Chicago’s most memorable commercials and classic jingles including Boushelle (Hudson3-2700), Victory Auto Wreckers, Empire Carpet, Zayre, Wieboldt’s, Marshall Fields, Lincoln Carpeting and United Auto Insurance.  Plus, we’ll talk about legendary pitchman Elmer Lynn Hauldren (The Empire Carpet man), Al Piemonte, Linn Burton, Harry Schmerler and others. What is your favorite classic Chicago TV commercial or pitchman of all-time?

Dave and Roger talk about the coldest days in Chicago history, how to survive the cold snap and how to assist the homeless through the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, The Night Ministry and others. There are over 5,000 people living on the streets of the windy city and nearly 80,000 without homes living elsewhere.

Dave Plier is in for Lou Manfredini, along with resident experts Mike Holmes from Creative Carpentry and Jim Sullivan from Tate Enterprises. Dave also talks to Jonathan Scott from ‘HGTV’s ‘The Property Brothers’ and gets winter grilling and maintenance tips with Kevin Kolman from Weber Grill. Plus, a ‘New to Lou (Dave) Too featuring ‘The Socket Shelf.’ http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3587541/3587541_2019-01-19-122141.64kmono.mp3

WGN-TV’s Mike Hamernik joins Dave Plier with the latest on the winter storm. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3587538/3587538_2019-01-19-121938.64kmono.mp3

Lindsey shares information on ‘The Socket Shelf’ along with Dave Plier, Mike Holmes, and Jim Sullivan. Socket Shelf is the revolutionary new power station that lets you add a shelf to any outlet. Socket Shelf features 6 outlets, 2 USB and built-in surge protection. No installation required – just plug it in! Buy it at buysocketshelf.com http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3587540/3587540_2019-01-19-122140.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier talks to ABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Cheryl Scott about her passion for the American Red Cross, the upcoming Great Chicago Blood Drive, New Years resolutions and her recent fashion feature in Chicago Magazine.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585245/3585245_2019-01-13-024545.64kmono.mp3

More than 50,000 books, pieces of music, and other works from 1923 are now in the public domain. What does that mean? Smithsonian Magazine writer Glenn Fleishman joins Dave to break it all down,  plus, where to access public domain works of art in Chicago. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585244/3585244_2019-01-13-024144.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan look back at Dave’s interview with Betty White as she celebrates her 97th birthday, the Lone Ranger debuts, Seinfeld premieres, Ernie Banks elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, Sunday’s Chicago No Pants Subway Ride and more. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585267/3585267_2019-01-13-061207.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the invention of the flush toilet in 1861, Coca-Cola is introduced, the Chicago Cubs drop plans to add lights in Wrigley Field in 1942, Wham-O launches the frisbee, ‘All In The Family’ debuts with a warning on CBS, the first episode of ‘Happy Days’. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3583049/3583049_2019-01-06-060949.64kmono.mp3

Dave looks back on his Favorite Conversations on the Year (Part One) featuring comedian Denis Leary, actress Marion Ross, producer Judd Apatow, actors David Eigneberg & Christian Stolte, legendary news anchors Bill Kurtis & Walter Jacobson, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain, live-action TV producer Marty Krofft and ‘The Loop’ Tribute with Kevin Matthews, Larry Wert, Wendy Synder and Bill Leff.