Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Sega's "America's Most Wanted" Ad Campaign was their final attempt to market the Master System for the US/Canada and the only one for the Master System made during Michael Katz' run as CEO of Sega of America before Tom Kalinske replaced him..
It spoofs Fox's popular at the time America's Most Wanted tv show which this campaign was named after.
They're were only three ads made for this campaign that aired between 1989 and 1990.
Two of which have been around youtube since 2006, however exclusive to the channel is a rare ad for Alf, Altered Beast & Alex Kidd: High Tech World that aired during an episode of ironically enough, Super Mario Bros. Super Show on WUAB-43 Cleveland, Ohio Fox Affiliate with special thanks to marioxb for providing this rarity.
The ads presented here are organized chronologically by release of corresponding games featured.
Sega's "America's Most Wanted" Ad Campaign was their final attempt to market the Master System for the US/Canada and the only one for the Master System made during Michael Katz' run as CEO of Sega of America before Tom Kalinske replaced him..
It spoofs Fox's popular at the time America's Most Wanted tv show which this campaign was named after.
They're were only three ads made for this campaign that aired between 1989 and 1990.
Two of which have been around youtube since 2006, however exclusive to the channel is a rare ad for Alf, Altered Beast & Alex Kidd: High Tech World that aired during an episode of ironically enough, Super Mario Bros. Super Show on WUAB-43 Cleveland, Ohio Fox Affiliate with special thanks to marioxb for providing this rarity.
The ads presented here are organized chronologically by release of corresponding games featured.
![[Atari 2600/VCS] Super Football commercial (December 1988)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OCHUmiCTmUk/mqdefault.jpg "[Atari 2600/VCS] Super Football commercial (December 1988)
This cheesy 10 second spot aired on Seattle Fox affiliate KCPQ-13 during The Wonderful World of Disney (Treasure of San Bosco Reef) in December 1988
Special Thanks to vhsgoodieswa3 on archive.org for finding this. Check him out, his stuffs cool!")
![[Topps] Marvel Trading Cards (August/September 1991)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TfTkV6FTQNI/mqdefault.jpg "[Topps] Marvel Trading Cards (August/September 1991)
My older brother requested me to upload this.
Aired in August & September 1991 During episodes of Club Mario on KTTV Fox Henderson & Las Vegas Affiliates. Special thanks goes to Kobe E. Blanchette & Coffee4Binky for the original source I find this on.
This is a Fair-Use upload for Historical & Preservational purposes only & is targeted to everybody of all ages.")
![[Konami] Tiny Toon Adventures Commercial (1992) RARE HQ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UXHIjKVecI8/mqdefault.jpg "[Konami] Tiny Toon Adventures Commercial (1992) RARE HQ
This is the North American commercial for the original Tiny Toon Adventures game for NES uploaded for the first time ever. the only ad that existed befre was the Japanese ad for the game.
Aired coincidentally during Tiny Toon Adventures on WCAX-TV, a Vermont CBS Affiliate sometime in early 1992.
Special Thanks to Vintage TV Memories for the original source this came from, check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8p0hpi8QuQ")
![[Atari 2600/7800/XEGS] Basketball Games with Spud Webb (November 24,1988)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UayC0MM07D4/mqdefault.jpg "[Atari 2600/7800/XEGS] Basketball Games with Spud Webb (November 24,1988)
1988 commercial featuring then NBA All-Star Anthony Jerome Spud Webb promoting One on One, for both the XEGS and 7800 and a re-release of 1978s Basketball for VCS/2600 notice the Red colored Box.
Aired during Jetsons Meet The Flintstones on Fox 5 New York in November 24th, 1988. Extra special thanks to CraigS1996 and others at archive.org.
IMPORTANT: As of January 2020, This video is for a general audience, mostly those who grew up in the 80s and or young retro enthusiasts such as myself and is meant for preservation and educational purposes")
![[Atari 2600] Some Assembly Required (Dec. 1981)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/arNgKVDadj4/mqdefault.jpg "[Atari 2600] Some Assembly Required (Dec. 1981)
Aired during SCTV on NBC sometime in December of 1981, this ad states that the 2600 VCS is easy to setup under 5 minutes providing less stress for the average person.
IMPORTANT: As of January 2020, This video is for a general audience, mostly those who grew up in the 80s and or young retro enthusiasts such as myself and is meant for preservation and educational purposes.")
