Anna Across America - Chicago (A Second City Encore)

One of the more imposing skyscrapers of the Chicago skyline is the 100-story John Hancock Center.  When completed in 1969, the 1,127 foot tall skyscraper was the second tallest building in the world.  The building, nicknamed "Big John", is home to offices, restaurants, and 700 condominiums - one of which Jerry Springer calls home.  On the 44th floor is America's highest indoor swimming pool.   And on the 94th floor, an observatory  provides panoramic views of downtown, the Chicagoland area and Lake Michigan.

Let's join Anna 1000 feet upstairs for a breathtaking look at the Windy City...after a couple of messages from Dr Pepper, the most original soft drink ever.

Throwback Thursday:    Just over 50 years ago actress/singer Donna Loren became the "Dr Pepper Girl" as the company vied to appeal to a younger demographic.   From 1963 to 1968, Loren was the face and voice of Dr Pepper commercials, many of which were filmed in Chicago, like the ones below that also featured characters from the long-running cartoon "B.C."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jwk3SIh-BQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouI8-BNuTBA