Tag: classic advertising

How many of you remember hearing “Hooray for Beefaroni” and suddenly wanting a bowl? This 1970s commercial turns a simple…

Wearing one of his familiar sweaters and sitting against a dark background, Bill Cosby holds up the can, calls it…

This animated commercial proves you did not need actors, scenery or even much animation to create something memorable. Musical notes…

This wonderfully simple 1956 commercial begins with Marky refusing to eat his breakfast while wearing his cowboy hat. Uncle Ralph…

We just told you about Madge the Manicurist. How about our favorite, or possibly only, professional dishwasher? Actor Eugene Roche…

Madge worked at the fictional Salon East Beauty Parlor, where nearly every manicure ended with the same surprise. After listening…

Beginning in 1964, shoppers were repeatedly warned, “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin!” The commercials followed grocery store manager Mr. Whipple…

Two thirsty kids call for Kool-Aid, and suddenly a giant smiling pitcher comes charging through the park barrier to save…

What other cereal commercial could turn a giant ball of space yarn into an 87-mile-long necktie? This Quisp ad feels…

Columbia House was how I started my record collection. 11 albums for just one dollar! What a bargain, until you…