Saturday, June 4, 2011

Commercial Break - Canada Dry Soda; Pall Mall Cigarettes 1962

While you’re waiting, kick back and enjoy some…commercials?

Bob Crane never just played commercials, however. He played with them, choosing to make them a part of his show rather than a break from it. At times rolling out ten commercials in ten minutes, his audience stayed glued to the dial to hear what “zany” thing he would do next, and station sponsors kept coming back for more.

1. Canada Dry Soda Radio Spot
Bob Crane Show / KNX-CBS Radio
March 9, 1962

2. Pall Mall Cigarette Radio Spot
Bob Crane Show / KNX-CBS Radio
March 9, 1962