Special Equipment Rescues (1974)

Greene Valley Grandparents (1973)

1 views · August 31st, 2026

This documentary-style film explores the transformative impact of the Foster Grandparent Program at the Greene Valley facility. By pairing elderly volunteers with severely handicapped children, the program fosters deep emotional connections that benefit both generations. The volunteers, who provide supplemental income for themselves, offer the children essential affection, personal care, and stimulation that transcends the sterile, institutional environment of a hospital. Through the dedicated attention of these "real" grandparents—who dress the children in bright clothing, play with them, and encourage physical movement—the film demonstrates that children previously labeled as having "no potential" are achieving significant developmental milestones. Ultimately, the film highlights how this reciprocal relationship provides purpose to the elderly and life-changing development for the children. Keywords: Foster Grandparents, social welfare, handicapped children, elderly volunteers, community service, emotional support, developmental milestones, senior citizens, caregiving, intergenerational connection, Greene Valley, volunteerism, humanitarian, childhood development, personal growth

Highway Rescue.. Single Handed (1976)

182 views · August 30th, 2026

This educational film follows an experienced police sergeant as he mentors a rookie officer following a serious two-car accident. Through a detailed debriefing of the rescue scene, the sergeant provides tactical instruction on essential life-saving techniques, including securing accident sites, managing downed power lines, stabilizing vehicles, and performing emergency medical interventions without causing further injury to victims. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of resourcefulness, the use of basic tools like broom handles and car antennas, and the necessity of prioritizing victim safety over convenience. The film concludes with the sobering reality of emergency response work as the officers are immediately dispatched to a new, larger multi-vehicle accident. ### Keywords police training, emergency response, traffic accident, life-saving techniques, public safety, law enforcement, accident scene management, emergency medicine, rescue procedures, vehicle stabilization

Schick Power Shave "Deep Down Where Your Beard Begins" Commercial

73 views · August 30th, 2026

A commercial for the all-new Schick Power Shave electric shaver, highlighting its larger full-contact shaving head and built-in whisker guides that lift and cut whiskers closer. The ad features super slow motion footage demonstrating the shave technology and mentions a 14-day free home trial offer available at most stores.

VD Public Service Announcements (1970s)

2 views · August 30th, 2026

Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. This is a series of public service announcements aimed at raising awareness about the rising epidemic of venereal diseases, specifically gonorrhea and syphilis, in the United States during the 1970s. Through a mix of musical jingles, statistics, and appearances by celebrities like Richard Roundtree, Rob Reiner, and Steuart Whitman, the segments emphasize that VD is a widespread health issue that affects people from all backgrounds, including teenagers and suburban residents. The film works to dispel common myths—such as the belief that the disease is transmitted through public toilets or household items—and strongly encourages viewers to seek confidential, free testing and treatment from private physicians or local health departments to break the cycle of infection. Keywords: Public Health, Venereal Disease, VD, Sexually Transmitted Infections, STI Awareness, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Health Education, Medical PSA, 1970s, Confidentiality, Disease Prevention, Texas Medical Association, Richard Roundtree, Rob Reiner

Schick Power Shave Electric Shaver Christmas Commercial - "Deep Down Where the Beard Begins"

0 views · August 29th, 2026

An animated child struggles to pick a Christmas gift for his father until he's shown the all-new Schick Power Shave Electric Shaver. The ad highlights the shaver's larger full-contact head and built-in whisker guides that shave closer than other razors, and mentions a 14-day free home trial starting Christmas Day.

Nutritional Needs Of Our Bodies (1961)

1 views · August 29th, 2026

Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. This educational film explores the fundamental connection between human health and nutrition, breaking down the six essential nutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water—necessary for bodily function. Through microscopic imagery and scientific demonstrations, the film explains how the body digests food to transport nutrients to cells, where they are utilized for energy, growth, cell replacement, and physiological regulation. By categorizing foods into four groups and illustrating the impact of a balanced diet on physical development and health, the narrative emphasizes the biological necessity of consuming a wide variety of nutrients to maintain a healthy, functioning body. ### Keywords nutrition, balanced diet, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, digestion, metabolism, cell growth, biology, health education, human anatomy, cellular function

AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 8 28 2026

136 views · August 28th, 2026

Trees! 16mm films! #avgeeks #16mmfilms

Schick Power Shave "Old Blade Razor Trade-In" Commercial - Schick

0 views · August 28th, 2026

A promotional spot for Schick's electric shavers offering a trade-in deal: customers can get 75 cents off the new Schick Power Shave or $5 off the Lady Schick by trading in any old blade razor, electric shaver, or similar item. The ad promotes both shavers as ideal Father's Day and graduation gifts, noting the limited-time trade-in offer.

How To Save A Choking Victim: Heimlich Maneuver (1975)

1 views · August 28th, 2026

This educational film provides a comprehensive guide on how to recognize and treat a choking victim using the Heimlich maneuver. The narrative begins with a dramatized scene at a social gathering where a young man suddenly begins to choke, highlighting the critical importance of identifying the physical symptoms of airway obstruction, such as the inability to speak or breathe. A medical specialist explains the mechanics of the respiratory system and demonstrates the correct procedure for performing abdominal thrusts on victims in various positions—standing, sitting, or lying down. The film emphasizes that quick, calm, and correct intervention is essential to saving lives, while also offering precautionary advice to prevent choking, such as chewing food thoroughly and avoiding laughing or talking while eating. Keywords: Heimlich maneuver, choking, first aid, emergency response, respiratory system, life-saving, safety education, medical instruction, airway obstruction, public health

AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 8 27 2026

100 views · August 27th, 2026

Where's Skip today? We don't know but he's still watching old 16mm films. #avgeeks #16mmfilms

Vintage Beverage Commercial - "Knock Knock, Bath for Flavor and Convenience"

0 views · August 27th, 2026

A quirky knock-knock joke opens this vintage jingle-driven commercial for a beverage called "Bath," touting its flavor, convenience, and availability in no-return bottles.

Stop, Look And Think (1962)

1 views · August 27th, 2026

Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. This educational film serves as a critical guide for children and parents to help prevent pedestrian accidents, which frequently occur in residential neighborhoods after school and on weekends. By analyzing the physics of a moving vehicle, the film demonstrates the significant distance required to bring a car to a full stop and explains the dangers of blind spots created by parked cars, foliage, or vehicle structures. It emphasizes the importance of established safety habits, such as crossing only at corners or designated crosswalks, making eye contact with drivers to ensure visibility, and adhering to the "stop, look, and think" method. Ultimately, the film argues that while drivers share responsibility, children must be empowered through education to navigate the streets safely and avoid the hazards of the "danger hours" near their own homes. Keywords: pedestrian safety, traffic education, child safety, road awareness, defensive walking, accident prevention, crossing the street, traffic laws, driver blind spots, school safety

No-Neck Bottle Beer Commercial - "Learn How to Hold Your Beer"

2 views · August 27th, 2026

A vintage beer commercial promoting the new low-cost, no-return "no-neck" bottle design, featuring several men demonstrating how they hold and drink their beer from the distinctive bottle shape. The ad claims glass can't change beer's taste and touts that leading beer brands are now available in this convenient, affordable packaging.

Percussion Group, The (1956)

66 views · August 27th, 2026

Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. This film provides an educational overview of the history and evolution of percussion instruments, tracing their origins from primitive hollowed-out tree trunks to their essential role in the modern symphony orchestra. It explains how drums transitioned from military tools used to motivate marching soldiers into refined, pitched instruments like the timpani. The narrative highlights the diversity of the percussion section, showcasing various sound-producing tools—ranging from wooden blocks and ratchets to melodic instruments like the xylophone and chimes. By demonstrating how these instruments contribute rhythmic drive and tonal color to complex works by composers like Borodin and Tchaikovsky, the film establishes percussion as a sophisticated and indispensable partner within the orchestral ensemble. Keywords: Percussion, Orchestra, Musical Instruments, Timpani, Rhythm, Symphony, Music Education, Drums, Orchestral History, Tonal Color, Classical Music, Musical Performance

AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 8 26 2026

162 views · August 26th, 2026

Driving to Asheville NC is no excuse not to show you old 16mm films! #avgeeks #16mmfilms

No-Neck Bottles Beer Packaging Commercial - "Learn How to Hold Your Beer"

0 views · August 26th, 2026

A commercial promoting "no-neck" beer bottles, a compact, pure-glass, no-deposit-no-return packaging design that preserves beer's fresh taste while holding a full 12 ounces. The ad emphasizes the bottles' low cost, convenient shape for shelf and hand, and availability from leading New York beer brands.