when he became the mascot for 7-UP.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITIBANK JAMES DOOHAN SCOTTY (1985) ⭐⭐⭐ Retrontario 2024-08-14 | Canadian legend James "Jimmy" Doohan appeared in this 1985 commercial for Citibank.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CRAZY JOE FURNITURE (1996) Retrontario 2024-08-14 | Crazy Joe, a classic local drapery business and inspiration to SCTV, briefly got into the furniture game in the 90s.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
TIM HORTON TIED DOWN (1989) 🍩🍩🍩🍩 Retrontario 2024-08-14 | 2 x spots for the Tim Hortons Tied Down promotion, created by legendary Toronto ad man Dennis Bruce in 1989 Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
BIRTH CONTROL PSA (1982) Retrontario 2024-07-31 | "Tonight's the night"...Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
MOLSON MILD STUBBY BOTTLE (1978) Retrontario 2024-07-31 | Still missing that Molson stubby magic, all these years laterRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CFTO COMMERCIALS AND PROMOS (JUNE, 1985)⭐⭐⭐⭐ Retrontario 2024-07-31 | Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITYTV COMMERCIALS AND PROMOS (NOVEMBER, 1984) ⭐⭐⭐ Retrontario 2024-07-31 | Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
FIGHT BACK WITH DAVID HOROWITZ PROMO (1985) Retrontario 2024-07-31 | Pioneering consumer affairs show, which we were able to watch on WKBWRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
MOLSON EXPORT ALE (1973) 🍺🍺🍺 Retrontario 2024-07-31 | Another classic from Dennis Bruce - this spot for Molson Ex pretty much defined the brand and changed the whole genre of beer commercials.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITYTV LUNCHTELEVISION INTRO (1995) Retrontario 2024-07-31 | Starring the late great John MajhorRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
ONTARIO PLACE - FUTURE POD (1983) Retrontario 2024-07-23 | A majestic time for Ontario Place...Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
Maxwell House Coffee - Baja Marimba Band (1972) ☕☕☕ Retrontario 2024-07-23 | Absolute classic from Maclaren, by Advertising titan Dennis Bruce - The Baja Marimba Band in 2 spots for Maxwell House Coffee.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
BEER COMMERCIALS FROM 1989 🍺🍺🍺 Retrontario 2024-07-23 | Here's a selection of Molson and Labatt commercials from (mostly) summer 1989.Not only a different world, a different universe really.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
LOTO CANADA LORNE GREENE (1974) 🍁🍁🍁 Retrontario 2024-07-22 | Lorne Greene for Loto Canada.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
TIM HORTON CROISSANTS (1984) 🥐🥐🥐 Retrontario 2024-07-22 | TaRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
DAVE THOMAS LABATT BEER (1989) 🍺🍺🍺🍺 Retrontario 2024-07-22 | Dave Thomas for Labatts. Interesting that he promoted Molson as well!Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITYTV COMMERCIALS & PROMOS (JANUARY, 1983) Retrontario 2024-07-19 | A nice collection of vintage 1983 commercials from January 1983 that aired during a Citytv broadcast.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
Canada Anti-Dope PSA 🍁🍁🍁🍁 Retrontario 2024-07-18 | Don't smoke dope or you'll end up staring into the oceanRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
ARAMIS COLOGNE AT THE BAY [TED DANSON] (1983) Retrontario 2024-07-18 | A young Ted Danson (pre-Cheers?) getting down on the Aramis - available at The BayRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
FIRST CHOICE RATED R (1990) Retrontario 2024-07-17 | First Choice Rated R fanfare circa 1990 Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITYTV GREAT MOVIES ADULT SITUATIONS (1990) Retrontario 2024-07-17 | Mark Dailey always made them sound unmissable...Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITYTV ID BATHURST SUBWAY (1990) Retrontario 2024-07-17 | Nice look at the old TTC train in this 1990 Citytv IDRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CITYTV COMMERCIALS & PROMOS (FEBRUARY, 1983) Retrontario 2024-07-17 | Here's almost 30 minutes of vintage 1983 commercials from a Citytv screening of WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
CANADA COOLER - ORIGINAL ALCOPOP (1985) Retrontario 2024-07-17 | Anyone remember this stuff? I think it was the very first alcoholic drink I had...Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
PIZZA PIZZA 967-1111 TORONTOS FAVOURITE ### (1985) 🍕🍕🍕 Retrontario 2024-07-17 | From the 30 mins or Free eraRetrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
THE MAN FROM PASCAL - Jimmy Tapp (1985) Retrontario 2024-07-17 | Everyone knows the Man from Pascal was Jimmy Tapp, voice of the Mighty Hercules!Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
FIRST CHOICE * SUPERCHANNEL MURDER IN SPACE (JULY 1985) Retrontario 2024-07-17 | Classic Pay-TV era, and the contest for Murder in Space, the whodunnit movie that no one could figure out!Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
BURGER KING MR. T NEW WHOPPER (1985) 🍔🍔🍔 Retrontario 2024-07-17 | Mr. T does not like the fact that Buger King has changed the Whopper!Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
🍁 O CANADA 1981 🍁 Retrontario 2024-07-01 | WE ❤ CANADA!Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
DONALD SUTHERLAND - THE ORDER OF CANADA (1984) Retrontario 2024-07-01 | Just a few of the Order of Canada recipients literally in 1984Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
UGLY LITTLE BOY - ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE (1977) Retrontario 2024-06-23 | Gem of a tv play produced by TVOntario in 1977, shot on location at the Ontario Science Centre. Starring Guy Big from Frightenstein as the Ugly Boy.Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
RIP - THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE (1969-2024) 💔💔💔 Retrontario 2024-06-22 | Heartbreaking news that the Ontario Science Centre has closed permanently. Here is a short film from the early days, narrated by Bert Devitt. Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
SCIENCE ALLIANCE AT THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE (1981) Retrontario 2024-06-22 | Some nice glimpses of the 81' era Ontario Science Centre, which has now been closed permanently :(Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
VARIETY VILLAGE - I AM YOUR CHILD (1991) Retrontario 2024-06-19 | Canadian (?) supergroup song "I am Your Child" recorded to help raise funding for Variety Village. Who do you recognize?Retrontario’s primary mission is the preservation, research and exhibition of rare videotape recordings (1970s to 1990s) recorded off of any and all Ontario (and surrounding area) TV channels; footage which would likely be lost if not sought out and preserved digitally. We also hope to create an ongoing oral history of this content through comments left below the videos. Please add to this evolving history, if you know more information pertaining to the clips, fondly remember them or have a modern thought all comments are welcome! For more information on how to help in our mission please visit us at: http://www.retrontario.com
