1997 Detroit Commercial: Gibraltar Trade Center Computer Show TelevisionDetroit 2026-09-20 | 1997 Detroit Commercial: Gibraltar Trade Center Computer Show
WXYZ Detroit: May 26, 1995 Action News Brief, Frank Turner TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-20 | Originally aired on Friday afternoon May 26, 1995 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and still is the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan.In this clip, anchor Frank Turner previews the upcoming 5pm newscast.
1990 Detroit Commercial: Southwest flies to Chicago City Airport TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-20 | Originally aired during the summer of 1990 in the metro Detroit area.This commercial for Southwest Airlines promotes the several daily flights from City Airport to Chicago. For those who recall, this was a convenient option over the busier Metro Airport. City Airport ceased commercial flights by the year 2000.
WKBD Detroit: February 14, 1984 - TV50 News Amyre Makupson TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-18 | Originally aired on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 2:55 pm on February 14, 1984. WKBD at the time was a successful independent UHF station owned by Field Communications.This clip begins with the closing graphics and music of the One O’Clock movie with host Sonny Eliot. Next is a Field Communication ID graphic. Finally longtime anchor Amyre Makupson catches viewers up on the day’s headlines.Interestingly, the news portion begins with a CNN graphic.
WXYZ Detroit: 1995 Entertainment Tonight Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-17 | Originally aired during the summer of 1995 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and still is the ABC affiliate in the metro Detroit area.This short promo is for the syndicated airing of Entertainment Tonight. The top story is Michelle Pfieffer’s newest film “Dangerous Minds.” The clip closes with the WXYZ call letters and logo.
WDIV Detroit: 1990 Nelson Mandela News Coverage Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-17 | Originally aired in the summer of 1990 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in the metro Detroit area.In June of 1990, Nelson Mandela made a historic visit to the metro Detroit area that included a rally at Tiger Stadium. In the aftermath, WDIV aired this promo touting their coverage of the event.
WDIV Detroit: 1991 Kristi Krueger Good Health Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-17 | Originally aired in the later months of 1991 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and is the NBC affiliate in the metro Detroit area. In this promo, health reporter Kristi Krueger and her mother are featured. Krueger is today a reporter/anchor in Miami, Florida
WDIV Detroit: February 12, 1990 - Mort Crim Nightbeat Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-17 | Originally aired on Monday evening, February 12, 1990 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in the metro Detroit area.In this spot, anchor Mort Crim previews the upcoming 11 pm newscast.
WJBK Detroit: September 1990 - It Takes 2 Tornadoes Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-16 | Originally aired sometime in the middle of September 1990 on WJBK in Detroit, Michigan. WJBK was the CBS affiliate in Detroit at this time.This clip begins with a “This Is CBS” network identification before transitioning into a WJBK localized clip voiced-over by Rich Fisher. In it, Fisher touts the coverage of the station after recent storms.
1984 Commercial: Michael Jackson Thriller Talking View Master TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-15 | Originally aired on Detroit television during the spring of 1984. While this isn't Detroit-based or focused, there is a certain bit of nostalgia here and we couldn't find it elsewhere on Youtube. Those of a certain age will remember View Masters and later their "talking" iterations. This commercial comes at the apex of Michael Jackson's popularity tying in the music video to "Thriller" into the View Master line.
WKBD Detroit: November 3, 1981 - TV50 Late Movie Opening TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-15 | Originally aired in the early hours of Tuesday morning, November 3, 1981 on WKBD in the metro Detroit area. WKBD was a successful independent station in Detroit at this time and was owned by Field Communications.This brief spot is the opening of the TV50 Late Movie. On this evening, the film shown was "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man" from 1939 starring W.C. Fields and Edgar Bergen. Charlie McCarthy, identified in the open is the "dummy" partner of ventriloquist Bergen.
WDIV Detroit: November 12, 1990 - Nightbeat Mort Crim TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-14 | Originally aired on Monday evening, November 12, 1990 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan.The clip is a “Nightbeat” promo for their 11 pm newscast featuring anchor Mort Crim
WDIV Detroit: September 5, 1986 - Mal Sillars, Project Graduation MLK High School TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-13 | Originally aired on Friday afternoon, September 5, 1986 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in the metro Detroit region. There are two short clips here. The first is a quick weather update with a voice-over from meteorologist Mal Sillars. The second was students from Martin Luther King High School Class of 1986. "Project Graduation" was aimed at having students refrain from drinking and driving primarily during prom season, but these spots ran with many school throughout the spring and summer of 1986.
1990 Detroit Commercial: Sparky Anderson Metro Ford Dealers TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-12 | Originally aired in the fall of 1990 on several commercial and cable channels in the metro Detroit area.We have posted several similar commercials from this era featuring Detroit Tigers manager Sparky Anderson for Metro Ford DealersThis particular spot seems to be referencing in jest Anderson’s leave of absence the prior season due to exhaustion. Anderson reported at the time that the strain of worrying over a period of time overwhelmed him. His dialogue here seems to reference that.
WXYZ Detroit: October 21, 1990 - News Brief with Frank Turner TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-10 | Originally aired on Sunday evening, October 21, 1990 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and still is the ABC affiliate in the metro Detroit region.The Action News Brief is hosted by Frank Turner the longtime weekend and early evening anchor.
WJBK Detroit: October 23, 1990 TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-10 | Originally aired on Tuesday evening, October 23, 1990 on WJBK in Detroit, Michigan. WJBK at the time was the CBS affiliate in the metro Detroit market.This is a news update featuring anchors Rich Fisher and Joe Glover.
WDIV Detroit: June 1990 Tiger Baseball Lou Whitaker Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-09 | Originally aired in late June of 1990 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in Detroit and was the exclusive broadcaster of Tiger baseball.This promo features Tigers All Star second baseman Lou Whitaker with play by play commentary from Tigers announcer George Kell
WXYZ Detroit: 1995 Special Presentation Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-08 | Originally aired during the summer of 1995 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and still is the ABC affiliate in the metro Detroit region.This very short promo is a programming alert for a “Special Presentation,” in this case Oprah is preempted by an after school special.
WDIV Detroit: 1990 “The Place to Be” Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-08 | Originally aired during the summer of 1990 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in the metro Detroit region.This very short promo features the historic water tower at the Detroit Zoo and the iconic train, with the tagline: “Detroit: The Place to Be”
WXYZ Detroit: May 26, 1995 - Frank Turner News Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-07 | Originally aired on Friday afternoon, May 26, 1985 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and still is the ABC affiliate in Detroit.This clip is a promo for the 5 PM newscast featuring anchor Frank Turner.
WXYZ Detroit: February 10, 1976 - John Kelly news promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-06 | Originally aired Tuesday evening, February 10, 1976 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and still is the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan. This short spot is anchor John Kelly previewing the upcoming 11pm newscast. This aired shortly before Winter Olympics coverage. This clip comes courtesy of YouTube user Obsolete Video, at this link: youtu.be/uN0Rn8rNfaU?si=XQNmmUNGToY00rGe
1986 Detroit Commercial: Pointe Dodge - Others Make Noise, We Make Deals TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-06 | Originally aired during the spring of 1986, this channel aired on several channels in the metro Detroit region. This one is from Pointe Dodge in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Today, what was Pointe Dodge has been incorporated into the Bob Maxey dealership.This ad parodied several other car dealers in Detroit, with a direct parody of the Tamaroff Group and Mel Farr featured. In the courtroom scene, several other dealers are implied as well.
WJBK Detroit: 1990 Night Court Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-05 | Originally aired during the spring of 1990 on WJBK in Detroit, Michigan. WJBK at the time was the CBS affiliate in Detroit.This promo is a short clip for the syndicated airings of “Night Court” that was airing twice a day in WJBK.
WXON Detroit: 1984 Lane Lambert Red Wings Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-04 | Originally aired on WXON in late November and early December of 1984. WXON was a popular independent UHF station in the metro Detroit market.This spot is a WXON promo for a Wednesday December 5, 1984 game between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. Right winger Lane Lambert is featured. Red Wing hockey returned to WXON during the 1984-85 season after a brief absence when the games were televised on WKBD
WXYZ Detroit: July, 1995 Editorial, Chuck Stokes, George Romney TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-03 | Originally aired in late July, 1995 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and is the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan.This clip is an editorial by Chuck Stokes, the editorial and public affairs director at WXYZ. The longtime host of “Spotlight on the News” gives an editorial on the recent passing of former Michigan governor George Romney.
1986 Detroit Commercial: Harlem Globetrotters on Tour TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-03 | Originally aired during March and April of 1986 in the metro Detroit market on several different stations.This commercial is for appearance of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters for afternoon matinees on Saturday April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 1986. An additional performance was at the Pontiac Silverdome on Saturday, April 5 for an evening show.
1984 Detroit Commercial: Clyde’s Carpet Marilyn Turner TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-02 | Originally aired in late 1984 across metro Detroit airwaves on all different VHF and UHF channels.TV personality Marilyn Turner (at the time one of the co-hosts of WXYZ’s ‘Kelly & Company’) appears in this ad for Clyde’s Carpets. Turner appeared in commercials for the company for nearly 20 years. Turner died in May, 2024
WXYZ Detroit: 1995 Brightest and Best Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-02 | Originally aired during the summer of 1995 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and is the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ began the tradition of recognizing local valedictorians in 1979. Over the course of the summer months all of them were shown in various promos like these. This clip is the Class of 1995 version.
1981 Detroit Commercial: Earth, Wind & Fire Raise! Detroit Audio Stores Concert TelevisionDetroit 2024-08-01 | Originally aired during the fall of 1981, this commercial aired in the metro Detroit area, mainly on UHF stations during late night and weekend programming.This spot is for the newly released album Raise! and their concert stops at Joe Louis Arena on November 12 and 13, 1981. All five Detroit Audio stores were selling the album and concert tickets.
1980 Detroit Commercial: United States Army Recruiter TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-30 | Originally aired during the fall of 1980 on Detroit television stations, typically on UHF stations on weekends and late night programming.This commercial for the United States Army features US Army reserve Jan Pette and US Guidance Counselor Wendy Gates. There is nothing Detroit specific or shown nor if either one of these women are from Detroit or Michigan.
1984 Detroit Commercial: Sanders - People Never Outgrow Sanders TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-30 | Originally late in 1984 on several of the metro Detroit TV stations. By this airing, Sanders was a (and still is) a legendary name in Detroit. Beginning as a confectioner, this spot focuses on several of their deserts and cakes.
1990 Detroit Commercial: Motorcycle Swap Meet, State Fairgrounds TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-29 | Originally aired in the metro Detroit market in late December 1989 and early January 1990 on VHF and UHF stations primarily during non prime time hours.This commercial is for the Motorcycle Swap Meet at the Michigan Stare Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 14, 1990.
1984 Detroit Commercial: Wonderland Music, Crazy Clarence TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-28 | Originally aired in December of 1984 on several VHF and UHF stations in the metro Detroit area.This commercial is a memorable one for those of us who lived during this era - Crazy Clarence and Wonderland Music. A version of this commercial ran for many years in Detroit and has been posted on YouTube, but this version has not been posted as of yet.
1988 Detroit Commercial: T-Com Pagers, Arthur Penhallow, Bob Page TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-27 | Originally aired in the summer of 1988 in the metro Detroit area, primarily on cable and UHF stations.This is a commercials of T-Com pagers (remember them?) featuring WRIF 101.1-FM disc jockey Arthur Penhallow (Arthur P) and sports reporter Bob Page.
2000 Detroit Commercial: Meadowbrook Music Festival - Lonestar TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-25 | Originally aired in April of 2000 on commercial and cable channels in metro Detroit.In this commercial, upcoming acts at Meadowbrook Music Festival are featured. Acts include Lonestar, Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride.
1978 Detroit Commercial: Cunningham Drug Stores - Wayne Knight? TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-25 | Originally aired during the spring of 1978 on several stations in the metro Detroit area.Cunningham’s was a major name in the Detroit area, and was the largest drug store chain in the state. By the airing of this commercial, they were in their final years. We are pretty sure that the actor that asks for the latest Al Jolson record is Wayne Knight, aka Newman from Seinfeld, in one of his earliest jobs. We are busy trying to confirm this.
WXYZ Detroit: July 8, 1980 - Station ID MLB All Star Game TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-23 | Originally aired on Tuesday evening, July 8, 1980 on WXYZ in Detroit, Michigan. WXYZ was and still is the ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan.This clip is an audio and video station identification that aired during the 1980 MLB All Star Game from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The broadcaster is Keith Jackson.Viewers - anyone know the identity of the voice actor saying the call letters of WXYZ?
1984 Detroit Commercial: Tigron Martial Arts TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-23 | Originally aired in the spring of 1984 in the metro Detroit market, mainly on UHF stations. This is a spot for Tigron Martial Arts Supplies and Sporting Goods in East Detroit (now Eastpointe), Michigan. The site at the address listed in this commercial is now a Rite Aid.
WDIV Detroit: 1983 Love Boat American Beauties Week TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-23 | Originally aired sometime during 1983 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan. This is a promo for syndicated airings of “The Love Boat” that aired at 4 pm on weekdays. This was being promoted as American Beauties Week and featured guest stars Linda Evans, Jaclyn Smith, Cathy Lee Crosby, Barbi Benton and John Ritter?
1983 Detroit Commercial: Ark Surplus Paul Feig as Tarzan TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-22 | Originally aired in 1983 in the Metro Detroit region on primarily UHF stations. This commercial ran for many years on the Detroit airwaves during the late 70s and early 80s. Ark Surplus was in Mt. Clemens for many years and their use of a Tarzan impersonator made their ads stand out for those who remember. The impersonator is director Paul Feig, whose parents owned the business in this commercial. The location today is vacant. Feig would go on to much larger things in the world of entertainment.
1988 Detroit Commercial: Duggan’s Irish Pub TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-20 | Originally aired during the summer of 1988 on commercial and cable channels in the metro Detroit area. This commercial is for Duggan's Irish Pub in Royal Oak, Michigan. Larry Payne, the owner, is shown. Payne died in 2009. Duggan's is now a staple in the area and featured prominently every year in the Woodward Dream Cruise.
WDIV Detroit: June 1, 1985 Tigers Baseball Promo Sparky Anderson TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-20 | Originally aired in the last week of May, 1985 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in Detroit and Tiger baseball games were a huge ratings draw for the station.This promo is for a June 1, 1985 game between the Tigers and California Angels at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. This spot features manager Sparky Anderson taped in spring training with a specific voice over at the end. As the season went on, this spot was aired less frequently when it became apparent the Tigers wouldn’t “Do It Again” and repeat as World Champions in 1985.
WDIV Detroit: 2000 Where Local News Comes First Promo - Comerica Park Opens TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-19 | Originally aired in mid or late April 2000 on WDIV in Detroit, Michigan. WDIV was and is the NBC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan.The promo highlights coverage of the opening of Comerica Park the new home of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. Shown are most of the WDIV’s on air personalities, including a clip of Bernie Smilovitz getting a comment from Sparky Anderson.
1986 Detroit Commercial: FLO-WERS All Florists Inc. Southfield TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-18 | Originally aired in March of 1986, this commercial aired on several Detroit stations during the Easter season. This commercial is for All Florists Inc based in Southfield, Michigan. These commercials were known for the distinctive phone number and sometimes wacky tie-ins, such as the Easter Bunny shown here.
1986 Detroit Commercial: Roy OBrien Ford Get on the Right Track.... TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-16 | Originally aired on Detroit airwaves during March of 1986 on several different channels.This is a commercial version of one of the most famous jingles in the history of Detroit television and media. Roy O'Brien Ford has been a mainstay at 9 Mile and Mack Avenue for more than 70 years. The song is sung by The Gaylords and has been used for decades. Even if you've never been there, if you lived in the Detroit area over the last 50 years, you've likely heard it.
1986 Detroit Commercial: Dr. Dworkis/PVH Hospitals TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-16 | Originally aired on Detroit airwaves during March of 1986. PVH stood for Professional Veterinary Hospitals and their spokesman was Dr Andrew Dworkis. These commercials typically ran on late night and/or UHF and made Dr. Dworkis a minor local celebrity at the time. Dr. Dworkis passed away in 2008.
1989 Detroit Commercial: Pointe Dodge Grosse Pointe TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-15 | Originally aired during the summer of 1987, this channel aired on several channels in the metro Detroit region. This one is from Pointe Dodge in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Today, what was Pointe Dodge has been incorporated into the Bob Maxey dealership.
WDIV Detroit: 1987 Scrabble Promo, Go 4 It Title Screen TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-13 | Originally aired during the summer of 1987, WDIV was and still is the NBC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan.Included here is a promo for the NBC Daytime game show "Scrabble" hosted by game show veteran Chuck Woolery. Afterwards is an extended title screen with a delayed voice-over "Go 4 It" identification. For those in the know, this "Go 4 It" is very familiar.
1976 Detroit Commercial: Highland Appliance - We Dont Make Sportscoats TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-12 | Originally aired during the fall of 1976 on several channels in the metro Detroit area.Highland Appliance was a staple of Detroit broadcasting throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Their memorable spots features a blend of humor and dialogue that are still remembered by viewers of that era.This particular spot is a shot at retailers like Hudson's that was a dominant retail player in the area.
WKBD Detroit: November 3, 1981 - Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Promo TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-12 | Originally aired during late October and/or early November 1981 on WKBD in Detroit, Michigan. WKBD was an independent station owned by Field Communications at the time that this aired. This promo aired in the week before the movie was shown, so let's call it sometime during the week of Wednesday, October 28 through Monday, November 2, 1981. This was the premiere of the 1978 movie/musical Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band that aired on Tuesday evening, November 3, 1981.
1989 Lansing Commercial: Chesapeake Crab House University Place TelevisionDetroit 2024-07-12 | By request.Originally aired during the spring of 1989 on several stations in the Lansing and mid-Michigan area.This commercial was for a new restaurant, Chesapeake Crab House in the Holiday Inn at University Place in East Lansing, Michigan. Today, the Holiday Inn is now a Marriott and Chesapeake Crab House is long gone.
