The Real Mad Men of Chicago — A Chicago Stories Documentary

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  @victoriaolson8985 · 4 years ago

  I moved from NYC to Chicago at 21. I found Chicago had the brains, but also the heart that made it a world class city. Chicago was rich and sophisticated, but it was accessible, it gave you a chance to succeed. NYC knocked you down. Chicago will always be my alma mater home town.

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  @karenyellendillon4201 · 3 years ago

  What a great look at the unique Chicago style of advertising.  I was a producer in the mid 70's to early 80's and the highlight of my time was working at Needham, Harper & Steers on the McDonald's account.  I was hired there at the ripe old age of 25 and worked with some of the most creative people in the industry.  Thank you for creating this great documentary. So many memories.

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  @sharonharris2979 · 2 years ago

  I worked for Allstate in Northbrook, IL, in the early 70’s , in the group life and health division. Leo Burnett was one of our “clients”. I processed medical claims for Leo Burnett employees, and still remember the cover sheets that accompanied the claim documents. They were signed by Vi Anderson, who must have been the equivalent of the benefits manager. I spoke to her on the phone frequently, and although I never met her, I sensed that she had class. Even though I was only in my early 20’s, and knew nothing about advertising agencies, I always felt lucky to work with this account . I also recall a time when Leo Burnett employees came to Allstate in Northbrook, ( I think it was an anniversary for Allstate), and they went around to everyone’s desk and passed out apples.<br>After watching this video, 50 years later, now I get the apple connection.

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  @knighttuttruptuttrup8518 · 2 years ago

  I was born in 1960 and remember most of these ads. Great memories, thanks.

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  @erickolkey3011 · 4 years ago

  So great to hear my father mentioned in this documentary and to see my brother in it. It brings back many childhood memories!

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  @EndingSimple · 1 year ago (edited)

  This is quiet a gift from the algorithm. I&apos;m old enough to have grown up with all these commercials. &nbsp;And here are all villains that led me to have diabetes now. &nbsp; At least I never bought into the liquor and cigarettes, though I did sample them from time to time. &nbsp;Was a great time to be alive though. &nbsp; Never realized at the time that I would miss it so much.

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  @skitzochik · 2 years ago (edited)

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db4NB6awSE0&amp;t=3043">50:43</a> the lil boy in that McDonalds commercial is none other than Mr. Todd Bridges

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  @galedribble9535 · 3 years ago

  This is a wonderful documentary. I need Ms Carol H Williams’ story. She’s amazing

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  @shardonjackson6572 · 3 years ago

  Wow! John Amos (Good Times) started his acting career in Commercial jingles.

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  @howebrad4601 · 2 years ago

  Those ads are a heck of a lot more appealing than most of the ads today. &nbsp;Those ads promoted unity, not division. &nbsp;Niche has been taken to far and today you know watching an ad when youre not part of the group

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  @robinyourpsychicgirlfriend · 11 months ago

  Leo Burnett was my first job after college. &nbsp;I couldn&apos;t imagine working anywhere else. &nbsp;I lived off of apples for quite a while. What great memories of a great agency. &nbsp;I enjoyed every minute.

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  @aaronfrank9649 · 1 year ago

  My dad, who passed when I was 5, in 1965, worked for Leo Burnett in the Prudential building as a market researcher. Great documentary.

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