Classic Chicago commercials, legendary pitchpeople and memorable jingles only Chicagoans know

Dave Plier

English - July 30, 2022 05:38 - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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The commercials may no longer play, but it's hard to forget these earworms.

What is the classic Chicago TV commercial or business that is your remember that is gone but not forgotten?

Roger Badesch, retired WGN Radio news anchor, returns to ‘The Dave Plier Show’ to talk to Dave and our listeners about vintage Chicago commercials including Boushelle (Hudson3-2700), Victory Auto Wreckers, Empire Carpet, Zayre, Wieboldt’s, Marshall Fields, Lincoln Carpeting and United Auto Insurance; and Chicago’s most legendary pitchmen Elmer Lynn Hauldren (The Empire Carpet man), Al Piemonte, Linn Burton, Harry Schmerler and others.

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