WGN Radio 720 – Chicago's Very Own

Classic Chicago TV commercials: Memorable jingles and legendary pitch people

PHOTO: Victory Auto Wreckers Commercial screen capture. Courtesy of Kyle Weisner, Victory Auto Wreckers

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.