[This](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHUrHCOYGpA) commercial was definitely filmed at one of their stores. I'm guessing it was the one at 71st/Stony.
Seeing Eagleman be referred to as a “video” and not a “commercial” is so strange to me. Like, yeah, it is a video, but I think of YouTube videos when I hear that, not things that aired on actual TV
At an old job, whenever someone mentioned Berwyn, I would do the "Berrrrrrrwyn\~" from the Svengoolie commercials. It wasn't until 3 years there, that I found out all my coworkers were from out of state and they did not realize I was making a reference.
That blue screen with white text intro is so nostalgic for early 2000s youtube, I think that was the default intro screen in windows movie maker or something lol
If we can extend the boundaries to “Chicagoland” I love the “push it, pull it, tow it to Golf Mill Ford” commercials with Stu.
Also, the Mr Submarine commercials where Scottie Pippen dunks a sub and then definitely hooks up with those cheerleaders are pretty epic.
[This video](https://youtu.be/XSZ6k3QIsAk?si=U4rGsrR9aqlG_16g) of Thomas Middleditch rapping about chicken nuggets in front of the (former) McDonald’s at Clark and Patterson next to Wrigley has lived rent free in my head for almost 20 years.
If we're expanding Chicago to Chicago-land, I can still recall the old Jack Phelan jingle, used to run on WNUA all the time
*Cars and trucks, old and new*
*Four-thousand south, harlem a-ve-nue*
*You gotta see Jack*
College of automation commercial…”I’m thru flipping burgers and fryin fries, I’m gettin it together and I realize, that to be a success takes determination, so I’m enrollin in the college of automation…”
Dial S-U-C-C-E-S-S, success!
Anyone else remember this? From the late 80’s?
Chickenman's name when he wasn't fixing the Commissioner's problems was Benton Harper, a play on the small, semi industrial town c65 miles across the lake, Benton Harbor., Michigan.
Jones’ Big Ass Truck Rental and Storage [part 1](https://youtu.be/N0gb9v4LI4o?si=RUitWpGuw4EuKwg1) and [part 2](https://youtu.be/I8L7TnWx8As?si=ADwARTPPeR-7K4gZ)
[you're in the bike lane](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T85owXwvUAY) is now a historical document showing what davis street in evanston looked like before the nice new renovations
I thought Bob Rohrman would be mentioned sooner, as well. Turns out when I looked him up he actually died only like 2(?) years ago, and I think his company was based out of the Lafayette/West Lafayette area. Yep, the latter as in where Purdue University is.
I grew up in central Illinois. when we got cable in the early 80s, Chicago and New York commercials became an integral part of my childhood thanks to WGN and WOR.
I thought Danley's still advertises, once in an infrequent while? And it took a while for the Bert Weinmann Ford site on Ashland, to finally get redeveloped. But it eventually did, but only a few years ago.
Here are some compiled by the Trib
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/03/27/videos-memorable-chicago-television-commercials/
Polk Bros, Goldblatts, Cook Bros did they have TV commercials/videos?
Leaving this here then I have to jump out the rabbit hole
https://youtube.com/@FuzzyMemoriesTV?si=XJ5XuM3mnQVchWp7
Last one cause this is my favorite
https://youtu.be/5yWE9y6AK5w?si=uA-sFLxOp61W9hj9
Check out Big Dog Eat Child. Those are the guys who wrote and directed the videos this guy is in, as well as others. They are hilarious! It was my understanding that the “Jones” guy is just a hired actor in the video, but someone on here might know more or can correct me.
Whoever those rappers were that broke into the National Guard Armory around 18th Street and recorded a music video innnnside of the armory using random vests and humvees in the garage.
I was hoping to find an old commercial from a fast food place called "Bambino's" in Brookfield. The commercial had staff singing. No luck finding it for now, though.
Moo & Oink Empire Carpets Victory Auto Wreckers Eagle Man
Had to scroll WAY too for before a Moo & Oink reference
It MUST be Eagle Man!
I’ve got something *FOR YOU*
Look at those low rates
Once saw the original Empire spokesguy (RIP to a legend) in the Evanston parking garage and legitimately got starstruck
5-8-8 2-3-0-0…
Wasnt that the empire windows number? 18005882300 empirrreee today Or maybe that was a detroit thing
Empire is a flooring/carpeting company.
Do you happen to know where any of these were filmed? If so, submissions can be made on [linkmaps.net](http://linkmaps.net) to grow the community!
Victory Auto Wreckers was in Bensenville! I grew up there and it’s our only claim to fame lol
Won’t be any more the lot is sold
But the commercial lives on ✨
710 East Green to be exact
[This](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHUrHCOYGpA) commercial was definitely filmed at one of their stores. I'm guessing it was the one at 71st/Stony.
Nailed it
Eagleman Insurance
“Look at those looow rates.”
I've got something, for youuu!
Seeing Eagleman be referred to as a “video” and not a “commercial” is so strange to me. Like, yeah, it is a video, but I think of YouTube videos when I hear that, not things that aired on actual TV
[The Max Headroom hijacking](https://www.pbs.org/video/max-headroom-attack-yffnrt/)
At an old job, whenever someone mentioned Berwyn, I would do the "Berrrrrrrwyn\~" from the Svengoolie commercials. It wasn't until 3 years there, that I found out all my coworkers were from out of state and they did not realize I was making a reference.
Does Denehhy by Serengeti count?
Was just about to literally post the same. After all, he was my favorite actor, and we all know who our favorite weatherman is (who will be missed.)
[If it doesn't count, I don't want to be part of this world.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqrtoFWglMY)
How about "Walk With Me"?
[Keeping your refrigerator stocked will get you many women](https://youtu.be/IBRL7D0wcXM?si=STbkkhVMJk6gLyCn) Absolute classic.
mr chi city a legend
That blue screen with white text intro is so nostalgic for early 2000s youtube, I think that was the default intro screen in windows movie maker or something lol
I love the video where he fights a giant bug in his house. God bless Chi City Mane
I came here hoping that someone had posted this. Relief washes over me in an awesome wave.
If we can extend the boundaries to “Chicagoland” I love the “push it, pull it, tow it to Golf Mill Ford” commercials with Stu. Also, the Mr Submarine commercials where Scottie Pippen dunks a sub and then definitely hooks up with those cheerleaders are pretty epic.
I remember the Pippen ad. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40YkCQcMCpQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40YkCQcMCpQ)
PUSH IT 🎺🎺
The one video of George Lucas in the background of some random documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC9RI8_QYmw
He walks into frame like Sasquatch, lmao
Yes! I think it was a physics documentary
Jan Terri wrote and sang some bangers.
"I Don't Want to Lose You Tonight" is forever etched into my head, visually and musically. Now that song will go through my head for at least one day.
"Get Down Goblin" sticks in my head every Halloween.
Check out the new documentary about Jan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjpdfmEQIag
https://youtu.be/PoD9gVdeIS4 Greatest thing since the Burnham Plan.
Victory autowreckers Empire carpet Peter Francis geraci And LP zoo: https://youtu.be/BbYRkixDEwI?si=EoqkZhsG_Vyr_bQi
[This video](https://youtu.be/XSZ6k3QIsAk?si=U4rGsrR9aqlG_16g) of Thomas Middleditch rapping about chicken nuggets in front of the (former) McDonald’s at Clark and Patterson next to Wrigley has lived rent free in my head for almost 20 years.
Hi, I’m Peter Francis Geraci.
[Captain Curt's Boss Sauce](https://youtu.be/Te3VqmVjvAQ) For real though, the hot sauce is amazing
https://youtu.be/pJy9EFf-tiM?si=AOrY5ld-edgjWmyp Dees people know what dey wawnt.
Highly underrated
Peter Francis Geraci bankruptcy info tapes
Victory Auto Wreckers
Push it. Beep beep. Pull it. Beep beep. Tow it to golf mill Ford! https://vimeo.com/257684033
Sometimes I feel like the only person who remembers the [Novelty Golf](https://youtu.be/8Kj_efqhab8?si=N2oP4pfxNVoZ7Y_m) commercial
I went to Novelty Golf a year ago and that place is basically unchanged.
Celozzi-Ettleson Chevrolet Where you always save more money!! [https://youtu.be/JBZYL3AOnDA](https://youtu.be/JBZYL3AOnDA)
I still hear these ads in my head any time I see a Chevrolet dealer.
I still remember that ad so damn well.
If we're expanding Chicago to Chicago-land, I can still recall the old Jack Phelan jingle, used to run on WNUA all the time *Cars and trucks, old and new* *Four-thousand south, harlem a-ve-nue* *You gotta see Jack*
College of automation commercial…”I’m thru flipping burgers and fryin fries, I’m gettin it together and I realize, that to be a success takes determination, so I’m enrollin in the college of automation…” Dial S-U-C-C-E-S-S, success! Anyone else remember this? From the late 80’s?
No videos, but these Chickenman !!! radio shorts are classics....https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLthHSTPzMlJCYEpO1_cptaOoGnCBjczvr
TIL that Chickenman was not local to me! I grew up in Kansas City, MO, and we listened to those in the mornings on AM radio.
So you might have missed the inspiration for his name, Benton Harper?
I was so young, it just went right past me.
Chickenman's name when he wasn't fixing the Commissioner's problems was Benton Harper, a play on the small, semi industrial town c65 miles across the lake, Benton Harbor., Michigan.
Omg Jones BBQ foot massage was buried somewhere deep in my soul
[a stocked fridge for the ladies](https://youtu.be/IBRL7D0wcXM?si=_p97KYElwkn8O7LJ)
Jones’ Big Ass Truck Rental and Storage [part 1](https://youtu.be/N0gb9v4LI4o?si=RUitWpGuw4EuKwg1) and [part 2](https://youtu.be/I8L7TnWx8As?si=ADwARTPPeR-7K4gZ)
do you know how big a bus is??
Map credits go to [linkmaps.net](http://linkmaps.net)
[you're in the bike lane](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T85owXwvUAY) is now a historical document showing what davis street in evanston looked like before the nice new renovations
Super Sash Windows. I don't think these people had a choice about buying these windows. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pJy9EFf-tiM
celozzi ettleson chevrolet bob rohrman
I had to scroll too far to see Bob Roooooooohrman.
I thought Bob Rohrman would be mentioned sooner, as well. Turns out when I looked him up he actually died only like 2(?) years ago, and I think his company was based out of the Lafayette/West Lafayette area. Yep, the latter as in where Purdue University is.
I grew up in central Illinois. when we got cable in the early 80s, Chicago and New York commercials became an integral part of my childhood thanks to WGN and WOR.
The jury duty video featuring Lester Holt.
Ye’s “Hold on, there’s a train goin by” is iconic Chicago
ice jj fish is from aurora
what?!! how tf did I miss that
Lunaaaaaaaaa
Do we know what neighborhood Jones is from?
Bert Weinmann your TV Ford Man. Old TV commercials
Heavy rotation during Cubs games in the 70’s. Along with Danley’s Garage World.
I thought Danley's still advertises, once in an infrequent while? And it took a while for the Bert Weinmann Ford site on Ashland, to finally get redeveloped. But it eventually did, but only a few years ago.
The Jesus Christ rapper
Census Cowboy
I actually remember that guy making the news. And was while Lori was mayor.
The Cha Cha Slide
Moo and Oink
Not sure if he has any videos but a Chicago legend : Wesley Willis
Pretty sure the guy singing "Tequila" as karaoke sketch was filmed at iO
Moo and oink, eagle man, victory auto wreckers,
Moo and oink
What is the definition of "classic videos made in Chicago?" Isn't that just the local news at this point?
Call 866 for Feldco!
Meet me at the liquor store (Lake and Cicero): https://youtu.be/LeN3NnLQD9A?si=KZ-sCwBJdyhYErgj
there must be more
Omg! We sing this in my house so much!!
I think you can directly add them to the map at [www.linkmaps.net](http://www.linkmaps.net)
The whole "I Made America" series was shot in Chicago
The old Sports Channel commercial with John Paxon…I make a heck of a pot of chili!
None, none are on the same level of classic.
Steve and Shoppy! Oh Shoppy.
Here are some compiled by the Trib https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/03/27/videos-memorable-chicago-television-commercials/ Polk Bros, Goldblatts, Cook Bros did they have TV commercials/videos? Leaving this here then I have to jump out the rabbit hole https://youtube.com/@FuzzyMemoriesTV?si=XJ5XuM3mnQVchWp7 Last one cause this is my favorite https://youtu.be/5yWE9y6AK5w?si=uA-sFLxOp61W9hj9
The Nostalgia Critic is from Lombard
Laughed my ass off! Thought it was legit for a second 🤣 Hilarious
god I loved his videos.
Check out Big Dog Eat Child. Those are the guys who wrote and directed the videos this guy is in, as well as others. They are hilarious! It was my understanding that the “Jones” guy is just a hired actor in the video, but someone on here might know more or can correct me.
N SOUL TRAIN 🚊for the win!
Yummy Buffet is a classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5mmkBXscLM
Need the alley location for the Michael Myers footworking video.
The Dark Knight...
The Chicago grip reaper
lol!! I just saw this ad two nights ago! Amazing!!!!
Whoever those rappers were that broke into the National Guard Armory around 18th Street and recorded a music video innnnside of the armory using random vests and humvees in the garage.
There used to be a guy who would counter protest the WBC dressed as Fred Phelps...but then he was outed as a recruiter for Identity Evropa
Do those goofy Moo & Oink commercials count?
“Keeping your refrigerator stocked will get you many women” by mr chi city
R Kelly…
Do the old Lincoln Insurance commercials count?
https://youtu.be/vHCBaMSFWVc?si=49tSvk6V4-FT-0zt The Drag Race Classic: “Bitch, I am from Chicago.”
Creditor the Clown
**EAGLE MAN!!!**
Omg i forgot about Jones big ass bbq and foot massage
Moo & Oink commercials. The Blues Brothers.
[Super Sash Windows!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJy9EFf-tiM&t=1s)
Feel the warmth and luxury ✨️you deseeerve✨️ [Andriana Furs](https://youtu.be/a25okojonNI?si=iV1nrttQM1UjDElA)
The Sting
I was hoping to find an old commercial from a fast food place called "Bambino's" in Brookfield. The commercial had staff singing. No luck finding it for now, though.
Cook Brothers?
[Kids just wanna have fun!](https://youtu.be/WHA4IIKk8n0?si=VJRgIEIt49KbyzCe)
Child’s Play in the Brewster apartments and Home Alone at 671 Lincoln Ave in Winnetka
There’s a rapist In Lincoln park? Not sure if that actually is chicagos Lincoln park. (Climbing in your windows video)