![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | 1957 Commercial for Vitapoint hair conditioner
An unusual 1957 commercial for Vitapointe hair conditioner, though taken from a 1958 telecast.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 5 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color (ad 3)
"Does she, or doesn't she?" - A 1957 commercial for Clairol hair color.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Clairol
Downloads: 2 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color (ad 2)
"Does she, or doesn't she" - A 1957 commercial for Clairol Hair color. May have also been broadcast in 1958.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Clairol; Advertising; Advertisement; Hair
Downloads: 3 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Lady Clairol ''Whipped Creme'' Hair Lightener
A 1957 commercial for Lady Clairol "Whipped Creme" hair lightener.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Clairol; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 4 |  |
| 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color (Ad 1)
"Does she or Doesn't she" - 1957 Commercial for Clairol hair color.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Clairol
Downloads: 3 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Cavalier cigarettes
A 1953 commercial for Cavalier cigarettes. I don't think this brand still exists.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Cigarettes; Smoking; Causes Cancer
Downloads: 6 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Camel cigarettes (Ad 2)
This questionable commercial features a "smoking newsreader". Again, I find it odd that this commercial still exists, while most actual newscasts of the era are lost.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Television; Cancer; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Dated; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 11 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Camel cigarettes (Ad 1)
A questionable 1953 commercial for Camel cigarettes. Does not feature a smoking doctor, but does feature a "newsreader guy". Interesting that this commercial still exists, while most actual newscasts of the era are lost.
Keywords: 1953; Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties
Downloads: 9 |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Pall Mall cigarettes
A 1954 commercial for Pall Mall cigarettes.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Pall Mall; Causes Cancer; Tobacco; Cigarette; Cigarettes
Downloads: 734 |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Super Kem-Tone paints
A 1954 commercial for Super Kem-Tone wall paints, and largely focuses on Applikay.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; Paint; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Old
Downloads: 194 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Saran-Wrap (Ad 2)
Another 1953 commercial for Saran-Wrap.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 406 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Saran-Wrap (Ad 1)
A 1953 commercial for Saran-Wrap.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 355 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Bab-O cleaner (Ad 3)
A 1952 cartoon commercial for Bab-O cleanser. This commercial features a Pocahontas/John Smith theme.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties
Downloads: 311 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Borden's Instant Coffee
I presume this product is no longer made. A 1953 *live* commercial for Borden's Instant Coffee.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Live Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 307 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Linit (ad 2)
A late-1953 commercial for Linit laundry starch.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Television; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties
Downloads: 195 |  |
| 1953 Commercial for Linit (ad 1)
A *live* commercial for Linit starch, which aired December 28 1953.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Live Commercial
Downloads: 162 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Bab-O cleaner (Ad 2)
Another animated commercial for Bab-O cleaner. This one features a cornball Cinderella theme. May have actually first aired in 1951.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Not edible
Downloads: 490 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Bab-O cleaner
An animated 1952 commercial for Bab-O cleaner. May have actually first aired in 1951.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Cartoon Commercial; Cleaner; Old; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 191 |  |
| 1961 Commercial for Infrarub
A 1961 commercial for Infrarub, intended to relieve sore muscles.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties
Downloads: 332 |  |
| 1961 Commercial for Sani-Flush
A 1961 commercial for Sani-Flush, which almost shows a toilet.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties; Old; Toilet; Not edible
Downloads: 301 |  |
| 1961 Commercial for French's Mustard + Barbeque sauce
A 1961 commercial for French's mustard. The commercial also promotes their barbeque sauce with "sass".
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties; Advertising; Advertisement; Food; Edible; Old
Downloads: 438 |  |
| 1949 Commercial for Westinghouse TV set (Ad 2)
Another 1949 TV commercial promoting a Westinghouse TV set. Featuring the "electronic magnifier" gimmick. For those who couldn't afford a large-screen TV set like a DuMont....
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1940s; 40s; Advertising; Advertisement; Television
Downloads: 370 |  |
| 1949 Commercial for Westinghouse - Various appliances
A 1949 commercial showcasing various kitchen appliances by Westinghouse. Aired *live* on 5 December 1949.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Live Commercial; 1940s; 40s; Old
Downloads: 232 |  |
| 1950 Commercial for Westinghouse ''Frost Free" Refrigerator
A 1950 *live* commercial for the Westinghouse "Frost Free" refrigerator. As with the other Westinghouse ads I've upload, the telecast it comes from can be found elsewhere on the Internet Archive.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Live Commercial
Downloads: 229 |  |
| 1950 Commercial for Westinghouse ''Lynwood'' Television Set
A table-model with a 17-inch screen. Commercial is presented by the fabulous Betty Furness.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Live Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Betty Furness; Old; Not edible
Downloads: 227 |  |
| 1959 Commercial for Gleem toothpaste
This copy is off-center, please forgive that. A commercial for Gleem Toothpaste, from late 1959.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; 1959; Toothpaste
Downloads: 257 |  |
| 1959 Commercial for Ivory Soap
A 1959 commercial for Ivory soap, featuring a woman in a bathtub.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Soap; Not edible
Downloads: 174 |  |
| 1959 Commercial for Prell Shampoo
A 1959 commercial for Prell shampoo, aiming the product at women.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 175 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Westinghouse Television set
A classic *live* commercial for a Westinghouse televison set, taken from an episode of "Studio One" (also on the Internet Archive). Promotes the features of the set. It just amazes me that we can watch a commercial that's over 60 years old.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; 1952; Television; Advertising; Advertisement; Live Commercial
Downloads: 147 |  |
| 1952 Commercial for Westinghouse ''Frost Free'' Refrigerator
A *live* 1952 commercial for the Westinghouse "Frost Free" Refrigerator.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Live Commercial
Downloads: 107 |  |
| 1949 Commercial for Westinghouse Electric Roaster
A *live* commercial for the Westinghouse Electric Roaster. Taken from a 21 November 1949 telecast which can also be downloaded on the Internet Archive.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1940s; 40s; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 128 |  |
| 1949 Commercial for Westinghouse TV set
A 1949 *live* commercial for a 12-inch Westinghouse television set featuring the "electronic magnifier" gimmick.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Television; 1940s; 40s; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 154 |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Arrid Super Spray deodorant
A 1954 commercial for Arrid deodorant, promoting it now containing Chlorophyll.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Deodorant
Downloads: 171 |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Prom home permanent (Ad 2)
Another 1954 commercial for Prom home permanent.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Hair
Downloads: 110 |  |
| 1954 Commercial for Prom home permanent (Ad 1)
A 1954 commercial for "Prom" home permanent. Promotes the product as being "self-neutralizing".
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Hair
Downloads: 102 |  |
| 1954 Commercial for White Rain shampoo
A commercial for White Rain shampoo, aired in 1954.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Shampoo
Downloads: 177 |  |
| 1956 Commercial for ''Satin Set''
A 1956 commercial for "Satin Set", some form of hair spray. Very 1950s.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement; Hair spary
Downloads: 115 |  |
| 1956 Commercial for Revlon ''Futurama'' Lipstick (Ad 2)
Another *live* commercial for Revlon "Futurama" lipstick.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Lipstick; Advertising; Advertisement; Live Commercial
Downloads: 713 |  |
| 1956 Commercial for Kent cigarettes
A questionable *live* 1956 commercial for Kent cigarettes.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Tobacco; Cigarettes
Downloads: 156 |  |
| 1951 Commercial for Sylvania ''Radio Television Service'' (Ad 2)
TV sets were expensive, so if one broke down, you got it fixed... (live commercial)
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 112 |  |
| 1951 Commercial for Sylvania ''Radio Television Service'' (Ad 1)
This commercials tells viewers that a large number of TV manufacturers use Sylvania picture tubes, and to get their TV set fixed using Sylvania parts.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Advertising; Television; Advertisement
Downloads: 104 |  |
| 1956 Commercial for Frigidaire Refrigerator
A 1956 commercial for a Frigidaire refrigerator.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Refrigorators; Refrigerator; Frigidaire; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 100 |  |
| 1956 Commercial for L&M cigarettes (Ad 2)
Another 1956 commercial for L&M cigarettes. "Live Modern", says the commercial.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Fifties; Tobacco; Cigarettes; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 141 |  |
| 1951 Commercial for Sylvania Television set (with Halolight)
This 1951 *live* commercial promotes Sylvania's television sets, with emphasis on the use of Halolight, which was intended to reduce eyestrain. Picture quality is VERY shaky. You have been warned!
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1950s; 50s; Sylvania; Television; Television set
Downloads: 164 |  |
| 1963 ''Keep America Beautiful'' PSA
A public servive announcement reminding people to *not* litter.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties; Public Service Annoucement; classic PSA
Downloads: 185 |  |
| 1963 Commercial for Orafix denture adhesive
This commercial also promotes Calamatum ointment.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties; Advertising; Advertisement
Downloads: 147 |  |
| 1963 Commercial for Ex-Lax laxative
Personally, I find 1960s laxative commercials to be kinda depressing. That includes this one.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties; Advertising; Advertisement; Old
Downloads: 197 |  |
| 1963 Commercial for ''Loving Care'' Hair Color Lotion
1963 commercial for Clairol "Loving Care" hair color lotion.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties; Advertising; Advertisement; Clairol; Hair
Downloads: 125 |  |
| 1963 Commercial Break: Pepsodent toothpaste/Breeze detergent
A complete commercial break from 1963, which aired in daytime. Yes, the Breeze commercial promotes the product coming with a free towel.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; 1960s; 60s; Sixties; Advertising; Advertisement; Pepsodent
Downloads: 92 |  |
| 1956 Commercial for Clean & Clear
Here's a commercial for Clean & Clear.
Keywords: Classic TV Commercial; Advertising; Advertisement; 1950s; 50s; Fifties
Downloads: 93 |  |
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