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1980s

Anacin-3 - 100% Aspirin-Free, Caffeine-Free - Mother and Daughter Headache - 1983 TV Commercial

A mother and daughter deal with a headache, and Anacin-3 is offered as a 100% aspirin-free, caffeine-free pain reliever.

Anacin not on YouTube yet
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1980s

AT&T - New Logo - 'We Set the Standards' - 107 Years Ago - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

AT&T unveils its new logo and symbol, with the line 'We set the standards' and a look back 107 years.

ATT not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Bayer - New Maximum Bayer Aspirin 1000 mg - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Bayer introduces New Maximum Bayer Aspirin with 1000 mg.

Bayer not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Campbell's Tomato Soup - 'Perfect for a Lunch Date' - School Lunchroom - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Kids trade baseball cards in the school lunchroom as Campbell's Tomato Soup is called perfect for a lunch date.

Campbells not on YouTube yet
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1980s

CBS Wednesday Night Movies - 'Cattle Annie and Little Britches' Network Premiere Promo (1983)

The animated CBS Wednesday Night Movies open followed by a network-premiere promo for Cattle Annie and Little Britches, starring Burt Lancaster and Rod Steiger.

CBS not on YouTube yet
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1980s

CBS 'Simon & Simon' Promo - Thursday at 9 After 'Magnum' on Channel 2 (1983)

A CBS promo for Simon & Simon, Thursday night at 9 following Magnum, on Channel 2.

CBS not on YouTube yet
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1980s

CBS Premiere Week Promo - 'AfterMASH' Debut + 'Emerald Point N.A.S.' Premiere (1983)

A CBS Premiere Week promo: a one-hour debut of AfterMASH and the two-hour premiere of Emerald Point N.A.S., Monday at 8/7 Central.

CBS not on YouTube yet
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1980s

CBS 'After M*A*S*H' Promo - 'Hearing Is Believing' - Premieres Monday, Sept. 26 (1983)

A short CBS promo, 'Hearing is believing', for the premiere of AfterMASH on Monday, September 26.

CBS not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Cheetos - New Cheddar Choices - 'Mr. Brinker' Cheese Shop - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

A cheese shop and a character called Mr. Brinker introduce new cheddar choices from Cheetos.

Cheetos not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Denny's Grand Slam Breakfast - $1.99 Through the End of October - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Denny's Grand Slam Breakfast for $1.99 through the end of October.

Dennys not on YouTube yet
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1980s

DOC Eyeglass Sale - $49.95 - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

An on-screen 'DOC $49.95 Eyeglass Sale' offer for eyeglasses.

DOC not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Downy Advanced Formula - 'Come On Guys, Shake a Leg' - Stiff Cords - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Downy Advanced Formula fabric softener takes on stiff corduroys in this 45-second spot opened by 'Come on guys, shake a leg'.

Downy not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Independence Health Plan Detroit - 'Bye, Bye Blues' - The Health Caring People - 1983 TV Commercial

Independence Health Plan of Detroit shows its membership card and says 'Bye, Bye Blues', calling itself the health caring people.

Independence Health Plan not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Inglenook Wine - Surprise Birthday Pasta and Wine Party - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

A surprise birthday pasta and wine party served with Inglenook wine.

Inglenook not on YouTube yet
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1980s

JCPenney Baby Your Baby Sale - Diapers, Strollers, 25% Off Nursery Furniture - 1983 TV Commercial

The JCPenney Baby Your Baby Sale, September 11-24: diapers, strollers and 25% off nursery furniture.

JC Penney not on YouTube yet
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1980s

JCPenney USA Home Sale - Percale Sheets $6.99, Towels $4.99, Cookware Set - 1983 TV Commercial

The JCPenney USA home sale: percale sheets $6.99, blankets 20-37% off, towels $4.99 and an 11-piece cookware set.

JC Penney not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Jell-O Instant Pudding - 'Members of the Board' - Kids Boardroom Taste Test - 1983 TV Commercial

Kids in a boardroom taste test Jell-O Instant Pudding, which is called as smooth and creamy as cooked pudding.

Jell O not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Keebler Club Crackers - Polo Club Elf Tree House - 'A Step Above Saltines' - 1983 TV Commercial

The Keebler elves in their tree house pitch Club Crackers as a taste step above saltines.

Keebler not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Kentucky Fried Chicken - 'We Do Chicken Right' with Ella Fitzgerald - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Ella Fitzgerald, named in an on-screen super, appears in this Kentucky Fried Chicken spot with the line 'We do chicken right'.

KFC not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Kroger Cost Cutter Countdown - Bulk Walnut Meats $1.99 a Pound - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

A short Kroger Cost Cutter Countdown update: bulk walnut meats for $1.99 a pound.

Kroger not on YouTube yet
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1980s

McDonald's - Big Mac 'Leader of the Pack' - Teens at the Drive-In - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Teens gather at the drive-in for a Big Mac in this McDonald's spot built around 'Leader of the Pack' and 'McDonald's & You'.

McDonalds not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Michigan Consolidated Gas (MichCon) - 'Helping Is My Job' Employees - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

MichCon employees talk about how helping customers is their job.

Michigan Consolidated Gas not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars - 'The Unexpected Granola Bar' - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, billed as the unexpected granola bar, in chocolate chip and raisin.

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1980s

RCA VideoDisc Player - 'One of the Most Inexpensive Video Systems' - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

RCA's VideoDisc player is called one of the most inexpensive video systems, with Star Trek, Superman and Rock Show discs shown.

RCA not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Red Lobster - The Great Shrimp Adventure - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Red Lobster promotes its Great Shrimp Adventure.

Red Lobster not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Sea Breeze Antiseptic Skin Freshener - 'Beautiful Skin Can Be a Breeze' - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Sea Breeze antiseptic skin freshener, pitched with the line 'Beautiful skin can be a breeze'.

Sea Breeze not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Sears 97th Anniversary Sale - Craftsman Tools, Dyna-Glass Tires, Battery $39.99 - 1983 TV Commercial

Sears' 97th Anniversary Sale for your car: a 43-piece Craftsman tool set, Dyna-Glass tires, a $39.99 battery and a garage door opener at a $159.88 special purchase price.

Sears not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Sears 97th Anniversary Sale - 'More for Your Dollar' - Fridge $499.99, Mattresses $99.88 (1983)

The Sears 97th Anniversary Sale with 'more for your dollar': a refrigerator at $499.99 and mattresses at $99.88.

Sears not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Secret Antiperspirant - pH Balance - 'Strong Enough for a Man' - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Secret antiperspirant and its pH balance claim: strong enough for a man but made for a woman. 45-second spot.

Secret not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Selsun Blue - 'My Dandruff Shampoo Is Good, Maybe You Should Try Something Else' (1983)

A Selsun Blue dandruff shampoo spot built on the line 'My dandruff shampoo is good, maybe you should try something else'.

Selsun Blue not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Sony Easy Beta Betamax VCR - 'Norman Betamax' the Basset Hound - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Sony's Easy Beta Betamax VCR is demonstrated by Norman Betamax, a basset hound with a remote control.

Sony not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Stove Top Stuffing - With Pork - 'Tony Likes Potatoes' Watch It Disappear - 1983 TV Commercial

A family dinner of pork with Stove Top Stuffing, where Tony likes potatoes but the stuffing is what disappears.

Stove Top not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Sure & Natural Super Pad - Hidden-Camera Testimonials - 'Never Go Back to Thick' (1983)

Hidden-camera interviews for the Sure & Natural Super pad, with so much extra protection you will never go back to thick.

Sure & Natural not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Swift Premium Brown and Serve Sausage - Marathon Winner and His Mother - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

A marathon winner and his mother tuck into Swift Premium Brown and Serve sausage.

Swift not on YouTube yet
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1980s

Wishbone - New Herb Classics Italian and French Dressings - Vintage 1983 TV Commercial

Wishbone introduces its new Herb Classics Italian and French salad dressings.

Wishbone not on YouTube yet
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1980s

WJBK Detroit Promo - Eyewitness Extra 'Water: Michigan's Secret Weapon' + Late Edition (1983)

A Channel 2 Detroit promo for an Eyewitness Extra on 'Water: Michigan's Secret Weapon', with Late Edition at 11:00 tonight and Taxi at 11:30. The capture begins partway through the promo.

WJBK not on YouTube yet
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1980s

WJBK Eyewitness News 'Late Edition' Tease - Tigers Pennant Hopes, AT&T Savings (1983)

A WJBK Eyewitness News Late Edition tease covering the Tigers' pennant hopes and savings tied to AT&T.

WJBK not on YouTube yet
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1991

976-CALL - Chicago Singles Phone Line - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

A 30-second ad for 976-CALL, a Chicago singles phone line billed per call. The on-screen copyright line reads 1990 MSG Inc.

976 CALL not on YouTube yet
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1991

American Talk Network - Tomorrow's Horoscope Tonight - 1-900-646-4001 - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

American Talk Network offers tomorrow's horoscope tonight by phone at 1-900-646-4001 through 4012, $2 per minute, adults only.

American Talk Network not on YouTube yet
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1991

American Talk Network - Chat Lines 'Try Them All Free' - 1-900-646-0004 - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

American Talk Network promotes its 900-number chat lines with a 'Try them all free' offer: Ladies Only at 1-900-646-0004, Guys & Gals at 0005 and Dream Dates at 0006.

American Talk Network not on YouTube yet
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1991

Chat Line Ad - 1-900-773-6300 - Phone Chat Service - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

A 30-second ad for a 900-number chat service at 1-900-773-6300. The on-screen copyright line reads 1991 GT Inc, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

Chat Line not on YouTube yet
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1991

Courtesy Home Center - Kickoff to Savings Days - Tile, Cabinets, Faucets - 1991 TV Commercial

Courtesy Home Center's Kickoff to Savings Days features Marazzi tile for 33 cents, Schrock cabinets at 65% off and a faucet for $34.95. The sale ends October 6th.

Courtesy Home Center not on YouTube yet
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1991

Eureka 'The Boss' Upright Vacuum - 1-800-2 VACUUM - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

A mother with her baby shows off the Eureka 'The Boss' upright vacuum cleaner. Viewers are told to call 1-800-2 VACUUM.

Eureka not on YouTube yet
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1991

Everlasting Love - 'Sessions' Oldies Collection on LP, Cassette & CD - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

A nearly two-minute mail and phone offer for the Everlasting Love (Sessions) oldies collection, available as a 4-LP set, 3-cassette set or 2-CD set. The capture picks up partway through the break, so the opening may be missing.

Everlasting Love not on YouTube yet
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1991

Fuddruckers - 'Who Makes the World's Greatest Hamburger?' - Matteson, IL - 1991 TV Commercial

Fuddruckers asks 'Who makes the world's greatest hamburger?' in this 30-second spot for the Matteson, Illinois restaurant at Route 30 and Cicero.

Fuddruckers not on YouTube yet
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1991

Gold Bond Medicated Powder - Triple Action - Heat Rash Testimonials - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

A two-minute Gold Bond Medicated Powder Triple Action spot built on heat-rash testimonials from customers in Florida and Massachusetts, each named on screen.

Gold Bond not on YouTube yet
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1991

IHOP - Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity - $2.99 Monday to Friday - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

IHOP advertises its Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity breakfast for $2.99, Monday through Friday, any time of day.

IHOP not on YouTube yet
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1991

New York Carpet World - 65th Anniversary Finale - Everything Half-Priced - 1991 TV Commercial

New York Carpet World's 65th anniversary finale sale: everything is half-priced, the sale ends Saturday, and there are no payments until 1992. The spot also announces the new Bloomingdale store.

New York Carpet World not on YouTube yet
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1991

The Club - Steering Wheel Lock - Police Officer & Operation Lockup - Vintage 1991 TV Commercial

A one-minute spot for The Club steering-wheel lock featuring a Pennsylvania police officer, Operation Lockup, and the claim that 220,000 police officers use it.

The Club not on YouTube yet
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2000

AARP Foundation PSA 'Don't Fall for a Telephone Line' (2000)

The cartoon-telephone PSA against telemarketing fraud, with the National Fraud Information Center number.

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2000

BestQuote Term Life Insurance - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

Late-night direct-response spot for the BestQuote life-insurance quote service.

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2000

CBS Promo - Eye on America Investigation (2000)

CBS Evening News 'Eye on America' promo for a drug-approval investigation.

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2000

CBS MarketWatch 'Your Eye on the Market' Promo (2000)

Dot-com era promo for cbs.marketwatch.com across CBS TV, radio and the web.

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2000

CBS News Bumpers - February 2000 (Experience CBS News)

Two CBS News in-break bumpers from one February 2000 overnight, joined as a single clip.

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2000

Clorox 'Rain Clean' - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

Clorox Bleach Rain Clean scent spot from February 2000.

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2000

Conseco Direct Life 'Pocket Change' Long-Form Spot (2000)

A 2.5-minute overnight direct-response spot for Conseco Direct Life insurance.

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2000

Folgers 150 Years - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

Folgers' 150th-anniversary spot — 'the best part of waking up.'

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2000

Fresh Step Cat Litter - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

Fresh Step's 'freshens with every step' spot.

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2000

GEICO 'Elwood Drive' Earthquake - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

A survey team tracks a tremor to one driveway: a driver who just switched to GEICO. Third distinct GEICO spot recovered from this week of tapes.

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2000

Glad Gladware Launch - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

Gladware reusable containers, about 50 cents each. 'Don't get mad. Get Glad.'

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2000

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 'The Collection' - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

A collector shows off his Frosted Flakes shapes collection; Tony the Tiger closes it out.

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2000

Gaviscon - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

Gaviscon antacid tablets spot — the smooth protective-barrier pitch.

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2000

Advil Arthritis Gardener - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

A gardener keeps at it with a doctor's encouragement and Advil.

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2000

Miracle-Ear Information Kit - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

The long-running Miracle-Ear direct-response spot offering a free information kit.

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2000

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation PSA (2000)

Public service announcement for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

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2000

HEAVEN PSA - Computer Skills for Kids (2000)

PSA for HEAVEN, a volunteer group teaching at-risk children computer and internet skills.

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2000

NetAid.org PSA 'Now Online' (2000)

NetAid.org anti-poverty PSA from the early online-activism era.

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2000

Hepatitis C Awareness PSA (2000)

Public health awareness spot urging viewers to ask their doctor about testing.

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2000

Gladney Center for Adoption PSA (2000)

PSA for the Gladney Center for Adoption, 1-800-GLADNEY.

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2000

Quit-Smoking PSA - A Family Story (2000)

An anti-smoking PSA told through one family's experience.

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2000

Crime Prevention PSA 'You Happened' (2000)

Community crime-prevention PSA crediting mentoring and after-school programs.

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2000

John Tracy Clinic PSA - A Deliberately Silent Spot (2000)

A PSA for the John Tracy Clinic that runs silent on purpose — text cards only, 800-522-4JTC.

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2000

Alateen PSA (2000)

Alateen support-group PSA, 1-888-425-2666.

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2000

NetAid.org PSA 'Race Against Poverty' Word-Cloud Edit (2000)

The multilingual word-cloud edit of the NetAid.org campaign.

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2000

Slim-Fast Cappuccino Delight - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

Launch spot for the Cappuccino Delight shake flavor.

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2000

Slim-Fast Plan Testimonial - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

A Slim-Fast Plan customer-testimonial spot from 2000.

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2000

Slim-Fast Plan 'Wake-Up Call' Testimonial - Vintage 2000 TV Commercial

A second Slim-Fast Plan testimonial from the same overnight — 'I lost over 50 pounds' and a new lease on life. Recovered from the tail of the Conseco long-form spot after a viewer report.

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2001

Breathe Right Nasal Strips - Stop Snoring - Vintage 2001 TV Commercial

Breathe Right nasal strips are pitched as a way to quiet snoring in this 30-second spot.

Breathe Right not on YouTube yet
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2001

CBS 'Survivor: Africa' Promo - Thursday 8/7c (2001)

CBS promotes Survivor: Africa, Thursday at 8/7 Central, with a 'hooked' theme and a New York Post quote.

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2001

CBS 'The Early Show' Promo - Jane Clayson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Backstreet Boys (2001)

CBS promotes The Early Show this week, with Jane Clayson (named on screen) introducing guests Kristin Scott Thomas and the Backstreet Boys.

CBS not on YouTube yet
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2001

Merry Maids - 'One Less Thing to Worry About' - Vintage 2001 TV Commercial

A short Merry Maids house-cleaning spot built around the line 'one less thing to worry about.'

Merry Maids not on YouTube yet
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2001

Mitsubishi 2002 Galant - 0 Down, 0 Interest, 0 Payments for 1 Year - Vintage 2001 TV Commercial

Mitsubishi pitches the 2002 Galant with its offer of zero down, zero interest and zero payments for one year.

Mitsubishi not on YouTube yet
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2001

Nissan Altima 2002 - 'The Totally New Nissan Altima' - Vintage 2001 TV Commercial

Nissan introduces the redesigned 2002 Altima as 'the totally new Nissan Altima.'

Nissan not on YouTube yet
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2001

SunAmerica - 'How Hard Is Your Retirement Plan Working?' - Vintage 2001 TV Commercial

SunAmerica asks 'How hard is your retirement plan working?' in a 30-second pitch for its retirement products.

SunAmerica not on YouTube yet
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2001

Zantac 75 - Taxi Driver, the Passenger Is a Doctor - Vintage 2001 TV Commercial

A cab passenger turns out to be a doctor, and the driver gets a heartburn pointer for the ride in this short Zantac 75 spot.

Zantac not on YouTube yet
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2001

Ziploc Containers - 'Test Number Three' Divided Containers - Vintage 2001 TV Commercial

Ziploc puts its divided containers through 'test number three' in this short demonstration spot.

Ziploc not on YouTube yet
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2002

Acura RSX Type-S 200-hp 'It Wouldn't Get Kicked Off the Island' - Vintage 2002 TV Commercial

Clock graphics and a 200-horsepower Acura RSX Type-S: it wouldn't get 'kicked off the island.' acura.com.

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2002

CBS Sunday Movie Promo - Entrapment Network Premiere - Tonight 9/8c (2002)

A 20-second CBS promo for the network premiere of Entrapment: "Has there ever been anyone you couldn't seduce? ... You're playing both sides." It closes on "The network premiere of Entrapment, CBS tonight" at 9/8c.

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2002

CBS 'First Monday' Series Premiere Promo - Inside the Supreme Court - Tuesday, January 15 (2002)

A CBS promo for the series First Monday, which "dares to take you inside the Supreme Court," starring Joe Mantegna and James Garner (names on screen). "Don't miss the series premiere Tuesday, January 15th on CBS."

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2002

CBS Sunday Movie Promo - Entrapment (13s Cut) - Tonight on CBS (2002)

A 13-second CBS halftime promo for the network premiere of Entrapment: "The network premiere, Entrapment, tonight on CBS," with the halftime report coming up next.

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2002

CBS Monday Night Lineup Promo - King of Queens, Yes Dear, Becker, Family Law (2002)

An in-game CBS promo: "Monday on CBS, it's an all-new night of great television," starting with The King of Queens, then Yes, Dear ("Monday's number one comedy"), Everybody Loves Raymond, Becker and an all-new Family Law.

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2002

CBS Sports Promo - NCAA Basketball Doubleheader - Georgetown, Boston College, Kansas at UCLA (2002)

"CBS Sports hoops it up." An in-game promo for Saturday's NCAA doubleheader: Georgetown at Boston College or Florida at Vanderbilt, then Kansas at UCLA at Pauley Pavilion, with cbs.sportsline.com and the AOL keyword.

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2002

NFL on CBS Promo - AFC Wild Card Playoff Game - Next Sunday 3:30 PM Eastern (2002)

"On CBS next Sunday, the NFL playoffs coverage will begin with an AFC Wild Card game. The NFL Today at a special time, 3:30 Eastern, 12:30 out in the West. A 4:05 kickoff." The card shows The NFL Today presented by Southwest.

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2002

CBS 'Tonight' Promo - 60 Minutes, The Education of Max Bickford, Entrapment (2002)

An in-game CBS tune-in card: tonight, 60 Minutes, then The Education of Max Bickford with Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss, then the network premiere of the movie Entrapment on the CBS Sunday Movie.

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2002

Chrysler - 'Drive = Love' - Lot Attendant on a Parking Shuttle, 300M and PT Cruiser (2002)

A Chrysler brand spot in which a lot attendant rides a parking shuttle past the 300M and PT Cruiser: "The cars from Chrysler. So distinct." The "Drive = Love" campaign closes with a "My Baby Loves Me" jingle.

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2002

IBM e-business 'Middleware' Basketball Team - 'Every Team Needs a Middleware' - 2002 TV Commercial

An IBM basketball team - Mainframe, Linux and 'fan mail' - and the X-Man, 'as in epoxy, the glue': every team needs a middleware. IBM business software, play to win. The opening seconds were lost to the taper's pause.

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2002

Ocean's Eleven TV Spot - 'One of the Year's Ten Best' - Critics Say Pure Fun (2002)

A 30-second TV spot for Ocean's Eleven from Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures, built from critic quotes: "One of the year's ten best," "Two thumbs up," "Pure fun from start to finish," "It hits you like a shot of pure oxygen," and "The Dirty Dozen. The Sting. And Mission Impossible all rolled together."

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2002

In the Bedroom TV Spot - 'An Illicit Romance' - Best Film of the Year (2002)

A 30-second Miramax TV spot for the R-rated In the Bedroom: "An illicit romance. Nobody saw it coming." Critics from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and the Los Angeles film critics are quoted, and the card notes three Golden Globe nominations including Best Picture. "Now in theaters everywhere."

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2002

Southwest Airlines - 'Wanna Get Away?' - $39 to $99 Each Way - Vintage 2002 TV Commercial

"Want to get away? Fly Southwest Airlines for just $39 to $99 each way when you purchase by January 28th." The spot ends on "You are now free to move about the country" and southwest.com.

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