November 1985: A Month in TV Commercial History

Step back into a crisp November night in 1985 with this rare compilation of ABC network commercials, bumpers, promos, and news breaks recorded during the short-lived TV drama Our Family Honor. This lost media treasure captures the vibe of mid-'80s television with everything from tartar-fighting toothpaste to rugged Ford Rangers — and yes, the unforgettable MacGyver jungle adventure promo is here in all its glory.

Featuring a parade of classic brands, prime-time TV promos, national news briefs, and local NYC Eyewitness News segments, this video offers a perfect slice of vintage broadcast nostalgia.

*The audio on this one was really rough. I've cleaned it as best I can. There is some light flashing as well from tape flutter. I wanted to post it since there are some unique promos I haven't seen before.

📼 Highlights include:

Rare ABC show promos for MacGyver, Moonlighting, North and South, Shadow Chasers, Hardcastle & McCormick, NFL Monday Night Football, and more

Commercials featuring nostalgic 1980s jingles and brand mascots

Local NYC Eyewitness News stories on the homeless crisis and Veterans Day events

ABC News Breaks on Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Reagan-Gorbachev summit, and Gary Kasparov’s chess victory

🎯 Perfect for fans of retro advertising, 1980s TV culture, media historians, or those reliving their ABC primetime memories!

Commercials from our Brand Friends:
– Calgon Moisturizing Foam Bath
– Aqua Velva Ice Blue (PS: I Love You)
– Progresso Soup ("30 Years of Lentil")
– MacGyver South America Promo (x2)
– Sears 4-Day Sale: Lee Jeans + Home Goods
– Cavit Wine ("7 Gold Medals")
– Hollywood Beat Baby Trafficking Promo
– Slice Soft Drink ("We Got the Juice")
– Carnation Instant Breakfast (No Sugar Added)
– Moonlighting Promo (Love or Murder? / "Coffin Back Here" / Jillian)
– Ford Ranger Truck (Free Overdrive Offer)
– McDonald's Lettuce & Tomato Hamburger ("Hot Stays Hot")
– Shadow Chasers Premiere Promo (Cosby & Magnum Time Slot)
– Instant Sanka Coffee (Fresh Brewed Taste)
– Duster Plus Furniture Polish
– Lego & Duplo Building Sets ("Toys You Grow Up With")
– Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste (Silver Box Campaign)
– Spencer for Hire Promo
– North and South Mini-Series Testimonials
– Hardcastle & McCormick / NFL MNF: 49ers vs Broncos Promo
– Sprint Long Distance vs AT&T
– A&S Veterans Day Sale
– Advil ("Doctors Recommend It 500,000 Times")
– Summer’s Eve Douche (Hint of Musk)
– McDonald's McDLT (“Hot Side/Cold Side”)
– Black & Decker Cordless Appliances
– Taster’s Choice Maragor Bold Coffee
– ABC Wide World of Sports: Gymnastics Championships
– Shady Brook Farms Turkey ("No Butter, Just Oil")
– Eyewitness News Local Segments (Homeless Shelter, Royal Dinner, Great NYC Blackout Anniversary)
– Dick Clark’s Nighttime Promo

November 1985.