Well, it's wasn't rocket science I wouldn't think, but the commercials sure made it sound that way.
Coffee Ads
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Maxwell House ad from 1921. I guess the poor guy in the back has brand B?
I didn't realize they made tea, too.
I didn't realize they made tea, too.
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That slogan really had some staying power.
I'd love to try their tea. Wonder what it tasted like?
I'd love to try their tea. Wonder what it tasted like?
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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Wilkins coffee ads are... Different.
https://youtu.be/LmhIizQQol0
https://youtu.be/LmhIizQQol0
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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Yes, I remember seeing those a long time ago. The only product I ever seen that used violent threats on a regular basis to sell a product.
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I thought it was so interesting that he was a prototype for Kermit --- and that's Jim Henson doing the voice. You can hear it if you know that!
You trying to tell me you didn't hear that shriek? That was something trying to get out of its premature grave, and I don't want to be here when it does. - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
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Yes! Immediately recognizable.
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Would you like a cup of coffee? You will after this. Mmmm...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWEYjEQ75ZM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWEYjEQ75ZM
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Full of '50s goodness. You can still feel the strong presence of big band style in the music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXe4KcxEn0Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXe4KcxEn0Y