Today, as a sequel to a post I did for the original 365 Days project, I've selected five more radio advertisements from the wondrous Star Ads collection that I was given by my Uncle, who once worked as a salesman for the company. What I know of the story is in the original post here.
In today's post, we have another ad for National Bohemian Beer, another great Puritan Meats ad, a commercial for "the Mercury and the Comet Caliente", and Frankie Laine selling Potato Chips (if you've ever seen the clip of Johnny Carson with the potato chip lady, well, she worked for the same company being advertised here). Oh, and the last one, for the phone company, has always amazed me, what with its theft of the melody of "King of the Road" for the opening phrase of its melody.
1.) Star Ads - National Beer Octopus Ad (MP3)
2.) Star Ads - Assorted Puritan Meats (MP3)
3.) Star Ads - The Mercury and the Comet Caliente (MP3)
These are just great...thanks. A timeless look into pop culture of the time. Maybe post the Fun-Full Originals "Laugh-In" ad next time?
Posted by: stu | April 09, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Thurl Ravenscroft alert!!
Posted by: | April 12, 2008 at 12:42 AM
YAY Troyer Farms! Are you from western PA?
Posted by: jayKayEss | April 14, 2008 at 12:17 AM