WABC Commercial Break for Columbo Goes to the Guillotine (1989) TheaterPup 2026-09-25 | WABC Commercial Break for Columbo Goes to the Guillotine (1989)
Raggedy Ann & Andy - All the Time? (1977) TheaterPup 2024-02-14 | Nice moment from the underrated Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977). Happy Valentine's Day!
Rolling Stones NME Poll Winners Concert, But its Just Brian (1964) TheaterPup 2024-02-13 | My first attempt at shameless fangirling, the Rolling Stones performing at the NME Poll Winners Concert in 1964, except it's just the founder, Brian Jones. ;D In related news, the new documentary "The Stones & Brian Jones" is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)
New York Teachers PSA (1993) TheaterPup 2024-02-02 | 1993 PSA on crowded New York classrooms, brought to you by New York State United Teachers and VOTE/COPE. Featuring this heart felt yet foreboding jingle: "You try so hard to teach us all/Do you really think you'll reach us all?/Crowded classrooms make the chances small/How will you teach us today?" This actually reminds me of my parents, they always talked about going to school in the '50s and '60s, where the nuns taught 50 kids at once!You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/ptn6DEpzg1w.
Chase Commercial w/ Benny Goodman Song (BLOCKED IN RUSSIA!) (1993) TheaterPup 2024-02-01 | Talk about a memory unlocked! A 1993 Chase commercial, featuring clarinetist and band leader Benny Goodman's "How Am I to Know?" I was fascinated by this song as a kid, plus the imagery of the guy waiting at the window in the dark with the big clock. I love how it captures feelings of uncertainty so well. Btw, YouTube tells me this song is blocked in Russia. Apparently Putin still considers jazz to be the devil's music. ;DYou can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/ptn6DEpzg1w.
April 25, 1993 - WCBS Commercial Break for Call of the Wild TheaterPup 2024-01-25 | 1993 commercials for WCBS world premiere of a Call of the Wild TV movie, sponsored by Kraft General Foods. There's a ton of commercials, which was probably annoying back then, but a delight for us now! :D I like this batch for its combination of Winter scenes and the coming of Spring. Another intriguing theme seems to be couples cooking together (i.e. not just the wife/mother). Starring Rick Schroder and Mia Sara, but more importantly a highly adorable actor dog playing Buck. :D1. Very quick shot of Fatal Crossings promo on Channel 2 news2. CBS Special Presentation intro3. Promo intro for Call of the Wild ("A powerful dog whose courage would save his life")4. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie intro (Nice shot with all the houses)5. Crystal Light ("Turn water into wow!" Is that like blasphemy? Lol)6. Bulls Eye (I'm surprised they showed the guy literally shooting the competition)7. Post Banana Nut Crunch (Honestly I'd rather just have the bread, that looked great! :D)8. Cool Whip Chocolate (Their commercials were the definition of guilty pleasure)9. Kraft Singles (I remember "It's bustin' with milk!" Lol)10. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper11. General Foods International Coffees ("Celebrate the moments of your life!")12. Good Seasons (Interesting that they're showing the couple cooking together)13. Velveeta (Stick to real Italian, lol)14. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper15. Labor of Love promo ("A grandmother bearing her own grandchild?!")16. Knots Landing - Spend the Night promo ("And I'll take with me the memoryyyy!!!")17. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper18. Maxwell House ("And the land gave the richness to Columbia!")19. Minute Rice-ipes (Wow I'd forgotten this!)20. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (Wow, this commercial was on back in '89!)21. Log Cabin syrup (Looks oddly like a screen saver...)22. Kraft Singles (Also remember that "It looks like the moon!" Lol)23. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper24. Evening Shade and Bob! (My family enjoyed Evening Shade; I assume Bob! didn't last long)25. How'd They Do That? promo (Can a question be "amazing"?)26. Blindspot promo (Weird, another TV movie about an over involved grandmother?)27. This is CBS ID28. NY State United Teachers and VOTE/COPE PSA ("Do you really think you'll reach us all?")29. Chase (Oh man, I remember this music! I love it with the shot with the guy at the window)30. Acura (More jazz sax; no wonder I grew up loving that sound :D)31. Channel 2 News at 11 promo (curing body fat I guess?)32. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper33. Claussen ("What about shelf life?")34. Crystal Light (Would that count as chartreuse?)35. Velveeta (Still not real)36. Minute Rice-ipes ("Notice again both parents are serving)37. Cappio (for pretentious cosplayers of the early '90s)38. Nabisco Shredded Wheat (very effective with sight and sound; I can almost taste it)39. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper40. Kraft Ranch ("Well there is enough for two...heh...heh" LOL)41. Country Time Lemonade (I remember this one too!!! "And blue skies...")42. Light n Lively yogurt (Love that grow a garden idea!)43. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese ("Come, Noodle Boy!" Interesting sequel to Pet Cemetery ;D)43. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper (Yeesh they showed this a lot!)44. General Foods International Coffees ("It COULD inspire a waltz" Or not maybe Idk...)45. Bulls Eye 46. Post Great Grains ("Mind if I tell her?")47. Good Seasons (Again, the couple cooking together, interesting pattern!)48. Velveeta (Pretty sure that's cultural appropriation ;D)49. Kool-Aid ("And Kool-Aid points you save for awesome stuff!)50. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper51. Post Honey Bunches of Oats (This is wishful thinking as far as the kids, lol)52. Cappio53. Kraft Singles (I see we're doing an encore of the greatest kids now, heh)54. Kraft Italian (Again, couples cooking together, and even Dad gets it right!)55. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper56. End credits, previewing CBS This Morning 57. Kraft General Foods Premiere Movie bumper (Yes, now please go away)58. CBS Read More About It PSA with Rick Schroder 59. Murphy Brown, Good Advice, Northern Exposure promos60. The Price She Paid promo (at least it's not another pregnant grandma story)61. In the Heat of the Night promo (TV show, not movie)62. 48 Hours promo (That "he murdered three teenagers" sounded way too cheerful, heh)63. This is CBS ID (I remember that "Dun Dun Dun!)64. Channel 2 News (Cop killer, kidnapping, gays and lesbians march on Washington, opening night on Broadway for Blood Brothers)65. American Airlines ("This flight never leaves the country")66. Toyota ("And here come the stars!")67. Geraldo promo ("You adopt a child and the birth parents want him back!")68. Quick snippet of Channel 2 News
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil - The David Frost Show (1968) TheaterPup 2024-01-20 | The Rolling Stones on The David Frost Show, November 30, 1968. Here performing "Sympathy for the Devil." One of the last appearances with founder Brian Jones. I also left in a humorous reference to the Stones by the following guest, actor Nicol Williamson, who is there to opine on the subject of death for some reason. From "Frost on Saturday" DVD collection.In related news, the new documentary "The Stones & Brian Jones" is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)
WLIW (PBS) on A Mighty Wind (2003) TheaterPup 2024-01-19 | WLIW21 (PBS) segment on the 2003 Christopher Guest comedy, A Mighty Wind. Interesting time capsule in many ways. Here Roger Rosenblatt reminisces about the '60s folk music scene, while drawing parallels to post-9/11 fears of terrorism. Notice his not at all subtle dig at Toby Keith. Plus his wish to see the film "when it's available on tape." Followed by the intro to The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and a quick clip of Gwen Ifill (RIP) discussing the Iraq war. Btw, I hear shooting has begun for a sequel to This is Spinal Tap, another Christopher Guest classic. Will be interesting to see how it goes (hopefully to 11 ;D).
2gether Promo (2001) TheaterPup 2024-01-18 | Promo for 2000s MTV show 2gether, about a quasi fictional boy band. Short lived but quirky sense of humor; I remember talking about it with friends in high school.
Chrysler Plymouth - Thumbs Up America Commercial (1989) TheaterPup 2024-01-05 | 1989 commercial for Chrysler Plymouth's "Thumbs up, America!" campaign. Perfect example of associating a product with an emotion; in this case patriotism, the heartland, and sportsmanship. You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/eKWuOKxRWhc.
Roy Rogers Commercial - Pickled Some Beets? (1989) TheaterPup 2024-01-04 | 1989 commercial for Roy Rogers, featuring a modern wife and mother who realizes she doesn't have to be June Cleaver to satisfy her family. You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/eKWuOKxRWhc.
The Rolling Stones - Off the Hook - w/ Cathy McGowan Intro (1964) TheaterPup 2023-12-28 | The Rolling Stones perform "Off the Hook" on Ready Steady Go! with host Cathy McGowan's intro.In related news, the new documentary "The Stones & Brian Jones" is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)
1980s and 1990s Christmas Trees with Nostalgic Music TheaterPup 2023-12-24 | My first attempt at doing a nostalgic/liminal type video. My family Christmas trees through the years. I may try to do similar ones over time. Enjoy. :)
Keith Richards on the Rock and Roll Circus (VH1, 1996) TheaterPup 2023-12-20 | In 1996, the never before seen 1968 TV special "The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus" finally saw the light of day -- on VH1's Rock N' Roll Picture Show program, hosted by John Fugelsang. Also included was a brief interview with Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards. Happy Birthday to Keith! VH1 premiere of the Rock and Roll Circus with commercials: youtu.be/avXYta6tc4cIntro to Encore presentation of the Rock and Roll Circus: youtu.be/Veqbb1muUfs
A Day in the Lifes Tara Browne (from New Brian Jones Doc) TheaterPup 2023-12-18 | Today marks the 57 year of the death of Tara Browne, the 1960s socialite immortalized in the Beatles' song "A Day in the Life." Browne was also close friends with Rolling Stones' founder, Brian Jones, and is paid tribute to here in the new documentary, The Stones and Brian Jones. The documentary is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)
December 17, 1989 - WFLD Commercials for Married with Children Christmas TheaterPup 2023-12-08 | 1989 commercial break for the WFLD (Chicago) broadcast of the Married with Children Christmas episode, "It's a Bundyful Life." Guest starring Sam Kinison (RIP). I find Married with Children fascinating, as it was almost filmed like a play, with a very interactive and supportive audience. ;D1. Merry Christmas from Fox 322. Seasons Greetings from Fox3. Brought to you by Old Spice and and EPI Products4. Epi Ped (Is there anything those Ancient Egyptians couldn't do?)5. Old Spice (So when was it New Spice?)6. Slim-Fast (with Tommy Lasorda)7. Nikon (Oddly dark humor there...)8. Vanderbilt ("Break free and feel")9. Tracey Ullman Christmas Show promo10. The War of the Roses TV spot (to the tune of 12 Days of Christmas)11. Nissan ("We need a ride to the shareholders meeting" LOL)12. Primo (Notice it's aimed at cheap husbands)13. L.A. Gear ("Unstoppable")14. 21 Jump Street promo ("They're my parents...")15. Swatch ("I found it!")16. Married with Children bumper17. Btw, that image of Al Bundy hanging his head in shame is very similar to the shot of Homer Simpson doing the same in their Christmas episode)18. Dare ("And above the train their passion roar!")19. Blaze TV Spot ("Then you keep 'em on")20. Sante Fe ("Discover the mystery of its attraction")21. Comic Strip Live promo (Ah the incoming 90s on Fox, lol)22. Illinois State Lottery ("Your ticket to fortune and fame," but probably not)23. Blaze TV Spot24. Married with Children bumper25. FUJI Video tape (the '80s loved their claymation)26. Who Framed Roger Rabbit VHS ("Habit," heh...)27. Braun ("Designed for those who choose to make a virtue out of necessity")28. Drakkar Noir ("Within the black, there is a power")29. Alien Nation promo ("Uncle Sam's up to some dirty games...")30. Kentucky Fried Chicken (Why do they all sound American? Lol)31. Married with Children bumper32. Tango & Cash TV spot ("Genetics," lol)33. Primo (Once more for the cheap hubbies, hehe)34. Slim-Fast (with Tommy Lasorda)35. Levi's 501 ("I am full of rage...to have fun")26. Motrin IB ("The most important words in pain relief in 100 years" Wow!)27. Pierre Cardin Man's Cologne ("You wear it WELL!!!")28. The Tracey Ullman Show promo29. End credits, with Bart Simpson announcing Alien Nation, 21 Jump Street, and his "close personal bud" Tracey Ullman. Can anything be more '89? ;D30. Columbia Pictures Television logo31. GM ("Last great deals of the decade!")32. The War of the Roses TV spot (to the tune of 12 Days of Christmas)33. And once again, Merry Christmas from Fox 32!
December 17, 1989 - WFLD Commercials for Simpsons Christmas Special TheaterPup 2023-12-07 | 1989 commercial break for the WFLD (Chicago) broadcast of The Simpsons Christmas Special. I've always loved Homer Simpson, he reminds me of my Dad (in a good way, lol). At the end, I've included links to my WNYW commercials breaks from the same night, as well as the following night. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!1. Beck's (I love how he says "Only when I'm alone," lol. Plus I think that 3rd guy was in the unsold Jim Henson pilot Puppetman)2. 1989 Clio Awards (hosted by Vanna White)3. Bart and Homer Simpson announce The Simpsons Christmas special, preempting Totally Hidden Video4. Happy Holidays from FOX bumper5. Btw, I love Homer's "No time to be careful, we're late!" LOL And that moment where he sees the Christmas lights and looks down in shame is surprisingly poignant. 6. Brought to you by Apple Cinnamon Cheerios and Coca Cola Classic (So long, New Coke, lol)7. Coca Cola Classic (featuring a Dear Santa letter and Toys for Tots donation)8. Apple Cinnamon Cheerios (Love that sax! And I wish they'd bring that box back)9. Married with Children Christmas episode promo (Commercials coming tomorrow!)10. Burger King Pick 'Em Ups (Too much talk about shopping, you'd think it's about clothes)11. Levi's 501 (Very appropriate for Chicago)12. Who Framed Roger Rabbit VHS (Habit, heh....)13. Primo (Notice this is aimed at cheap husbands, lol)14. Married with Children Christmas episode promo (RIP Same Kinison)15. Swatch ("I found it!")16. The Simpsons Christmas Special bumper17. Toyota (I'd love to see the behind of the scenes of that last shot, lol)18. Formula 44 (This commercial's copy would make good audition material)19. Lipton Family Favorites (I didn't know they made anything that wasn't tea!)20. Bart and Homer Simpson announce The Simpsons premiere! :D21. The Simpsons caroling ("Uh...Rudolph get your nose over here! LOLOL). Notice the sound of Homer strangling Bart the end; apparently that's not allowed anymore, lol. Silly.22. Gracie Films logo23. 20th Century Television Fox logo24. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (Talk about cheesy, lol)25. Reebok Pump ("I think we're on to something here...")26. Merry Christmas from your friends at FOX 32!
WNBC Toys for Tots Commercial (1985) TheaterPup 2023-12-01 | 1985 commercial for Toys for Tots, featuring Bud Carey, then vice president and general manager of WNBC-TV. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
1985 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Promo TheaterPup 2023-11-30 | 1985 promo for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting, hosted by Lily Tomlin. Followed by a promo for the Rankin & Bass classic Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! And thank you, 1,000 subscribers! :D
Bill Wyman on Ruby Tuesday (from New Documentary) TheaterPup 2023-10-24 | Brief clip from "The Stones and Brian Jones," the new BBC documentary about the Rolling Stones' founder. Stones' bassist Bill Wyman talks about Brian's contribution to "Ruby Tuesday." Happy Birthday today to Bill! And you can hear him playing on the new Stones' album Hackney Diamonds."The Stones and Brian Stones" is now available on streaming (YouTube, Amazon, etc.) and is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)
February 1985 - WNEW Commercial Break for Taxi Driver TheaterPup 2023-10-19 | 1985 WNEW commercial break for broadcast of Taxi Driver. Featuring an intriguing disclaimer at the end of the movie.1. Old El Paso (Talk about yer cultural appropriation, lol)2. Dreamgirls on Broadway ("The winner of more 1982 Tony awards than any other musical!")3. The Pre-Awards Special (I didn't know this was a thing...)4. Big Apple Movie intro5. WNEW's "Due to mature themes, some parents may wish to exercise discretionary viewing"6. Big Apple Movie bumper7. Halls (That guy with the axe is making me nervous. Is this Amityville?)8. Ivory Snow ("What's the big difference between my babies?")9. Mr. Big (RIP Al Molinaro)10. Little Shop of Horrors on Broadway (Did that guy says kinky? LOL)11. PM Magazine promo (with Matt Lauer talking about swimsuits, heh)12. Pontiac (Big jab at Reagan there, wow, lol)13. Crazy Eddie (We miss you, Eddie!)14. Taxi Driver bumper15. Big Apple Movie bumper16. Hostess (Sorry but nothing beats Entenmann's)17. Pamprin (Sounds like Dreamgirls, lol)18. WPLJ (I feel like this should be a game, like Five Nights of Freddy's)19. Grand Union (with original Aunt Jemima packaging)20. Pre-Awards Special21. Australian Tourism Commission (with Paul Hogan, of course :D )22. Champale ("Mellow...very mellow...")23. Taxi Driver bumper24. Big Apple Movie bumper25. Honda ("Wide and longer than the Porsche 911")26. Coast ("Feel the lather on your skin, what a nice way to begin!" I feel like this was someone's song that was laying around, could easily be like a Top 10 hit of the time)27. Luvs (I never became a morning person, lol)28. Star Search '85 (RIP Ed McMahon)29. New York Post's Million Dollar Wingo (RIP Phyllis Diller)30. Pre-Awards Special (A lot of talent there!)31. Taxi Driver bumper32. Big Apple Movie bumper33. Wonder White (RIP Nancy Marchand)34. Missing in Action 2 TV spot ("None of you have ever escaped, and none of you will!")35. Pamprin (Also reminds me of I Need a Hero, lol)36. Bolla (Apparently Franco was also in an episode of Falcon Crest)37. PM Magazine promo (also with Dani Folquet)38. Scope ("And my old mouthwash just left a medicine smell")39. AMC/Jeep/Renault Dealers ("Read the guide before you decide!" Oh is that how it works...)40. Taxi Driver bumper41. Big Apple Movie bumper42. H&R Block ("Also in Gimbels." RIP Henry Block)43. Perdue (LOL Awesome reveal. RIP Frank Perdue)44. 102 WPIX ("If only she paid more attention to her career!" Lol) 43. CUNARD/Queen Elizabeth 2 & Concord ("The last of the great superliners")44. Rituals promo ("I REALLY loved you!!!!" Yikes...)45. Ride ("The cap is ingenious!" Lol)46. Monster trucks at the Meadowlands (I like the giant Budweiser cans, lol)47. Taxi Driver bumper48. Big Apple Movie bumper 49. Head & Chest ("Fast in your head, better for your chest")50. Tio Sancho (I assume the other was El Paso, lol)51. Mazola (Nice rendition of "Young-At-Heart")52. Budweiser Hot Rod Pull Winter Nationals ("Presented by Go Go the Gorilla and Miss TNT")53. Star Search '85 54. Ritz Thrift Shop (Surprising how many different ads they did)55. Extend 12 (12am - Jimmy sneaks downstairs to watch Friday the 13th Part III. Gets sick again.)56. Taxi Driver bumper57. Big Apple Movie bumper58. USA Today (RIP Senator Howard Baker. During Watergate he famously asked, "What did the President know and when did he know it?". RIP Wilton Chamberlain, sports legend and villian in Conan the Destroyer)59. Beta Hi-Fi from Sanyo ("Which is almost as good as an audio cassette")59. Ghoulies TV spot (Once again, WNEW glitches at the end, lol)60. PM Magazine promo61. Dodge (Which places this broadcast during Presidents' Week)62. Waldbaum's (Keebler Pecan Sandies sound nice, lol) 63. Pre-Awards Special (Ok, ok I'll watch it...)64. Taxi Driver bumper65. Movie ends with an intriguing disclaimer, which it almost looks like Travis is reacting to, lol. "To our television audience, in the aftermath of violence, the distinction between the hero and villain is sometimes is sometimes a matter of interpretation or misinterpretation of the facts. Taxi Driver suggests that tragic errors can be made.--The Filmmakers"66. End credits, previewing The Fighting Sullivans on Movie Greats, The Day of the Jackal on The Movie Club, and first run presentation of American Caesar
Rolling Stones Interview - How Much Do You Want to Be Accepted? (1965) TheaterPup 2023-10-19 | 1965 interview with the Rolling Stones, by June Shields at the Gleneagles Hotel. Here Mick Jagger and Brian Jones are asked why they arouse more antagonism in older people than other groups do, and how much they want to be accepted. Note Charlie Watts' less than enthusiastic response, lol. I will say, Brian was right that eventually people like them would be accepted. He wasn't around to see it, but he helped make it happen. ❤️Credit to: tumblr.com/bluesrocknrollingstonesIn related news, the new documentary "The Stones & Brian Jones" is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)Also check out my Brian Jones interviews playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT45mpBRgzorMhGyeZkq4X6l&si=QeRcFBrEdb2N_k9Z
KTVU Commercials for Star Treks The Savage Curtain (1982) TheaterPup 2023-09-28 | April 8, 1982 commercial break for the original Star Trek's third season episode, "The Savage Curtain" (aka "the one with Lincoln"). Brought to you by San Francisco station KTVU, Channel 2 (appropriate location for Trek!). One of the goofier episode, though it does include this awesome Uhura moment: "You see, in our century, we've learned not to fear words." Plus "Savage Curtain" was referenced in MST3K episode, "Track of the Moon Beast."1. 10 O'Clock news promo (tanker truck explosion in San Jose, right wing leader for El Salvador)2. Northstar at Tahoe (What the heck is spring skiing?)3. Tri-City (More spring skiing??)4. Tuscan Pops (I guess they're going for Our Gang, but that one kid sounds more like Peanuts)5. Roundtable pizza ("Get that fake salami outta here!")6. Olympia beer ("That and water beds," lol)7. West Coast Furniture ("Where no one is ever turned down" Wow!)8. Alpha Beta ("For both normal and sensitive hair" Oh nice...)9. Jack in the Box (I've never been, but the Egg McMuffin looks better)10. Dr. Orwitz Dentist (I assume retired)11. Nighthawk (is that Charles Napier? Two Star Trek connections there ;D)12. Arco (Btw, gas prices went up under Trump, not down)13. M.A.S.H. promo ("The Bay area's favorite television show!")14. American Society for Engineering Education ("These famous Black engineers and scientists helped to build America")15. Star Trek bumper (this time with solid colors and a new cute little graphic of the Enterprise)16. Run Stranger Run promo (Is the plot a secret?)17. Pepsi ("Spell out Pepsi Spirit")18. McDonald's ("Why I might even win a Big Mac sandwich!" Lol, I like Earl)19. Tuscan Pops ("In its uncoated form")20. Barnstorming video game (Available at Payless Drugs and King Norman's Kingdom of Toys)21. Midas ("Trust the Midas touch!")22. Alco ("Color TV from $247")23. Donutz Cereal (Seriously, just buy a donut!)24. People (Ugh, this actually makes me not want to buy. Too shallow and catty.)25. Ponderosa Homes (Another 80s party where the grown ups dress up, lol)26. Payless (Hey, you can buy Barnstorming! :D)27. Star TV ("Who brings you films for adults only?" ;D)28. End credits, previewing The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Btw, go see the Broadway play The Shark is Broken, the Richard Dreyfuss character makes several humorous references, hehe. Then tomorrow The Horse Soldiers, but now, the Bay area's favorite television show, M.A.S.H.! :D29. Carpeteria ("Our huge floor stock" No kidding, wow!)30. Burger King (So glad they brought the Italian chicken sandwich back! :D). Sputters out at the end to another John Wayne flick, The Comancheros.
KTVU Commercials for Star Treks The Gamesters of Triskelion (1981) TheaterPup 2023-09-21 | 1981 commercial break for the original Star Trek's second season episode, "The Gamesters of Triskelion." Brought to you by San Francisco station KTVU, Channel 2 (appropriate location for Trek!). I've always been fond of this one. It's great when the secondary characters like Chekov and Uhura get some attention. Plus I love Kirk and Shahna together, and very much appreciated South Park's tribute to them in "Hooked on Monkey Fonics." 1. McDonald's (partial) 2. Not sure what this commercial is for; it mentions Dinky Donuts but they're obviously also featuring TVs and recorders (partial) 3. Your Health Department & Public Health Service PSA (Take that, anti vaxxers!) 4. 10 O'clock news promo (George Moscone statue; see even make then statues made headlines. Also there's an odd sound at the end, almost like a cat meowing...) 5. TV Guide (I like the "Lean back, watch TV" part, lol) 6. Kawasaki ("Now from the other side of midnight...") 7. Killian's Red (As told by General Chang) 8. Round Table pizza (They remind me of like older Mario Brothers, lol) 9. Halls (The setting reminds of Thing From Another World) 10. Simon (Back when grown ups dressed up nice for parties) 11. Donutz cereal (Sorry, guys, they just look like rip off Cheerios to me) 12. Endust (brought to you by a Reagan voter) 13. Alberto VO5 (Last remnants of the '70s there and I'm here for it! :D)14. Golden Grahams ("Granola's answer to candy!")15. Summer of My German Soldier promo (That's Bruce Davison??? Wow!)16. Star Trek bumper (I love how it says "our story")17. Survive promo (though that peppy network music kinda ruins the effect)18. People (Speaking of Christie Brinkley, look up the 1983 album L'Amour. Talk about your unsolved mysteries!)19. Home Pride bread (Darn, I was hoping it was Red Lobster)20. Swanson (with Mean Joe Greene and Rocky Bleier and presumably a Coke)21. Straw Hat pizza (I'll take "Commercials That Would NEVER Fly Today," Alex)22. Kawasaki ("Where IS the competition?")23. Dark Tower (Not the first time Orson Welles would shill for a toy)24. Glamour Gals (aka Shrinky Dink Barbies)25. Alpha Beta (What's with the no set at all?)26. Bounce (I like how the rooms' lighting is slightly dimmed. Very early '80s) 27. Ivory (Salute to the Virginia Beach fire dept. My grandfather was a firefighter in the Bronx)28. Stuntsters (along with early Hasbro logo)29. Association for R*tarded Citizens (Today it's simply known as The Arc....good call. Though sadly today it's still very difficult for the disabled to find employment.
KTVU Commercials for Star Treks The Trouble with Tribbles (1981) TheaterPup 2023-09-07 | 1981 commercial break for the original Star Trek's second season episode, "The Trouble with Tribbles." According to @cdelano81, this was 5pm PT on Thursday, November 12, 1981. Notice in the second season, DeForest Kelley was now part of the opening theme. Brought to you by San Francisco station KTVU, Channel 2 (appropriate location for Trek!).1. 10 O'Clock news promo and KTVU station ID2. Lucky supermarket ("Gettin' back to basics!")3. Wienerschnitzel (Never been, but intriguing toppings!)4. Lionel Playworld (Nice stop motion; and is that Scotty Schwartz?)5. RB Furniture (Love this one's music)6. Disney Land (Notice the Song of the South characters)7. Sears Portrait Studio (I love the graininess of the film and the mellow music)8. Certs (I can't see this ending well...)9. Hills Bros. (Don't forget the limited edition tin!)10. National Wildlife Federation PSA with Robert Redford11. Alpha Beta ("The savings don't stop!...")12. Quiz Wiz Challenger (Seems like a rather unnecessarily high tech Trivial Pursuit)13. Star Wars Turret and Probot Playset ("We got 'em, Chewie! Yay!" Somehow I can't picture Han saying this, lol)14. The Television Bureau of Advertising (I wonder what the stats are today...)15. Star Trek bumper (I love how it says "our story")16. Goliath Awaits promo (with Christopher Lee!)17. The Sizzler (I feel like I need a cigarette after this one...)18. Stratego (I like the guy playing the spy, lol)19. KABL 96AM & 98FM ("Too beautiful for words")20. Trident (Peggy shows up in the oddest places...)21. Macy's ("Including wireless remote control with Search and Stop action!")22. Fry's (But what about Lucky?)23. Hills Bros. ("And delicious tingly mint!")24. Mateus (We need a commercial like this today...)25. Head to Head Electronic Football (I end up feeling bad for the other guy, lol)26. KOME 98.5FM (Can you identify each artist?)27. GranTree ("Hardwood maple finish trim")28. End credits (previewing Hang 'Em High and Goliath Awaits, with a rather amusing swipe at The Poseidon Adventure, lol. Also Laverne & Shirley) 29. McDonald's (partial)30. Not sure what this commercial is for; it mentions Dinky Donuts but they're obviously also featuring TVs and recorders (partial)
KTVU Commercials for Star Treks Errand of Mercy (1981) TheaterPup 2023-09-01 | November 13, 1981 commercial break for the original Star Trek's first season episode, "Errand of Mercy." Brought to you by San Francisco station KTVU, Channel 2 (appropriate location for Trek!).1. Quick end credits shot from previous episode, to end credits of Gilligan's Island, previewing the movies Gaslight and Serpico. Notice the theme song ends with, "It's primative as can be..."2. Rather long blank screen, but keep going ;D3. Starr doll ("High school's fun!" Ugh, lol)4. Crispy Wheats 'n Raisins (with Wizard of Oz theme)5. Eat Right to Be a Winner PSA (I assume made by KTVU?)6. 10 O'clock News promo (Hey my Dad's in the Sierra Club :D)7. Star TV ("And adult films!" Lol)8. RB Furniture (nice music)9. Mateus (Is that John Shea?)10. Farrell's (We had a birthday there, there was a guy in a very fake Big Bird costume, lol)11. Wheaties (with Ed White)12. Pepsi (Notice he says "Men" even with the girl there, lol)13. Trident (with Peggy Fleming)14. New Fall Season promo 15. Pioneer Fish and Chips ("And that's one big meal!")16. Halls (the locale reminds me of Thing From Another World, lol)17. Snickers ("Is a substantial snack.") 18. Goliath Awaits promo (Christopher Lee!)19. Star Trek bumper (love how it says "our story," hehe)20. KTVU promo for Gaslight21. Quaker Corn Bran ("My box..." LOL)22. Alpha Beta canned ham sale ("Tell a friend!")23. Macy's anniversary sale24. Burger King (They're making this sound way too likely to happen, lol)25. Star Bar (Epic commercial, love it!)26. Raleigh Hills Hospital (with Gale Storm. I admire her honesty here)27. Split Second ("5 different races against time!")28. (Quick shot of Kirk and Spock with 2 KTVU Oakland San Francisco logo)29. Millennium Falcon toy (partial, I guess Kirk objected, lol)30. Split Second, again, lol31. Your Health Department & Public Health Service PSA (Take that, anti vaxxers!)32. 10 O'Clock News promo (David Stock resignation, which puts this at November 13, 1981)
KTVU Commercials for Star Treks 2nd Pilot (1981) TheaterPup 2023-08-31 | 1981 commercial break for the original Star Trek's 2nd pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone Before." Brought to you by San Francisco station KTVU, Channel 2 (appropriate location for Trek!). 1. Wienerschnitzel (Never been, but the toppings look promising!)2. Trident (Yeesh, does Mom think Peggy's giving her drugs? Lol)3. Coke (Have a Coke and Smile...and a big helping of Cheese. :P)4. Lucky Charms (Wow the animation took a big leap forward just a couple years later)5. Tic Tac ("With a lot more...Ahhh!" And more Cheese. ;D)6. Farrell's (We had a party there, hosted by a guy in a very questionable Big Bird costume, lol)7. Simmons (Cool music, sounds like it's from a movie)8. Straw Hat Pizza (Never been, is it any good? Feel free to leave a comment)9. Boysen (I'm so glad Fall is coming! :D)10. Varathane ("Your wood never had it so good")11. Hawaii Visitors Bureau (Prayers for Maui)12. Laverne & Shirley promo (To be honest, not my favorite sitcom)13. Star Trek bumper (I like how it says "We'll return to our story")14. Benny Hill promo (Benny Hill and the news, interesting combination, lol)15. Listerine (Have to say, looks like a fun place to work, lol)16. K-Tel's High Voltage (Yay Gino Vannelli!)17. McDonald's ("There's no yacht!" LOL)18. Oakland's ASPCA (Very good advice)19. Tatiana (Love this music, unnerving!)20. Reese's Pieces (A year before E.T.'s famous tie in)21. GranTree (Happy Dinette Week!)22. Raleigh Hills Hospital (Ooo biofeedback training!)23. Woolite (I remember steam machines at Foodtown!)24. Trident 25. Super Time movies promo (57 cents a night!)26. TV Guide (I still my TV Guide about the Beatles Anthology, 1995)27. End credits, previewing The Molly Maguries tomorrow night. Followed by a brief look at Gilligan's Island's end credits, previewing Gaslight.
Brian Jones & Mick Jagger - Are You Acting on Stage? (1965) TheaterPup 2023-07-20 | In 1965, the Rolling Stones filmed a documentary later titled "Charlie is My Darling." In this segment, Brian Jones and Mick Jagger are asked the rather nebulous question, "How much of your act is acting?" Billy Wyman and Keith Richards are also present (Charlie Watts most likely off to the side). And Happy Birthday, Mick Jagger! :DYou can purchase the full documentary here: amazon.com/Rolling-Stones-Charlie-Darling-Ireland/dp/B08N1BFJY6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=147I8TOPCWS68&keywords=charlie+is+my+darling&qid=1687611384&sprefix=charlie+is+my+darling%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1.
Fruit of the Loom Commercial (1989) TheaterPup 2023-07-14 | 1989 commercial for Fruit of the Loom, proudly declaring "We fit America!" with shots of camping, fishing, and cowboys (and girls). Followed by a brief clip of Designing Women, with the "CBS Stereo Sound Where Available" graphic. You can watch the full commercial break (from Georgia's WAGA station) here: youtu.be/kbxt5Q0mlPo. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Nobody Beats the Wiz - Star Trek VHS Tapes (WPIX/WB, 1995) [2] TheaterPup 2023-07-13 | 1995 WPIX/WB commercial break for Nobody Beats the Wiz, featuring Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Followed by various bumpers for the Star Trek marathon. I'm a second generation Trekkie, my family being original fans from the '60s. I remember seeing Star Trek VI in the theater, and all the press about it being the final original series movie. As it turns out, the undiscovered country was streaming services, including Paramount+, where today you can watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Picard: Season 3. By far, they are the best of the new Trek shows. ;DYou can watch the full commercial break here youtu.be/xGtWKlNyf_Y. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Macys 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Commercial (WPIX/WB, 1995) TheaterPup 2023-07-04 | 1995 WPIX/WB promo for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Hosted by Scott Bakula, and featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Secada, Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop (My Dad watched the '50s show and I watched the '90s reboot), LeVar Burton, and Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone. Preceded by quick clip from Star Trek episode "Who Mourns for Adonis?" and bumper for the Star Trek Marathon (complete with silly Chekov impersonator). Happy Independence Day! :D
Macys July 4th Commercial (WPIX/WB, 1995) TheaterPup 2023-06-30 | 1995 WPIX/WB commercial for Macy's July 4th sale. Oddly foreboding music to be using. I wonder if that last shot of fireworks is from their Fireworks Spectacular? Followed by a bumper for the Star Trek Marathon (complete with silly Chekov impersonator) and quick clip of the episode "Who Mourns for Adonis?" Happy upcoming Independence Day!You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/aZhkm7eGEjk. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Huffman Koos July 4th Commercial (WPIX/WB, 1995) TheaterPup 2023-06-29 | 1995 WPIX/WB commercial for Huffman Koos' July 4th sale. Utilizing the "commercial interrupting another commercial" technique usually reserved for cars ads, mixed with a spunky rendition of Stars and Stripes Forever. Happy upcoming Independence Day!You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/BA-kOmwnGlg. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Brian Jones - What is Surrealism? (with the Missing Answer) TheaterPup 2023-06-24 | So, in 1965, the Rolling Stones filmed a documentary later titled "Charlie is My Darling." For this purpose, the band did individual interviews, which you can watch on the bonus features of the DVD. In his solo interview, Brian Jones discusses an idea he has for a film, commenting, "It's a very surrealistic sort of thing." The interview then asks, "What is surrealism?" and we see Jones hesitate and then apparently never answer, and the interview fades out. I've seen some fans comment on this odd moment, unkindly speculating that Jones didn't understand the question, etc. However, on the DVD, you will also find the Producer's Cut. And in this cut, you can hear audio of Jones very much answering the question: "I regard surrealism as a sort of...I see it as an abstract reality, if you like." Very likely the video of this part has been lost over the years. I just wanted to set the record straight. :) You can purchase the full documentary on Amazon. In related news, the new documentary "The Stones & Brian Jones" is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)
Star Trek: Voyager Promo for Think Tank (with Jason Alexander) TheaterPup 2023-06-23 | 1999 UPN promo for the Star Trek Voyager episode, "Think Tank," featuring Jason Alexander. I have to say I find that "for her mind or her body" line surprisingly sleazy. :PYou can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/i95Vn0W9NX4
Star Trek: DS9 Promo for The Visitor (WPIX/WB, 1995) TheaterPup 2023-06-22 | 1995 WPIX/WB Promo for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "The Visitor." A particularly moving episode in which Sisko and Jake are both separated and linked through time. You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/dacsnxTmwnc
Prudential Commercial (1990) TheaterPup 2023-06-18 | I chose this 1990 Prudential commercial solely for the Dad's "Dang, fish ain't biting" expression at the start, lol. Reminds me of my own Dad. Happy Father's Day! :D You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/APX5IY0pbDg
WPIX Special Presentation Intro for Star Trek: TNG Pilot (1987) TheaterPup 2023-06-16 | To celebrate the 75th anniversary of WPIX, I'm sharing a clip from the premiere of Star Trek: The Next Generation, on October 5, 1987. We begin with the Special Presentation bumper "in full stereo sound" (if you're really quick, you can see that they almost cut to a commercial for Torpedo Run!). Followed by the 9 O'Clock Movie bumper with an early CGI-ish model of the World Trade Center. Then we are whisked into the 24th century with an introduction to the TNG cast of characters. Trekkies might notice that the script is nearly identical to the one used on the VHS for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (though the announcers are different). Of course we get the cringey "her brilliant son, Wesley." But my personal favorite is "Geordi, a man with unique vision." ;DYou can watch additional commercials from this premiere at youtu.be/MubD1LZf3kY. Happy anniversary, WPIX, and Live Long and Prosper!
Hyundai Excel Commercial (1989) TheaterPup 2023-06-15 | 1989 commercial for Hyundai Excel. I wanted to post this because Father's Day is coming up, and this guy is clearly an awesome Dog Dad to Charlie. :D You can watch the whole commercial break here: youtu.be/jogtUTpboAs. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce Commercial (WPIX/WB, 1995) TheaterPup 2023-06-09 | 1995 WPIX/WB commercial for KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce. Unlike some "dressed up ketchup," this is "serious sauce." Man, I'm looking forward to summer. :DYou can watch the full commercial break here youtu.be/BA-kOmwnGlg. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Nobody Beats the Wiz - Star Trek VHS Tapes (WPIX/WB, 1995) TheaterPup 2023-06-08 | 1995 WPIX/WB commercial break for Nobody Beats the Wiz, featuring one of my all time favorites, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. I'm a second generation Trekkie, my family being original fans from the '60s. I remember watching Season 1 of TNG when I was very young (it got better, thankfully). Back then video rentals were at my local pharmacy, and I frequently begged my parents to rent "the one with the whales." I even wrote a paper on humpbacks in 6th grade, brazenly plagiarizing much of the dialogue from this movie (teacher said I made great points, lol). I even opened the paper with, "They say the sea is cold, but the sea contains the hottest blood of all." Though I couldn't tell if the quote was from "DH Lawrence" or "TH Lawrence" (the Internet wasn't quite a thing yet, lol). Anyway, live long and prosper and double dumb ass on you! :DYou can watch the full commercial break here youtu.be/xGtWKlNyf_Y. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Rolling Stones Love is Strong Video on VH1 (1996) TheaterPup 2023-06-02 | 1996 broadcast of the music video for the Rolling Stones' "Love is Strong." Intro and Outro by VH1 host John Fugelsang. Note the VH1 "Legends Week" logo in the corner. And nice to remember the Charlie Watts days. Happy Birthday, Charlie!Also check out the 1996 premiere and encore of the Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus, which aired the same night: youtu.be/avXYta6tc4c, youtu.be/Veqbb1muUfs.
1995 WPIX Bud Light Commercial Featuring DRAG :) TheaterPup 2023-06-01 | Turns out Bud Light has been doing drag related commercials since 1995. And guess what, the world didn't end. Happy Pride Month! ;DYou can watch the full commercial break here youtu.be/aZhkm7eGEjk. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Ronnie Wood as a Hells Angel in The Rutles (Rolling Stones, Beatles) TheaterPup 2023-05-31 | Ronnie Wood's cameo in the 1978 Beatles parody, The Rutles. And yes, that's Eric Idle as the narrator, and George Harrison as the reporter. ;D Happy Birthday to Ronnie Wood!(From @RUT4)
United States Virgin Islands Commercial (WPIX, 1987) TheaterPup 2023-05-26 | 1987 WPIX commercial for the United States Virgin Islands, namely St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas. Accompanied by a lovely island rendition of "America the Beautiful." Preceded by a viewer warning about the movie Jaws, and a WPIX Saturday Movie bumper.You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/cBZGhxrF4X8. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
Reynolds Wrap Commercial (WPIX, 1987) TheaterPup 2023-05-25 | 1987 WPIX commercial for Reynolds Wrap, heralding the start of summer. I must say it makes a good case for the omnipresence of tin foil in all our lives. And of course you all know I love me some cool '80s sax. ;D Enjoy!You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/cBZGhxrF4X8. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
1967 Rolling Stones with Brian Jones on Unauthorized VHS (No audio) TheaterPup 2023-05-12 | Footage of the Rolling Stones with Brian Jones, circa 1967. Via the VHS "The Rolling Stones Unauthorised Biography," circa 1993. Looks like the band arriving and leaving airports. I haven't seen this particular footage around YouTube much, so I figured I'd share. :) I removed the audio as it was largely unrelated to the clip. I also want to give a shout out to a new Brian Jones documentary that will be available on streaming in the US on November 17.As for the original VHS, according to the front cover this make shift documentary is a "Visual Entertainment Group Production. Edited by Leroy Stamps. Narrated by Oliver Mace. Compiled, written & directed by Ski Newton." This particular VHS was originally sold at Tower Records for $11.99, according to the attached sticker.In related news, the new documentary "The Stones & Brian Jones" is now available on DVD/Blu Ray. :)Also check out my Brian Jones interviews playlist, youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT45mpBRgzorMhGyeZkq4X6l. As well as my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
St. Peter Decides Trumps Fate (HBO, 1990) TheaterPup 2023-05-11 | 1990 clip from HBO's "Not Necessarily the Year in Review." Here St. Peter decides the fate of Jim Henson, Sammy Davis Jr., and future failed U.S. President Donald Trump. Just thought I'd debunk the myth that everyone just loved him before he ran. :)#ejeancarroll #trumpnews #trump #hbo
Two Sundance Juice Commercials with Catchy Jingle (WPIX, 1987) TheaterPup 2023-05-05 | Two back to back 1987 WPIX commercials for Sundance Natural Juice Sparkler. Be warned, this jingle stays in your head ALL DAY, though not entirely unpleasantly so. Happy Spring! :DYou can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/cBZGhxrF4X8. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
May 23, 1987 - WPIX Commercial Break for Jaws TheaterPup 2023-05-04 | 1987 WPIX commercial break for Jaws. The thumbnail with the Jacoby & Meyers sign and the ivy is actually one of my first childhood TV memories. Initially I believed the date was likely to be May 22, as the news break refers to a little girl celebrating her birthday after surviving several liver transplants, and Meghann LaRocco fits that description: upi.com/Archives/1987/05/22/First-birthday-for-Meghann/6555548654400/. However, @surprisinglygoodnews3679 pointed out that May 22, 1987 was a Friday, and the WPIX bumper says Saturday, so that would be the 23rd. 1. WPIX Saturday Movie intro2. Universal logo3. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper4. Missing in Action promo ("They said no one was left...")5. Subaru (Offers ends June 2)6. Colonial Williamsburg ("A living, breathing, working town")7. Sundance (Warning, this jingle will stay in your head ALL DAY)8. Annie sez (Ours closed recently and came back as a Halloween Spirit store)9. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper10. Trump's Castle (Tacky, and soon to be bankrupt)11. Reynold's Wrap (Summer with an awesome '80s sax)12. Movado ("Sculptured black chromium stainless steel")13. Roy Rogers (I learned what Horseradish was thanks to their fixins bar)14. U.S. Postal Service ("No one can imitate, use the original")15. Chevrolet (She looks familiar...)16. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper17. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper18. Air Canada ("World class world wide")19. Raid ("Kills during early development," that sounds so wrong...)20. AT&T ("Hem lines are going up this year," lol)21. Nissan (Reminds me of that "Right to say no" drug PSA)22. The Meadowlands (with Jack Gilford)23. 1010 WINS ("Getting to work is much easier")24. Jacoby & Meyers (That shot with the sign and the ivy is one of my first TV memories)25. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper26. Dimetapp (Shouldn't be that dim-a-tap?)27. Havoline (Nobody likes a smart ass, all right?)28. Good Seasons (we had that same salad bowl)29. JELL-O (it's Mary from Santa Barbara! :D)30. Enemy Territory TV spot ("There's a war going on out there, man!")31. Perdue ("Pick on Perdue. All Summer.")32. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper33. WPIX New York Station ID (nicely retro!)34. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper (btw Roy Scheider did a great job with that reaction)35. Palmolive (Definitely seen the husband in other commercials)36. Entenmann's (So worth it! :D)37. TWA ("People sometimes cross their legs")38. Honda (Oh sure, we only go to the boy's activity, lol)39. Thomas' English Muffins (I've always liked them with peanut butter)40. Mandee (Nice hats)41. Soft Rock WNSR 105 FM 42. Program Advisory for Jaws (a little late into the movie!)43. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper44. United States Virgin Islands (It's more '80s sax!)45. Schweppes ("The Great British Bubbly")46. Uncle Ben's ("It really does make a difference")47. U.S. Postal Service48. Combat (this one uses testimonial vs cute cartoon roaches)49. Dunkin' Donuts ("And get one free!")50. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper51. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper52. Jiffy Pop ("It's clear to see how fresh it'll be!")53. Gulden's Mustard ("It's a Gulden's opportunity!")54. Kool-Aid (Nice shot at the end with costumed Kool-Aid Man)55. Taystee (They needed a clearer shot of the brand name)56. Hertz (Ehhh moving on...)57. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper58. Bullitt promo ("Life in the fast lane!")59. Listermint (She looks familiar too)60. Anusol ("Hemerroids...they hurt")61. Subaru62. JELL-O ("Eat your heart out, Tommy")63. Burger King ("Original, just like you")64. Sundance (Here it comes again, though not unpleasantly ;D)65. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper66. INN news promo with Ed Miller (I assume the little girl was Meghann LaRocco)67. Accent (Love that reed instrument)68. Suzuki ("Even places you forgot to go," lolol)69. Uncle Ben's70. Stroh's (Do they serve both Country and Western? ;D)71. Canada ("Widen your horizons" Well that sounds rather condescending...)72. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper73. Listerine ("Many pretend it doesn't exist")74. Sticklets ("See how skinny, taste how fat!" Wait, what???)75. Nikon (Love that the photos are in color, great touch!)76. BonBons (Miss Peach from Days of the Ours & Miss Simpson from Saved by the Bell)77. Missing in Action promo78. Western Union ("He wants to go home," lol)79. Cadillac (I gave up my psychiatrist after two sessions, true story)80. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper81. End credits with brief distortion81. Universal Studios logo82. WPIX Saturday Movie bumper83. Quick distorted shot of Bullitt promo
New York State Lottery Drawing (WPIX, April 21, 1984) TheaterPup 2023-04-28 | 1984 WPIX commercial for the New York State Lottery. The date was April 21, 1984, the host was Patricia Moody, and the winning number was 171. Preceded by an 11 Alive WPIX station ID, and followed by the WPIX Eight O'Clock Movie intro, which couldn't sound more early '80s if it tried. ;D Also a now postively ancient looking "The preceding was furnished by the NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY." You can watch the full commercial break here: youtu.be/uDQ8sMBMJ7Q. Also check out my new classic Spring commercials playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGP6FBvf5tT5FBG31N1jOsc_wJ8GZB4Vm.
