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01-04-2001, 04:29 PM

Whether or not it's been on TVLand, what's your favorite retromercial and why?
Mine's "Spicy Meatball!"

Perderabo · 01-04-2001, 05:50 PM

I don't really have a single favorite, but I do love the retromercials. I like the ones that mention or imply a price because I can then instantly gauge the impact of inflation. During the election, they ran old campaign adds. I liked those for the historic reference.

I wonder if tvland collects fees from crackerjack or other folks still in business when they run them. I am quick to channel surf to mtv or tvguide or cnn with most channels during commercials, but I find that I don't on tvland...maybe that effect is payment enough.

The commericials I would most like to see...
McDonalds "47 cents for a three course meal" and the McDonalds "change back from your dollar". This pair of commercials opened my eyes to inflation as a kid.

I also wish that tvland would date retromercials.

I have seen a little tribute to Burt Musten on tvland. I hope they do more of these too.

Now that I've thought about it a bit, I name that crackerjack commercial as my favorite. Beats me why I like it....I hope I have a good reason somewhere in my brain.

LaverneShirley · 01-09-2001, 06:05 PM

Oh, I love retromercials! My favorites are the "Where's the beef?!" one, the Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz (Oh what a relief it is!) one, the Spicy meatball one, and the Orville Redenbaucher one with the Howells from Gilligan's Island.

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"Well, Laverne is sort of childish" -Shirley

"Childish? Childish? Coming from a grown woman who throws tea parties for her stuffed cat!" -Laverne

"Well at least I don't sew L's on everything I wear!" -Shirley

"Well that would be pretty stupid considering your name's Shirley!" -Laverne

01-13-2001, 01:37 PM

And of course, who could forget good 'ol Morris the Cat and Mr. Whipple?

theshark8777 · 01-23-2001, 09:48 PM

What about those old Joe Isuzu commercials??

"he's lying"

Love The Facts Of Life · 02-03-2001, 07:28 PM

Plop,Plop,Fiz,Fiz is my fovorite I love that one.

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Jo:Blair, you always look so shique and yet so natural, I was thinking you could do somthing with my hair.
Blair:Yeah!Like wash it?
Jo:No!I was going for that brain less look you've got!

Nat:Who wants to be a skiny pencil?I'd rather be a happy magic marker.

Ms.G:Girls!Will you tell me what's been going on here?
Nat:Group sleep walking?
Ms.G

gives that"Idon't believe you"look)
Blair:Well,you know the first day of school getting settledin and meeting new people....
Tootie:Yeah!!And now comes Miller time!

Chelsea · 12-09-2001, 06:36 PM

Eh, I like all of the Retromercials

Kristina · 12-09-2001, 06:44 PM

It's not nice to fool mother nature! Of course Chiffon Margarine...

Kellie87kp · 12-09-2001, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by tootiefan4life
It's not nice to fool mother nature! Of course Chiffon Margarine...

haha yeah!! When you think it's butter...but it's not! It's Chiffon! lol, I always sing along during that hahaha.

I also like the one where it's like, "How to get your town ready for the new Sadan (I think that's it, I forget what the car is). I think u know what I'm talkin about. lol

Kristina · 12-09-2001, 07:44 PM

Yeah the Honda Sadan commercial, I love that one too

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Lynn · 12-09-2001, 07:49 PM

I always liked that McDonalds holiday commercial with all the little kids ice skating with Ronald McDonald. Its the one where the little boy gets left behind but Ronald comes back and skates with him. Its cute. I think they show it almost every year around the holidays. Or maybe not - I can't remember when I last saw it. (I don't get TVLand)

vienna waits · 12-09-2001, 07:52 PM

Mines the Twip commercial.

folfan01 · 12-09-2001, 08:13 PM

I like the one out Mini Wheats or somethin like dat. Lol

Sean Snow · 12-09-2001, 08:24 PM

I like that one commercial thats supposed to be serious, but ain't. It says: '(Name of Brand) has been dedicated to the number 19 and all the headstrong women of this world' LOLOLOL

I noticed that they're restarting some. The One 'Get Your Town Ready', the one I just named, and the Burger King Commercial with Woodolark of "Hello Larry"

And who can forget: Suzy Chapstick

Kay Scarpetta · 12-09-2001, 08:27 PM

The "Mrs. Butterworths" one with Kim Fields

01-04-2001, 04:29 PM	#1
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01-13-2001, 01:37 PM	#4
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02-03-2001, 07:28 PM	#6
Love The Facts Of Life FlUtTeRfLy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 18, 2001 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,515	Plop,Plop,Fiz,Fiz is my fovorite I love that one. ------------------ Jo:Blair, you always look so shique and yet so natural, I was thinking you could do somthing with my hair. Blair:Yeah!Like wash it? Jo:No!I was going for that brain less look you've got! Nat:Who wants to be a skiny pencil?I'd rather be a happy magic marker. Ms.G:Girls!Will you tell me what's been going on here? Nat:Group sleep walking? Ms.Ggives that"Idon't believe you"look) Blair:Well,you know the first day of school getting settledin and meeting new people.... Tootie:Yeah!!And now comes Miller time!

12-09-2001, 06:36 PM	#7
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12-09-2001, 07:52 PM	#12
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01-04-2001, 05:50 PM	#2
Perderabo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2000 Location: Rockville, Md, USA Posts: 171	I don't really have a single favorite, but I do love the retromercials. I like the ones that mention or imply a price because I can then instantly gauge the impact of inflation. During the election, they ran old campaign adds. I liked those for the historic reference. I wonder if tvland collects fees from crackerjack or other folks still in business when they run them. I am quick to channel surf to mtv or tvguide or cnn with most channels during commercials, but I find that I don't on tvland...maybe that effect is payment enough. The commericials I would most like to see... McDonalds "47 cents for a three course meal" and the McDonalds "change back from your dollar". This pair of commercials opened my eyes to inflation as a kid. I also wish that tvland would date retromercials. I have seen a little tribute to Burt Musten on tvland. I hope they do more of these too. Now that I've thought about it a bit, I name that crackerjack commercial as my favorite. Beats me why I like it....I hope I have a good reason somewhere in my brain.

01-09-2001, 06:05 PM	#3
LaverneShirley Mission Doll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2000 Location: Liberty Twp, OH Posts: 1,552	Oh, I love retromercials! My favorites are the "Where's the beef?!" one, the Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz (Oh what a relief it is!) one, the Spicy meatball one, and the Orville Redenbaucher one with the Howells from Gilligan's Island. ------------------ "Well, Laverne is sort of childish" -Shirley "Childish? Childish? Coming from a grown woman who throws tea parties for her stuffed cat!" -Laverne "Well at least I don't sew L's on everything I wear!" -Shirley "Well that would be pretty stupid considering your name's Shirley!" -Laverne

01-23-2001, 09:48 PM	#5
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	What about those old Joe Isuzu commercials?? "he's lying"

12-09-2001, 06:44 PM	#8
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	It's not nice to fool mother nature! Of course Chiffon Margarine...

12-09-2001, 07:44 PM	#10
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	Yeah the Honda Sadan commercial, I love that one too !

12-09-2001, 07:49 PM	#11
Lynn Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 07, 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 744	I always liked that McDonalds holiday commercial with all the little kids ice skating with Ronald McDonald. Its the one where the little boy gets left behind but Ronald comes back and skates with him. Its cute. I think they show it almost every year around the holidays. Or maybe not - I can't remember when I last saw it. (I don't get TVLand)

12-09-2001, 08:13 PM	#13
folfan01 ¤Goddess¤ Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 24, 2001 Location: U§A Posts: 597	I like the one out Mini Wheats or somethin like dat. Lol

12-09-2001, 08:24 PM	#14
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	I like that one commercial thats supposed to be serious, but ain't. It says: '(Name of Brand) has been dedicated to the number 19 and all the headstrong women of this world' LOLOLOL I noticed that they're restarting some. The One 'Get Your Town Ready', the one I just named, and the Burger King Commercial with Woodolark of "Hello Larry" And who can forget: Suzy Chapstick

12-09-2001, 08:27 PM	#15
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