Kurt Cobains death news report from Arkansass KHBS-KHOG Brian Smith 2014-09-09 | From the 5 p.m. Central Time newscast on April 8, 1994, comes the news report that Kurt Cobain had committed suicide. Marisa Karber made the report, and Chris Peddie followed in the segue to Steve Gibbs with weather. In fairness to channels 40/29, Northwest Arkansas-based KHBS-KHOG, the station primarily focused on local news, and there may have been more of a follow-up to the story on the 6 and 10 broadcasts. The full "A-block" of this broadcast has been uploaded at http://youtu.be/sFU82xfcwpwDisclaimer: I own no rights to this video from KHBS-KHOG's broadcast. I just thought it was of interest, and I couldn't find it anywhere on YouTube.
Malcolm in the Middle premiere night promos Brian Smith 2021-02-12 | "Malcolm in the Middle" debuted Jan. 9, 2000, on Fox with heavy promotion and a time slot between "The Simpsons" and "The X-Files." Among the promos were these three: One broadcast before that night's "Simpsons" episode ("Little Big Mom") and two broadcast during that episode. The second is similar to the first, with new footage and new praise from critics; the third is an introduction to Malcolm's family.HISTORY OF THIS VIDEO:This was originally uploaded on April 20, 2015, and got 19,732 views before the final copyright strike that took it down for good. Production company Fabulous Films Limited did two of those strikes, but they were also SUPER responsive and realized that I wasn't actually pirating anything, and they waived their claims and let the video stand! Fox, however, later imposed a worldwide copyright strike and rejected my appeal, so I left the video offline. I'm re-uploading it now because, mild spoilers, I just saw episode 6 of "WandaVision."Maybe with all the changes at Fox, the video will stay up this time...or maybe it'll come down incredibly quickly! In any case, please enjoy this VHS upload.(all content courtesy Fox Television and Fabulous Films Limited; I make no claim on owning any of this)
Adult Swim clips: Sept. 27, 2001 Brian Smith 2019-07-31 | These are the Adult Swim-produced bumps and promos from the network three weeks after it officially debuted on Sept. 2, 2001. This lineup was taped on the Thursday night rerun; these shows originally aired Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, and then were aired again the following Thursday (Adult Swim originally offered only one night of programming, run twice each week).Some of you may remember that this video was uploaded a few years ago, but was taken down; apparently the culprit was the "Sealab 2021" promo, which included a roughly 10-second clip from "Lost in Time." That part of the video has been chopped off, leaving the "Next" announcement. In the interim, the footage has been online as part of a compilation from Captain B. Z's VHS Archive.The 3-hour lineup that night:Home Movies: "Life Through a Fisheye Lens"The Brak Show: "Time Machine," "Hippo"Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law: "Very Personal Injury"Sealab 2021: "Happycake"Space Ghost Coast to Coast: "Curling Flower Spaces," "Jacksonville"Cowboy Bebop: "Ballad of Fallen Angels," "Sympathy for the Devil"0:00 Adult Swim top-of-the-hour warning ("All kids under 17 out")0:15 Adult Swim kickoff swimming montage0:54 First few seconds of "Life Through a Fisheye Lens"1:11 Bump: "Tea Party"1:21 "Harvey Birdman" promo1:36 Bump: "Underwater"1:47 "The Brak Show" bump1:56 "The Brak Show" promo2:11 "Batman Beyond" Toonami promo2:42 "Dragonball" Toonami promo3:14 Bump: "No Peeking, Betty"3:25 "The Brak Show" bump3:34 "Sealab 2021" promo3:37 Bump: "Marco Polo"3:47 "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law" bump3:57 Bump: "Adul -- Adultswim"4:08 Bump: "Betty Betty Betty Betty"4:38 "Sealab 2021" bump4:48 "Cowboy Bebop" promo5:03 Aquaman Dance Party: "Recycling"5:33 "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" bump5:43 "Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team" Toonami promo6:43 Bump: "No Peeking, Betty"6:52 "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" bump7:03 Bump: "Underwater Swimmer"7:13 "Cowboy Bebop" midnight bump7:24 Bump with Adult Swim theme music7:33 Adult Swim lineup promo7:48 Bump: "Marco Polo"7:58 "Cowboy Bebop" 12:30 a.m. bump8:09 Bump: "Exit"
Ladies and gentlemen, Salt-N-Pepa! Brian Smith 2018-04-15 | Patrick Stewart introduces Salt-N-Pepa's "Shoop" on the February 5, 1994, episode of "Saturday Night Live." (The video at youtu.be/phiWeZuWH90 is his introduction of "Whatta Man".)DISCLAIMER: I have no rights to this; I just thought his first introduction should be online. An earlier attempt to include the entire song was struck down for copyright reasons within 12 hours.
Spider-Man Fox cartoon 1996-97 promo Brian Smith 2016-04-01 | Recorded January 12, 1997, on prime-time Fox, this commercial was a general advertisement for the 1994 "Spider-Man" series, "after 'Big Bad Beetleborgs.'"
King of the Hill Fox premiere night promos Brian Smith 2016-04-01 | From January 12, 1997, it's the promos that Fox ran before, during and over the closing credits of that night's episode of "The Simpsons," "The Springfield Files.""King of the Hill" footage copyright and courtesy Deedle-Dee Productions, Judgemental Films, 3 Arts Entertainment and 20th Century Fox Television. No ownership of this footage is implied; I just recorded that night's Fox broadcast and wanted to share these promos.
Johnny Bravo Blind Date parody promo 2003 Brian Smith 2015-05-03 | The Cartoon Network publicity for "It's Valentine's Day, Johnny Bravo!" in February 2003 played off the then-popular series "Blind Date," complete with pop-up graphics and a stylized "Best Dates" logo.DISCLAIMER: "Johnny Bravo" is the property of Cartoon Network. I hold no rights to this video; I just couldn't find it on YouTube.
Taco Bell Supreme Me 1992 ad Brian Smith 2015-05-02 | Taco Bell played up their "Supreme" offerings in this ad, which generally cost 20 cents more than their standard counterparts; maybe most famously, when a taco was 59 cents, a taco supreme was 79 cents. This ad was recorded in late July 1992.
Sega Genesis $99.99 (1992 commercial) Brian Smith 2015-05-02 | By July 1992, Sega had stopped including a game cartridge with the Genesis console, meaning that it could be sold for less than $100 for the first time since its North American debut in 1989. The commercial also recaps the console's other price drops.
NBC Friends February 1996 preview; Today promo Brian Smith 2015-04-20 | These two promos ran back-to-back during the original airing of "The One After the Superbowl" on Jan. 28, 1996.The "Friends in February" commercial previews "The One With the Prom Video," "The One Where Ross and Rachel ... You Know," "The One Where Joey Moves Out" and "The One Where Eddie Moves In."The "Today" promo touted a week-long behind-the-scenes series hosted by Matt Lauer.
1995 promos: Syndicated Seinfeld; Savannah Guthrie Brian Smith 2015-04-11 | In the fall of 1995, KMIZ-TV -- the ABC affiliate in Columbia and Jefferson City, Mo. -- had the rights to show "Seinfeld" reruns, which were available in syndication for the first time that year. They also had future "Today" host Savannah Guthrie on staff. In short, it was a good time for KMIZ, which ran these promos back-to-back during the Nov. 19, 1995, airing of the "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" episode "Chip Off the Old Clark."
Dominos commercial feat. Michael Waltrip (2003) Brian Smith 2015-04-11 | Recorded from Fox in March 2003, it's NASCAR's Michael Waltrip advertising for Domino's Pizza.
Disney Channel Fall Preview Weekend 1992 Brian Smith 2015-04-09 | This was all I got of the preview show between "Tron" and "The Black Hole" during The Disney Channel's Fall Preview Weekend in either August or September 1992, when the channel was still a premium offering in much of the United States.After the offer of a backpack for new subscribers (part of the "yearlong celebration of Goofy"), Phylicia Rashad hosts the preview show. It begins with clips of "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken," "The Rocketeer" and "The Rescuers Down Under," and looks ahead to original Disney Channel films "Bejewelled" and "The Ernest Green Story." This is followed by an extended look at "Avonlea" -- billed as "the most popular series in Disney Channel history" -- before my VCR cut off at the start of the "Family Specials" segment.
Sela Ward Sprint commercial: 1+1=2 Brian Smith 2015-04-09 | Recorded March 14, 2000, on NBC, it's Sela Ward in one of the commercials in which she danced for Sprint. The music is Lou Bega's "1+1=2."Lou Bega: "Baby show me 1 plus 1 is 2, show me all the things that you can do..."Sela Ward: "From coast to coast, from hi to goodbye, that's the power of 2. Introducing Sprint 1000. A thousand minutes of long distance for just 20 bucks a month. That's as low as 2 cents a minute. Every night, or all weekend long -- the choice is yours. That's the power of 2. Anything more would be...'2' much."Lou Bega: "Baby show me 1 plus 1 is 2..."Sela Ward: "Switch to Sprint 1000 at 1-800-PIN DROP."
40/29 Newscenter Early Edition: KHBS-KHOG (April 8, 1994) Brian Smith 2014-12-09 | After a whopping two requests, I present the entire first block of the 40/29 News at 5 p.m. Central from April 8, 1994. The portion on Kurt Cobain was previously uploaded at http://youtu.be/CfktoSRZpmwI have this because I used to record reruns of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," which 40/29 aired at 4 p.m. weekdays in 1994. This upload starts at about 4:58 p.m. April 8, 1994, and includes a commercial for "First Light," the broadcasts from First Baptist Church of Rogers, Ark.; the interrupted closing credits of "Conundrum" (40/29 would routinely cut those credits short to start the newscast); and the first block of news. 40/29 maintains multiple studios because of the mountainous geography of Northwest Arkansas; Chris Peddie broadcast from Fayetteville, and Marisa Karber broadcast from Fort Smith, which was about 90 minutes away via U.S. Highway 71.0:52 40/29 station ID and news intro1:19 Body found in Fort Smith (including accidental switch to ABC network feed)2:09 Murder case in Rock Island, Okla.2:40 George H.W. Bush visits Poteau, Okla.3:31 First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton visits near Muskogee, Okla., to promote what was often called "Hillarycare"3:55 Fifth Annual Women's Festival and Conference at University of Arkansas4:38 Announcement of Kurt Cobain's death4:55 Weather preview5:12 Ad: Consumers5:43 Newscenter Early Edition sponsors
The Simpsons: Homer The Great promos (Jan. 8, 1995) Brian Smith 2014-11-30 | The episode best known for introducing the Stonecutters had at least these two Fox promos. The first aired during a classic "Simpsons" at 7 p.m. Eastern ("Bart The Daredevil"), and the longer version aired a few minutes before the new episode during the premiere of 1995's "Get Smart."
Samurai Jack five-nights-a-week promo from 2003 Brian Smith 2014-11-30 | This minute-long promo advertised "Samurai Jack" on Cartoon Network at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific during an era in which Adult Swim still started at 11 p.m. (Speaking of Adult Swim: The narrator is Carey Means, best known as Frylock on "Aqua Teen Hunger Force.")
Adult Swim Futurama promo from 2003 Brian Smith 2014-11-30 | This is one of the earliest (if not THE earliest) Cartoon Network promos for "Futurama," when it aired five nights a week at 11 p.m. on Adult Swim (still referred to as "Cartoon Network" in the voiceover).
Boy Meets World finale promo (May 2000) Brian Smith 2014-11-30 | ABC promoted the one-hour final episode of "Boy Meets World" with this commercial, which aired three days before the May 5, 2000, finale.
Full House promo: Kissing Cousins (Feb. 15, 1994) Brian Smith 2014-11-30 | An afternoon broadcast on Northwest Arkansas' KHBS-KHOG included this preview of that night's two new episodes of two ABC sitcoms: "Kissing Cousins" from "Full House," and "What's In A Vow?" from "Phenom."Note: This is not a preview of ABC's TGIF lineup. By 1994, "Full House" had been moved to Tuesday nights, starting a lineup that also included "Roseanne," "Coach" and "NYPD Blue" (or, if you lived in Northwest Arkansas that year, "Star Trek: The Next Generation," because 40/29 chose not to air the first season of "NYPD Blue" because of concerns about language and nudity).
Snoopy and Linus in A Little Warmth (Sunbeam electric blanket) Brian Smith 2014-11-18 | Linus narrates and Snoopy stars in "Sunbeam Presents: A Little Warmth," a copyright-1993 commercial for Sunbeam's "automatic blanket." The commercial was recorded during a 1994 broadcast of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."Linus: "When it's cold outside, there's nothing like getting underneath a Sunbeam automatic blanket. Not only is it a great way to stay warm and toasty, but a Sunbeam blanket saves money because it heats you and not the whole house. So give someone you care about a Sunbeam automatic blanket. Because everybody deserves a little warmth THIS time of year."Snoopy: (sighs)(Thanks to "heartofmusic27" for hearing the line as "nothing like getting underneath"; I had left that blank because I kept hearing it as a rushed "nothing like getting one you needs".)
Adult Swim clips: Sept. 27, 2001 Brian Smith 2014-11-17 | These are the Adult Swim-produced bumps and promos from the network three weeks after it officially debuted on Sept. 2, 2001. This lineup was taped on the Thursday night rerun; these shows originally aired Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, and then were aired again the following Thursday (Adult Swim originally offered only one night of programming, run twice each week).The 3-hour lineup that night:Home Movies: "Life Through a Fisheye Lens"The Brak Show: "Time Machine," "Hippo"Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law: "Very Personal Injury"Sealab 2021: "Happycake"Space Ghost Coast to Coast: "Curling Flower Spaces," "Jacksonville"Cowboy Bebop: "Ballad of Fallen Angels," "Sympathy for the Devil"0:00 Adult Swim top-of-the-hour warning ("All kids under 17 out")0:15 Adult Swim kickoff swimming montage0:54 First few seconds of "Life Through a Fisheye Lens"1:11 Bump: "Tea Party"1:21 "Harvey Birdman" promo1:36 Bump: "Underwater"1:47 "The Brak Show" bump1:56 "The Brak Show" promo2:11 "Batman Beyond" Toonami promo2:42 "Dragonball" Toonami promo3:14 Bump: "No Peeking, Betty"3:25 "The Brak Show" bump3:34 "Sealab 2021" promo3:49 Bump: "Marco Polo"3:59 "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law" bump4:09 Bump: "Adul -- Adultswim"4:20 Bump: "Betty Betty Betty Betty"4:50 "Sealab 2021" bump5:00 "Cowboy Bebop" promo5:15 Aquaman Dance Party: "Recycling"5:45 "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" bump5:55 "Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team" Toonami promo6:55 Bump: "No Peeking, Betty"7:04 "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" bump7:15 Bump: "Underwater Swimmer"7:25 "Cowboy Bebop" midnight bump7:36 Bump with Adult Swim theme music7:45 Adult Swim lineup promo8:00 Bump: "Marco Polo"8:10 "Cowboy Bebop" 12:30 a.m. bump8:21 Bump: "Exit"
Clerks: The Animated Series ABC promos Brian Smith 2014-11-13 | In the week before the May 31, 2000, premiere of "Clerks," ABC showed at least these three promos. The first aired May 24, 2000, during the fourth season finale of "Spin City" (Michael J. Fox's last regular episode). The second and third aired May 31, 2000, during "The Drew Carey Show," which immediately preceded the premiere episode of "Clerks."Each of these was recorded from cable broadcasts of KATV in Little Rock, Ark.
Eric Stonestreet Volkswagen Passat commercial Brian Smith 2014-11-13 | During Fox's Feb. 20, 2000, broadcast of the "X-Cops" episode of "The X-Files," future "Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet appeared in this ad for the VW Passat.
Cartoon Cartoon Fridays clips: March 30, 2001 (part two) Brian Smith 2014-11-09 | Based on the Tex Avery April Fools Day marathon commercials that ran during this tape, I'm assuming these Cartoon Network bumps and promos were recorded March 30, 2001 -- the Friday before Sunday, April 1, 2001. Part one is online at http://youtu.be/okf77N6sIJo0:00 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays full intro (hour 3) with Bubbles hosting1:14 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays logo for the new episode of "Johnny Bravo": "Lord of the Links"1:26 This Cartoon Network logo in a desert was the only thing between the network's airing of "Lord of the Links" and "Bootman," and I think it frequently showed up as a default image in those days when the network had nothing else to show1:42 "Now back to 'Johnny Bravo'"1:48 Promo for "The Looney Tunes Show" featuring Yosemite Sam2:02 Bottom of the hour bump featuring Bubbles ("You already know this, buuuuuuut...")2:28 "Johnny Bravo" bump featuring Bubbles2:38 Top of the hour bump introducing "The Powerpuff Girls"3:05 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays logo for "The Powerpuff Girls"3:19 "Powerpuff Girls" bump featuring Bubbles3:29 Preview of next week's Cartoon Cartoon Friday, hosted by Dexter and featuring a new "Ed, Edd and Eddy"3:59 "Spy Kids" Cartoon Network tie-in4:30 "Now back to 'The Powerpuff Girls'"4:35 Bottom of the hour bump featuring Bubbles ("I don't want the night to be over! I'm having fun!")5:00 "Powerpuff Girls" bump featuring Bubbles (the same as the 3:19 bump; this was a network error)5:10 Turning out the lights5:17 Coming up next: "Toonheads"
Cartoon Cartoon Fridays clips: March 30, 2001 (part one) Brian Smith 2014-11-09 | Based on the Tex Avery April Fools Day marathon commercials that ran during this tape, I'm assuming these Cartoon Network bumps and promos were recorded March 30, 2001 -- the Friday before Sunday, April 1, 2001. Part two is online at http://youtu.be/xb5tsDy9si40:00 Toonami-style promo for "Courage the Cowardly Dog" on Cartoon Cartoon Fridays0:15 Promo for "Tex Avery's Marathon of Fools" featuring Screwy Squirrel0:30 Two Stupid Dogs and Dino in "Dogs Who Can Talk"1:01 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays full intro with Bubbles hosting2:32 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays logo for "Courage the Cowardly Dog"2:45 CCF Orbit code (SWOOSH)3:03 Commercial for 3-hour "I Am Weasel' marathon3:18 "Now back to 'Courage the Cowardly Dog'"3:23 Commercial for "The Looney Tunes Show" featuring Henery Hawk and Foghorn Leghorn3:38 Bottom of the hour bump featuring Bubbles4:07 "Courage" bump featuring Bubbles4:16 Commercial for 3-hour "Tom and Jerry" marathon on Boomerang4:47 Top of the hour bump introducing "Dexter's Laboratory"5:13 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays logo for "Dexter's Laboratory"5:25 "Dexter's" bump featuring Bubbles5:34 Promo for "Tex Avery's Marathon of Fools" featuring The Wolf5:49 Promo for "The Chuck Jones Show," which apparently premiered April 1, 2001, if this tape really IS from March 306:03 Cartoon Network logo sponsored by Hi-C6:20 "Now back to Dexter's Laboratory"6:25 Bottom of the hour bump featuring Bubbles ("You already know this, buuuuuuut...")6:53 "Dexter's" bump featuring Bubbles7:02 Promo for "The Looney Tunes Show" featuring Marvin the Martian
Cartoon Cartoon Fridays clips: June 8, 2001 (part one) Brian Smith 2014-11-09 | These Cartoon Network bumps and promos were recorded June 8, 2001. I don't have the entire Cartoon Cartoon Friday taped, but I've included everything I do have that was produced by Cartoon Network. Part two is available at http://youtu.be/Y3HH4ViI8qY0:00 Top of the hour bump with Ed and Eddy, previewing Captain Sturdy1:00 "Ribbon run" shaped like I.R. Baboon1:12 "Ribbon run" shaped like Chicken1:25 "Time Squad" preview featuring Abraham Lincoln1:55 Cartoon Network logo sponsored by Coca-Cola2:11 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays cubes2:20 Looney Tunes Show commercial sponsored by Dannon Danimals2:50 "Samurai Jack" teaser (just logo and date)3:05 Cartoon Cartoon Summer lineup (note: this was the last summer before Adult Swim debuted)3:36 "Toon Heads" promo featuring the Hobo Flea4:08 Bottom of the hour bump featuring Ed and Eddy4:51 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays logo for "The Powerpuff Girls"5:03 "Betcha Didn't Know" with Lenny Baxter5:38 "Time Squad" preview featuring Eli Whitney (portrayed by Patrick O'Brien, "Mr. Dewey" from "Saved by the Bell")6:09 Powerpuff Girls cubes(the "Powerpuff Girls" closing credits with voiceover have been removed from the first attempt to upload this video)
Space Jam TV commercial with critics comments Brian Smith 2014-11-05 | Paul Wunder, Susan Granger and Bill Diehl are all quoted in this television commercial for "Space Jam," which was then in theaters.
Promo: NBCs The Lottery with Dan Cortese Brian Smith 2014-11-05 | This commercial aired Sept. 26, 1996, teasing the Sept. 29 premiere of "The Lottery," an NBC movie based on the Shirley Jackson short story.
U-Pick Live (June 2, 2004, feat. Counting Crows) Brian Smith 2014-11-04 | Candace Bailey and Brett Popolizio introduce the day's Old School Pick ("You Can't Do That On Television"), and Counting Crows stops by to visit and perform "Accidentally In Love" from that summer's "Shrek 2." The students of R.P. Dawkins Middle School in Moore, S.C., then introduce "Rugrats."An aside: This is the only "U-Pick Live" footage I have. I recorded it because I wanted to save the airing of the "Pop Music" episode of "You Can't Do That On Television," which is available elsewhere on YouTube.
Cartoon Cartoon Fridays clips: June 8, 2001 (part two) Brian Smith 2014-10-31 | These Cartoon Network bumps and promos were recorded June 8, 2001. I don't have the entire Cartoon Cartoon Friday taped, but I've included everything I do have that was produced by Cartoon Network. Part one is available at http://youtu.be/GQstxtJSuqE0:00 "Cartoon Theatre" preview: "Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost"0:15 "Powerpuff Papathon" preview (seven-hour Father's Day "Powerpuff Girls" marathon)0:44 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays opening full theme, then Ed and Eddy introducing "Time Squad" series premiere2:32 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays logo for "Time Squad"2:44 Time Squad cubes2:54 "Time Squad" closing credits with voiceover3:27 "Samurai Jack" teaser with cartoon images3:42 Ed and Eddy "Time Squad" recap, "Ed, Edd and Eddy" introduction4:27 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays logo for "Ed, Edd and Eddy"4:39 CCF Orbit code (RIGHTONTIME)4:59 Preview of next week's Cartoon Cartoon Friday, hosted by Bubbles and featuring premiere of "Yee Hah & Doo Dah"
The Iron Giant promo on The WB (2002) Brian Smith 2014-10-30 | The animated classic "The Iron Giant" aired on broadcast television for the first time on Thanksgiving 2002, heralded by this commercial, which ran during an airing of "Birds of Prey" on The WB.DISCLAIMER: I own no rights to this video, which consists of footage from Warner Bros.' "The Iron Giant." I just thought it was interesting that The WB promoted the movie by emphasizing the violence, Vin Diesel and Jennifer Aniston.
007: Agent Under Fire commercial feat. John Cleese Brian Smith 2014-10-30 | From 2002 comes this promo for the video game "007: Agent Under Fire." John Cleese reprises his role as R:R: "Well, 007, how did you come to ruin THIS little beauty? And where, exactly, is the rest of THIS? And I suppose you can explain THIS?"Woman: "Oh, James!"Narrator: "It's not easy being Bond. On Nintendo GameCube, Xbox and PlayStation 2. Rated T for Teen."
MTV.com commercial: Office Romance from 2001 Brian Smith 2014-10-30 | This promo for MTV.com's video-sharing feature ran during the 2001 MTV Movie Awards. I've uploaded it because everything about it screams "late '90s/early 2000s."DISCLAIMER: I own no rights to this video produced by MTV, a subsidiary of Viacom. I just thought it was a cute commercial, albeit very very dated.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone TV promo: Lessons Brian Smith 2014-10-30 | This comedic take on the first "Harry Potter" movie in the United States aired Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, as a commercial during the first showing of the "Family Guy" episode "To Love and Die In Dixie." I couldn't find it online and thought I would upload it.Snape: "Pay attention."Narrator: "Lesson number 1: Never be late to class. Lesson number 2: Keep all chocolate frogs indoors."Ron: "Watch it!"Narrator: "Lesson number 3:"Dumbledore: "And most importantly of all!"Narrator: "Avoid mountain trolls, goblins with attitude, and a three-headed dog named Fluffy."Harry, Hermione, Ron: "AHHHH!"Narrator: "Any questions?"Hermione: "Ooh!"Narrator: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Rated PG."DISCLAIMER: I own no rights to any of this video, which is for a Warner Bros. film.
The Wizard of Oz WB promos feat. Moby In This World Brian Smith 2014-10-10 | Both of these "Wizard of Oz" commercials ran during the Nov. 17, 2002 broadcast of "Angel" ("Rain of Fire") on The WB. As is noted in a similar promo at http://youtu.be/Xw676irPsPg, the music is "In This World" by Moby.
Alltel commercial: Bathtub featuring Faith Hill Brian Smith 2014-10-05 | Circa April 2001, it's Faith Hill for Alltel. Hill was a spokeswoman for the Little Rock, Ark.-based phone company, which has since been acquired by Verizon. In this commercial, Hill is taking a bubble bath when she gets her toe stuck in the faucet.
Best Buy ad in Yellow Submarine cartoon style Brian Smith 2014-09-17 | This 1994 commercial for Best Buy aped Heinz Edelmann's animation style for "Yellow Submarine," and band members mimicked The Beatles' accents. As is noted in the slightly cut-off version at http://youtu.be/XAVOwGzSYtU, one of the band members is an ersatz Jimi Hendrix."Where are we?""Someplace strange and wonderful.""Compact discs as far as the eye can see.""There goes Nigel!""How magical!""Fantastical!""Look! More movies than you can imagine! I *am* a bit of a film buff.""What's this?""Every CD, $12.88 or less.""Unbelievable.""Thousands of CDs under 10 dollars! I'm amazed.""I'm stunned.""I'm Nigel.""Some places are known for their music and movies.""Best Buy is one of 'em."
Subway commercial Lunch Ladies feat. Octavia Spencer Brian Smith 2014-09-16 | This commercial with Octavia Spencer as "Lunch Lady No. 2" was recorded from a Fox network broadcast in August 2003.
Codename: Kids Next Door promo: Top Secret Surveillance Brian Smith 2014-09-15 | This Cartoon Network promo/music video for KND, circa 2004, is the minute-long extended version of the commercial seen at http://youtu.be/co0kcT4dUn0 -- and if there's a name for it other than "Top Secret Surveillance," I couldn't find it.
Cartoon Network Freakazoid bumpers, Home Movies promo Brian Smith 2014-09-15 | In the early 2000s, a late-night episode of "Freakazoid" on Cartoon Network included these bumpers and a promo for the "Politics" episode of "Home Movies" on Adult Swim, which was not yet running seven nights a week.Narrator: "Attention swimmers! On the next 'Home Movies':"Paula: "What were you saying?"Brendon: "Move the flowers."Paula: "Before that."Brendon: "This meatloaf is dry."Paula: "No, before that."Brendon: "This is meatloaf?"Paula: "Before that."Brendon: "This fish is dry."McGuirk: "Hey, pal, I don't bother you when you're working, all right?"Brendon: "I don't have a job."McGuirk: "I don't go down to the bus terminal and pee on the seats while you're trying to clean 'em."Thurman: "I'm going to beat the PANTS off you, Small."Brendon: "Well, then, I guess I won't bother wearing any."Narrator: "'Home Movies.' Tomorrow at 11:30 on Adult Swim."(Full disclosure: Edited out of this commercial break was "Songs 4 Worship," presented by Time Life.)
All Sport sports drink commercial with Shaquille ONeal (1994) Brian Smith 2014-09-14 | This commercial from 1994 was edited into one found at http://youtu.be/DEqp3tN7muE -- I'd like to think that people thought "Why is present-day Shaq playing basketball in the future?" and the ad was changed.Narrator: "Twenty-foot baskets. Three-hundred-point games. One-hundred-yard courts. This is the future of the game 'cause an awesome new sports drink is here. All Sport. Unsurpassed taste. A third more carbs than Gatorade for energy. This is a body quencher. After All Sport, the game will never be the same."
The Making of Jurassic Park (intro) with John Kricfalusi NBC logo Brian Smith 2014-09-14 | NBC's airing of "The Making of Jurassic Park" on April 26, 1995, differs very slightly from the version available on VHS and DVD (and, as of this writing, YouTube). NBC was then using peacock logos commissioned from various artists, and the John Kricfalusi network ID segues directly into the special. (This is replaced with the Universal logo on the DVD.)Near the end of this clip, James Earl Jones says "Stay tuned as we share in the excitement;" that was replaced with "Join me as we share in the excitement" on the home video.Disclaimer: I hold no rights to this video, which is property of NBC Universal. I just always liked that peacock bit at the beginning, and wanted to share it from a video tape I made of the original airing -- which was part of the network's promotion of the May 1995 sweeps-month broadcast television debut of "Jurassic Park."
Taco Bell: Supreme menu (1993) Brian Smith 2014-09-13 | Taco Bell played up its multiple "Supreme" items in this commercial from 1993.Narrator: "Boat. Boat supreme. Dog. Dog supreme. Bug. Bug supreme. Drumroll. Drumroll supreme. Taco. Taco Supreme."Announcer: "The Taco Bell Supremes."Narrator: "Nachos. Nachos Supreme."Announcer: "Something special. The works."Narrator: "Burrito. Burrito Supreme."Announcer: "Everything we've got. Starting at 79 cents."Narrator: "Bell. Bell supreme."Disclaimer: I own no rights to this video, which is property of Taco Bell, a division of Yum! Brands. I just always thought the music was catchy, and I couldn't find the ad anywhere on YouTube, so I uploaded one from an old video tape.
Lawman Jeans commercial from Dillards (1993) Brian Smith 2014-09-13 | This commercial was recorded in Arkansas (the home of Dillard's) in 1993; beyond that, I have no information to share.Narrator: "This is who your mother wants you to be. This is who your father wants you to be. This is who your boyfriend wants you to be; this is who your OTHER boyfriend wants you to be. This is who your left brain wants you to be. This is who your right brain wants you to be. This is who your ex-best-friend wants you to be. This is what your brother wants you to be. The hard part is figuring out who YOU want to be. Oh! And...also which jeans fit you best."
Mike and Maty ABC promo on KHOG-TV (1994) Brian Smith 2014-09-13 | This was presumably one of a number of "Mike & Maty" promos customized for various ABC affiliates around the country, airing in Northwest Arkansas in 1994. The show starring Michael Burger and Maty Monfort only lasted for about two years.
Little Rascals Long John Silvers commercial (1994) Brian Smith 2014-09-12 | Long John Silver's linked a promotional campaign to "The Little Rascals" -- specifically Alfalfa and Darla -- when that movie came out in 1994.
Regina Steamer Carpet Cleaner commercial featuring Pigpen Brian Smith 2014-09-11 | This commercial, recorded in 1994, shows a carpet cleaner following after Pigpen (or "Pig-Pen," take your pick) from the "Peanuts" comic strip.Pigpen: "Wow! Mud on a new carpet! How beautiful! Oh no -- not the Regina Steamer Carpet Cleaner! It's too powerful! AND it's too easy to use. It doesn't respect dirt like I do. Oh no! Not my tricycle tracks! Oh no -- not my flea circus! No! Not my self-portrait! AAUGH!!"Announcer: "Regina. Powerful enough to clean up after Pigpen."Disclaimer: I hold no rights to this ad. I just couldn't find it on YouTube and I uploaded it from an old videotape.
Taco Bell Rock the Beach 59 79 99 cent commercial Brian Smith 2014-09-11 | Taco Bell was promoting the crunchy tacos on each of its three value menus in this summer 1994 commercial: Regular tacos on the 59-cent menu, Tacos Supreme on the 79-cent menu and Big Beef Tacos on the 99-cent menu. The ad was part of the company's "Cross The Border" campaign.Disclaimer: This ad is the property of Taco Bell, a division of Yum! Brands. I just had it on an old video tape, and I couldn't find it on YouTube.
Taco Bell 45-cent tacos commercial (1994) Brian Smith 2014-09-11 | From November 1994 comes this Taco Bell ad announcing the sale of 45-cent tacos, down from their regular 59 cents. It was part of the restaurant's "Cross The Border" campaign.Disclaimer: This ad is the property of Taco Bell, a division of Yum! Brands. I just had it on an old video tape, and I couldn't find it on YouTube.
