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Automobile Advertising of the 60's

Ads: Volkswagen (4 adds), Vespa (2), Comet (1), Ford trucks (2), Volvo (2), Chrysler (2), Pontiac (1), Chevrolet (3), Buick (2), Fury (1), Ford cars (3), Oldsmobile (2), Dodge trucks (3), Plymouth (2), Rambler Marlin (1), Honda motorcycles (2), Sprite (1), Falcon (2), Impala (2), Karmann Ghia (1), Thunderbird. 199?. 47 min. Video/C 6481

Automobile Advertising of the 70's

Ads: American Motors Pacer (4 adds), Chevrolet (3), Saab (4), Fiat (3), Capri (1), Volkswagen (4), Toyota (5), Triumph (5), Volvo (2), Ford (2), MG (1), Dodge (3), Plymouth (4), Chrysler (3), Honda (1), Jeep (1), Pontiac (3). 199?. 43 min. Video/C 6482

Automobile Advertising of the 80's

Ads: Hyundai (5 adds), Dodge cars (5), Pontiac (6), Honda (4), Goodyear (4), Chevron (2), Honda motorcycle (2), Chevy (4), Ford Taurus (2), Dodge Trucks (1), Toyota (8), Turtle wax (1), Isuzu (4), Volvo (4), Gulf gas (1), Acura (3), Mitsubishi (4), Jeep (4), Amoco (3), Audi (2), Suzuki (3), Castrol GTX (1), BMW (1), -Wix oil filter (1), Sohio (1), Subaru (2), Nissan (2), Sable (1), Delco (1). 55 min. Video/C 6483

Autos (2000) (London International Advertising Awards)

Infiniti, Mercedes (8 adds), Toyota (5), Chevy truck, Dodge (4), Chrysler (4), VW Beetle (2), Jeep (4), Mitsubishi (3), Chevy (2), Ram Charger , Fiat (5), Honda, Mazda (2), Peugeot, Ford (2), Harley Davidson, Hyundai (3), Seat, Daewoo, VW Polo, Renault (5), Citreon (3), BMW (5), Land Rover, Opel, VW Golf, Audi (3), Tata Sierra. Presents award-winning television commercials from around the world for automobiles selected in 2000 by the London International Advertising Awards. 55 min. Video/C 7308

Beer Advertising of the 60's

Ads: Carling Black Label (14 adds), Lucky Genuine Draft (2), Schaefer (2), Schlitz (4), Country Club malt, Ballantine, Busch (3), Pfeiffer, Colt .45 malt, Falstaff (2), Iron City (2), Koehler (2), Spur malt, Budweiser, Pearl Dark draft (3), Drewry's draft (2), Rheingold (2), Utica Club (3), Labatt's (2), Duke, Old Style (2), Rainier (2), French 76 sparkling malt, Oertel's 92, Narragansett, Genesee. 199?.55 min. Video/C 6484

Beer Advertising of the 70's

Ads: Schaefer (5 adds), Schmidt's (10), Miller (5), Colt .45 (2), Olympia (4), Schlitz, Iron City (3), Genesee (3), Piels (2), Burgie Beer, Utica Club (3), Hamm's (2), Budweiser (6), Old Milwaukee (3), Ex Bier, Michelob (2), Stroh's, Lone Star (3), Bartenders mix, Rainier, Grain Belt (4), Rheingold, Pabst, Blitz (2). 56 min. Video/C 6485

Beer Advertising of the 80's

Ads: Budweiser (8 adds), Miller (11), California cooler (8), Coors (4), Christian Bros. (5), Seagram's cooler (5), Michelob (3), Meisterbrau (3), L.A. Beer (2), Gallo (4), Old Style (3), Busch (3), H. Winihard, Fosters (2), Dakota beer (2), Andre (2), Almaden (2), Mumm, Lowenbrau, Cirrano Asti, King Cobra, White Mountain, LaCroix, Pabst. 56 min. Video/C 6486

The Best of Broadcast Commercials.

Best of Broadcast Commercials: From Winecoolers to Greenpeace. Contents: Yellow pages, Intercity trains, Radio rentals, Suntory Old Whisky, Lurpak butter, Hamlet cigars, Kodak film (2 ads), Delco batteries, Tranomediterranea ships, Australian Beer, Miller Beer, Bud Lite beer, Marshmellows, United Airlines, Le Copper, John Hancock Insurance (5 adds), Pepsi Cola, Wine coolers, Clothes irons, Audi car, Nova car, Mazda, Subaru, Amnesty International, Holsten Export beer, Volkswagen car, Philips CD player, Toilet paper, Bazooka chewing gum, Washburn Child Guidance Center, Drug addiction (Barcelona. Serveis Socials), Condoms, Sony tapes, French mustard. 1992. 58 min. Video/C 5631

Best of Broadcast Commercials: From Famine to Feast. Includes ads entered in the film festivals held in Toronto, Canada, in Sydney, Australia, and in Cannes, France. The subjects of the ads include famine relief, cat food, Carling beer, Jiffy condoms, etc. Includes interviews with Cannes Festival jurors, Saatchi & Saatchi's creative director, and others. c1992. 55 min. Video/C 5632

Best of Broadcast Commercials: Sparkling: Clean, Gems, Water. Features television advertisements for a wide variety of manufactured products, including diamonds and designer water, frozen food, Spanish fashions, trains, cars, toothpaste, yogurt, as well as those for political parties, public utilities, culminating with two Michael Jackson spots for Pepsi. Presents interviews with the European heads of Saatchi & Saatchi, J. Walter Thompson, N.W. Ayer, and others. 58 min. Video/C 5633

Best of Broadcast Commercials: French Style in Ads. These ads are aimed at the French for mostly French goods, including perfume, furniture polish, cars, banks, groceries, and some interesting lessons are drawn from Benetton, diaper, and hamburger ads. Interviews are with producers and directors of French corporations, Transcontinental Airlines and members of the Cannes Broadcast Commercial jury. 58 min. Video/C 5634

Best of Broadcast Commercials: From Cookies to Corn Flakes. From Schweppes, Suzuki, to selling TVs to warnings to watch less television, from food and cookware to an anti-drug spot, this program demonstrates the enormous range and variety of the uses of television advertising world-wide. Analyses are provided by producers, directors, and members of the Cannes Broadcast Commercial jury. 58 min. Video/C 5635

Best of Broadcast Commercials: Ads on the Former Socialist Screen. This program shows the Hungarian angle on shoes, planes, clothes, and most impressively, AIDS information. In a classic ad with fantastic photography, a young man smuggles a pair of Levis into Russia. Interviews are with producers and directors of the International and the Hungarian Advertising Federation, and with Hungarian representatives of the well-known global agencies. 58 min. Video/C 5636

Best of Broadcast Commercials: From Scooters to Fryers. Features award-winning television commercials from a variety of countries and interviews with copywriters, agency directors, and producers. Includes ads for Peugeot scooters, Mazda batteries, cheese, chocolate drink, face cream, chickens, ovens, cameras, copiers, loans, the Yellow Pages and more. 62 min. Video/C 5637

Best of Broadcast Commercials: The Natural Dog and the Tango Tale. Features award-winning television commercials as broadcast in their countries of origin and interviews with their creators. Includes snacks, fast food, cars and planes, Buddhist monks, special jeans and extra-special delivery, a dog food whose composition is so laden with chemicals it kills flies and turns a Dalmatian's spots into full color. And then there is the Tango saga, a mini soft drink drama. 62 min. Video/C 5638

Best of Broadcast Commercials: Sneakers, Laptops, and the Homeless. Features award-winning television commercials from a variety of countries including ads for Nike and Apple computers, Pepsi, McDonald's, fast cars, fast food, dog food and public service award winners for the Red Cross, anti-drinking/driving commercials and the Coalition for the Homeless. Includes interviews with the creators and producers of the commercials. 76 min. Video/C 5639

Beverages, Alcoholic (2000) (London International Advertising Awards)

Molson (4 adds), Heineken (7), Absolut Vodka (2), Miller (2), Corona (2), Something Special (3), Umeshu Wine, Budweiser (3), Kirin, Alpine beer, Suntory, Don Pedro Brandy, Labatt, Moosehead, Rolling rock, Bacardi, Tochey's, Koff beer (3), Kefraya wine, Finlandia, Stella beer, Radegast beer, Konig Pilsner, Mahou 5-Star (3), Tyskie beer (2), Up cider. Presents award-winning television commercials from around the world for alcoholic beverages selected in 2000 by the London International Advertising Awards. 50 min. Video/C 7306

Beverages, Non-alcoholic (2000) (London International Advertising Awards)

Pepsi (15 adds), Flash power, Fanta (3), Snapple (2), Grand blue (2), Camchigi soda, Prestige coffee, Coca-cola (5), Sprite (4) Gatorade, Northland juice, Absolute water, Sanko caffee, Kool-Aid tea, Nagomi tea, Mountain Dew (3), Kin cider, Ti-ha tea, Manzanita Sol (2), Virgin cola , Oronamin, Toddy, Fanta, Kirma, Jugo Yukery, 7up (4), Tetra pak, Festis, Loumidis coffee (3), K-fee, Konyakky, Jaffa, San Miguel (2), Bickfords juice, Pampril, Sunfresh, Crystal water, Vicky, RC cola, T&T (3), Carlsburg, Nevin. Presents award-winning television commercials from around the world for non-alcoholic beverages selected in 2000 by the London International Advertising Awards. 51 min. Video/C 7307

Chevrolet Sales Promotion Films.

Twelve commercials produced between 1948 and 1952 promoting the Chevrolet automobile. Includes historical footage of automobile racing and information on the evolving design and construction of the Chevrolet automobile. Contents: Last word (10 min.), Inside story (11 min.), You're ahead, Mr. X (with Jeffrey Lynn, 12 min.), Hall of wonders (with Dave Garroway, 12 min.), Making of a commercial (with Dinah Shore, 12 min.), Boxes and balls (10 min.), Proof of the pluses (12 min.), Big winner (10 min.) , What's new (with Pat Boone, 8 min.), Safety built in (9 min.), Millions of masterpieces (10 min.), Rainbow is yours (6 min.) 198?. 122 min. total running time Video/C 3809

Classic Commericals of the 50's and 60's

Over 50 hours of TV commercial classics. ca 60 min each. Video/C 3932 Part 1-47 CONSULT Pathfinder OR CDL Catalog (MELVYL) FOR CONTENTS OF EACH VOLUME

42nd Annual Clio Awards (2001)

This program captures 2001's winners of the gold, silver, and bronze Clio awards for television commercials. Entries include Budweiser's 'What are you doing?' and 'Whassup Wasabi,' Reebok's 'The blob,' Toyota Tacoma's 'Family reunion,' Ford trucks' 'Fight club,' Samsonite luggage's 'Bomb squad,' Timex's 'Kung Fu,' IBM's 'Recording session,' Compaq's 'Web,' Los Angeles Dodger's 'Giant loser,' Game Show Network's 'Botulism, ' Partnership for a Drug Free America's 'Music,' The New York times' 'Tornado,' San Francisco Jazz Festival's 'Low riders,' Sony Playstation's 'PS9,' and Florida Department of Health's 'Secrets.' 2001. 130 min. Video/C 8429

Clio Awards: 41th Anniversary Reel, 2000

Levis (2 adds), Budweiser beer (5), Bud Light, Guinness beer (2), Toyota (2), Volkswagen, Lexus (2), Sylvester, E-trade, NOW Magazine, Times of India, Saint John Ambulance, Florida anti-tobacco, Preparation H, Kirin beer, New Balance shoes, Nike (4), Lipton tea, Milk chocolate (2), Whiskas cat food, Airtel mobile, Tulipan condoms, Bic shavers, Budget rent-a-car, British Airways, Kuoni Reisen, Ecampus.com, OnHealth.com, Stamps.com, Amazon.com (2), MTV Networks (2). Video/C 7329

The Clios 2000

This program brings together all of the gold, silver, and bronze winners of the Clio Awards in advertising for 2000. Drawn from categories ranging from National Campaign to public service, cinematography to music and animation to visual effects, award-winners include Starbucks' "Good morning to you, too," Levi's "Invisible man," Nike's "The morning after," Fatboy Slim's "Praise you," Amazon.com's "Tons of toys," Pepsi's "Play acting," and Sega's "Apocalypse." 2000. 88 min. Video/C 7294

Clio Awards: 40th Anniversary Reel, 1999

Clio Awards: 40th Anniversary Reel, 1999, Part 1: This special 40th anniversary reel showcases award winning commercials from around the globe from the late 1950's through the '70s. Contents: Muriel cigars, Hamm's beer, Alka Seltzer (3 adds), Black Label beer, Timex, Harpo, Pepsodent, Clairol hair color, Mr. Clean, Maxwell House coffee, Kodak (3), Van Heusen shirts, Volkswagen (2), Jamaica travel, Mennen aftershave, Levys bread, Cracker Jacks, Chevrolet, Mustang automobile, Campbell's soups, Salada tea, -Noxzema shaving cream, Benson & Hedges cigarettes, Urban America, Inc., American Motors Rebel, Qantas Airlines, Prince spigetti, Olive soap (Japan), American Tourister luggage, Sunday Times (Gt. Brit.), Coca Cola (2), MacDonalds, Keep America Beautiful, Vitalis (Mohamed Ali), Tryggo Hansa Insurance, Scholl foot spray, Life cereal, Southern Airlines, Bandaids, Cinzano wine, Visa, BASF, Fiat, Federal Express-G.E., Dr. Pepper, Sanyo, Cockburns beer. 60 min. Video/C 6925

Clio Awards: 40th Anniversary Reel, 1999, Part 2: This special 40th anniversary reel showcases award winning commercials from around the globe from the 1980s and '90's, Contents: Wendy's hamburgers, National light bulbs (2 adds, Japan), IBM computers, Dr. Pepper, Pils beer (H. Bogart), National batteries (Japan), British Airways, Apple Computers, Bud Light, Sony TV, California raisins, Hamlet cigars, Volvo (2), Du Pont, Diet Pepsi (Michael J. Fox), Levi jeans (3), Energizer bunny, -Penn tennis balls, Timex, Pentel, Banco do Brazil, Honda Accord, U.S. Health Care, Carling Black label beer, Apples, Pepsi (3), Lexus, Milk, "Don't drink and drive" (2), Sony, Coca cola (2), Visa gold, Braathens safe (Norway), Jeep, Norwegian Cruise lines, "Got milk?, Budweiser frogs, Shellton Mosquite repellant (Italy), Time foto, Nike shoes (5), Pioneer stereo, Japp candy (Jamaica), Caesar's pizza, No-smoking add, Pistachio nuts, Nissan cup noodle, Alka-Seltzer, Miller beer, Sonics basketball-Weather channel, Super noodles, Animal placement, Fox TV channel. 60 min. Video/C 6926

Clio Awards, 1988.

Presents winners of the 1988 Clio awards for best national and international television/cinema advertising. 60 min. Video/C 4809

Cosmetic Advertising of the 60's

Ads: Fabulous fakes (2 adds), Noxzema (7), Yardley (3), Maybelline (4), Cover Girl, Diamond Deb, First hand foam (3), Pretty face, Coty cremestick, Avon (5), Max Factor, Pacquins, Pond's, Fabulash, Desert flower (2), Chantilly perfume, Bourjois, Clairol (2), Crepe de Chine, Sunbeam shavers, Ambush perfume, Hind's lotion, Oh de London cologne, Tigresse & Brut, My Island cologne, Revlon Intimate, Tabu perfume, Hazel Bishop, Jergens lotion. 199?. 45 min. Video/C 6487

Cosmetic Advertising of the 70's

Ads: Revlon (8 adds), Avon (3), Coty (2), Flex conditioner, Oil of Olay (5), Norell perfume, Aziza eye makeup (2), Maxi lip gloss, Pantene shampoo, O.B. tampons (2), Clairol hair dye (2), Vidal Sassoon (4), Faberge (2), Almay deep mist moisturizer, Pretty feet & hands (2), Second debut, Nair, Merle Norman cosmetics, Babe fragrance, Mila cleanser, Esoterica, Alo after tan, Cie perfume, perfume, Dana tabu, Jovan cologne, Max Factor (2), L'Air du temps, Super Lustrous Mascara, Love's baby soft, L'Oreal (4), Maybelline (2), Flicker, Tickle deodorant, Selsun Blue, Nuance, Preference, Vaseline Intensive care, Natural wonder, Rive gauche, Cachet, Lip quencher, Emeraude, Erno Lazlo products, Style light hairspray, Born beautiful hair color, Posner light touch, Loving care, Partage fragrance. 44 min. Video/C 6488

Dot.coms (2000) (London International Advertising Awards)

Presents award-winning Dot.com television commercials from around the world selected in 2000 by the London International Advertising Awards. Furniture.com, Comdisco, Nifty, NorthernLight.com (2 adds), Net Zero, MSN (4), Drugstore.com, Kraft.com (3), Computer.com, BOL (3), GMAC (2), Uproar.com (2), Alcost.com, ActonAce.com, Cvfuturo.com, GoTo.com, Cybercash.com, Petopia.com, O Site (2), Compuserve, Send.com, Checkout.com (4), Kokuyo, Daum Communication, Net Zero, Patagon, MotherNature.com, Celebrando.com, Quokka.com, Amazon. com, )-Coolsavings.com (3), Autotrader.com (2), Kentucky.com (3), Garanti Bank, eCollect.de, Centrum.cz, Beautynet.de, Virgin net (2), DooYoo.de (2), M-Web (3), Wind, Netway, Kondomshop-fun, Settlers.com (2), Ciudad Internet, Free-fr (3), Max.de, GMX, Amazon.de, PointServe.com, Self-Trade, miclub.com, Veryhappypets.de, Aucland, Webmiles.de, RenRen.com, Mover.com, RadioRepublic.com, Gifts.com, Chinese88.com, Yellow Pages, Vitaminic Music, Lusomundo Net. 55 min. Video/C 7309

Golden Oldies [TV commercials]

U.S. Golden Oldies

Contains 50 of the funniest and most memorable U.S. television commercials selected by the London International Advertising Awards organization. Contents: Apple Computer "1984", Federal Express "Fast-paced world", Alka-Seltzer "stomack talk", Barney's "men of destiny", Contac, AMC Pacer, Anti-Defamation League, Xerox, Hunt's tomato paste, Merryll-Lynch "Bull in china shop", Foster Grant, C.L.E.P., Dr. Pepper, Volvo, "Stuck on Bandaids", Drug-free America, Fiat, Lay's Potato Chips, Pepsi, St. Regis paper, Federal, Sunsweet prunes, Zerex, Kaypro computer, Dupont, Nynex, Colt .45, Bartles & Jaymes, Underwood ham, Gun control, Hertz, Billy Beer, Qantas, Benihana, San Francisco Art Inst., Ozite carpets, Tic Tac, Goodrich tires, Excedrin, Great American Soup, Dr. Pepper, Virginia Slims "You've come a long way, baby", Jeno's pizza rolls, Kodak, Noxzema Shave cream "take it off", Coke, Wendy's. 50 min. Video/C 6476

International Golden Oldies - Volume 1

Shows the best in international advertising from the years 1968-1980. Contains the funniest and most imaginative foreign advertising from England, France, Germany, Sweden, Argentina, Canada, Denmark, etc. Includes the famous "boy in the bathtub" Shiseido soap spot from Japan. Contents: Cinzano Bianco (Engl.), Nature conservation (Finland), HBA insurance (Australia), Lego toys (Engl.), Waterman pens (France), BASF tapes (New Zealand), Benedictine liqueur (Engl.), Bess toilet tissue (Ger.), Cadbury caramilk (Canada), Desk top lamps (Jap.), Ford trucks (Argentina), Frolic dog food (Ger.), Lotus tissue (cont'd) (Fran.), Man spray deodorant (Denmark), Natl. Technics tape (Jap.), Mirinda (Phil.), Philips cassette recorder (Fra.), Sunday Times(2) (Engl.), Swish Curtain track (Engl.), Trygg-Hansa insurance (2) (Swe.), Tuf Work boots (engl.), Hanky Panky (Engl.), Denka adhesive (Jap.), Barclaycard (Engl.), Grandee cigars (Engl.), Fiat (Eng.), Coca-Cola (Worldwide), Radio pilot (Fra.), Sony Trinitron (2) (Engl.), Supersoft hairspray (Engl.), Naturalizer shoes (Engl.), Wrights' coal tar soap (Engl.), Fiat (Engl.), John Smith's Bitter (Engl.), British Airways (worldwide), Samsonite (Engl.), F.U. Jeans (Ger.), Walita shavers (Brazil), Eclair pops (New Zealand), Newcastle Brown ale (Engl.), Citreon (Engl.), Tokio Marine & Fire Ins. (Jap.), National bulbs (Jap.), Cockburn's spec. reserve (Engl.), Giroblau banking (Holland), Shiseido olive soap (Jap.). 50 min. Video/C 6477

International Golden Oldies - Volume 2

Shows the best in international advertising from the years 1981-1989. Contains the funniest and most imaginative foreign advertising from Thailand, Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, etc. Contents: Hamlet cigars (Eng.), Thai airlines (Thailand), Aron alpha glue (Jap.), Volkswagen (S. Africa), Radio rentals (Engl.), British Telecom (Engl.), Grundig stereos (Ger.), Sunday Telegraph (Australia), British Airways (Engl.), Natl. Hi-top batteries (Jap.), Siata trucks (Spain), Mates condoms (Engl.), Today Newspaper (Eng.), Philips (Brazil), Tonka toy trucks (Engl.), National bulbs (Jap.), Guardian newspaper (Engl.), Lolly Gobble bliss bombs (Australia), Polyfilla (Engl.), Benson & Hedges (Malaysia), British Rail (Engl.), Amway LOC (Canada), Holsten Pils (Engl.), Evergood coffee (Norway), Trygg-Hansa Insurance (Swe.), Scotsman Newspaper (Scotland), NACAIDS (Australia), Abbot ale (Eng.), Olympikus tennis shoes (Brazil), Fuji film (Ger.), Jarrah coffee (Australia), BASF videotapes (N. Zealand), Krups food mixer (Eng.), Royal Bank of Scotland (Eng.), Bradford insulation (Australia), OSL travel (Eng.), Aguila chocolate (Argentina), Hefty bags (France), Trim pork (N. Zealand), Electrolux vacuum (S. Africa), Banco do Brazil (Brazil), Accurist watches (Eng.), Middelburg steel (S. Africa), Pentel (Spain), Telecom Australia (Australia), Natl. cordless iron (Jap.), Grolsch lager (Eng.), Lego toys (Australia), Levi's (Eng.), Austin Rover Montego (Eng.), LYNX (Eng.), TVE. (2) (Spain). 54 min. Video/C 6478

London International Advertising Awards: 1999 Television/Cinema Winners.

Award winning television commercials for 1999, honoring categories from animation, editing, home furnishing, retail foods, special effects, travel, media promotion and more. Contents: First Union Bank (2 adds), Lipton, Audi, Goodrich Tires, Ameritrade, Guinness, Pepsi, Cracker Jack, Applebox Productions, Salon Selectives, Cheese, Florida Heath, Sony (2), Kraft, Ace Detergent, Heineken, Insurance Corp. of British Columbia, Volkswagen (2), ACER computers, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Gauloises, Tulipan condoms , Help the aged, McDonalds, Liceo cultural Britanico, Gap, Gresham, Qantas, Nightbus, Yellow pages, Top driver, Nike, The Independent. 50 min. Video/C 7303

Lost Treasures of Advertising (Bob Garfield's Ad-thropology)

Today they are regarded as sexist, racist or just plain clueless, but in their day these remarkable ads hardly elecited a second glance. These television advertisements from the nineteen fifties and sixties, interspersed with commentary by critic and journalist, Bob Garfield, open a window on the changing styles, attitudes and cultural values of America. (New York : London International Advertising Awards). Contents: Hai Karate aftershave, Ambush calogne, Chef Boy-ar-dee, Jello Whip 'n chill, Joy (Eddie Lambert, Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van Dyke), Chevrolet (Fred MacMurray), Spring cigarettes, Little hostess buffet, Milton Bradley games, Uncle Ben's quick rice, Virginia slims cigarettes, Diet Rite coke, O.B. tampons, Rive gauche cologne and Mascara, Peter Jackson cigarettes, DuMaurier cigarettes, L&M cigarettes, True cigarettes, Fanta, Reingold beer, Mustang Ford (McLean Stevenson), Black label beer, Colt 45 beer , Kennedy for president, Goldwater for president. 44 min. Video/C 7311

Lost Treasures of Advertising (Bob Garfield's In My Day Job, I'm a Movie Star)

Television advertisements from the nineteen sixties through the eighties, featuring celebrity endorsements which show how the use of celebrity talent in advertising has evolved from its primitive beginnings. Advertisements are interspersed with commentary by critic and journalist, Bob Garfield. (New York : London International Advertising Awards). Contents: Jello and Dream Whip (Carol Channing), Campbell's soups (Dave Marr), Kent cigarettes (Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore), U.S. Commemorative stamps (Ernest Borgnine), Good n' Plenty candy (Jason Alexander), Aramis, Band Aids (John Travolta), Javelin Amer. Motors, Apple computers (Kevin Costner), La Choy Chow Mein (Muppetts), Mattel toyes, Faberge shampoo (Farrah Fawcett), Yardley false eyelashes ("Twiggy"), Lady Clairol (Inger Stevens), Coty Cremestick lipstick (Joey Heatherton), Carling Black label beer (Arte Johnson), Lionel electric cars (Arte Johnson), Coca-Cola (Barbara McNair), Sprite (Gerry Mulligan), Schacker beer (Louis Armstrong), Billy beer (Billy Carter), Awake orange juice (Bette Davis). 32 min. Video/C 7312

Lost Treasures of Advertising (Bob Garfield's "Whoa, Man, Flashbacks!")

Nostalgic television commercials repleat with jingles reveal how the styles and techniques of advertising have changed. Includes examples of forgotten products, early technology adds, offensive product adds, 60's "sophisticat" ads, bombastic ads and more that will make you wince or howl. Commentary by critic and columnist for Advertising Age, Bob Garfield.(New York : London International Advertising Awards). Contents: Chef Boy-ar-dee, Salem cigarettes, Mattel Vrroom bicycles, Jingle jump toy, Happy soup, Hormel tender chunk ham, Firebrand beef strips, Feel free soda, King cola, Viewmaster, Nifty pushbutton binder, National semiconductor Adversary game (Home version of "Pong"), Titanic board game, "Balance of Power" game, Talking shrinkin' violette doll, Labatt's 50 ale, Farmers Insurance (Jack Benny, Dennis Day, Ed McMann in a parody of Peter, Paul and Mary), 7 up Cola, Icee drink, On the wind cologne, Yardley Oh! de London cologne, Hazel Bishop cosmetics, Style Lite hairspray, Pontiac, Rambler, Corvair. 38 min. Video/C 7313

Packaged Foods Advertising of the 60's

Ads: Jello (5 adds), Peanut butter, Birdseye vegetables (2), Campbell soups (7), Austex Chili (2), Green Giant peas (2), Chef Boy-Ar-Dee (6), Underwood spreads (2), French's mashed potatoes (3), Libby's frozen beans and peas (2), Whip N' Chill, Mrs. Pauls (2), Beefaroni, )-Bunker Hill chili, Pepperidge Farm soup, Van Camp seafood (2), My-T-Fine pudding, chow mein, United Fruit bananas, Minute rice, Mrs. Grass soup, Kitty Glover corn chips, Star-Kist tuna, Spaghetti-O's (2), Hebrew national, La Rosa Spaghetti, D-Zerta, Seabrook frozen foods, Heinz soups, Uncle Ben's rice, Pillsbury rolls. 199?. 63 min. Video/C 6490

Packaged Foods Advertising of the 70's

Adds: Souptime (3 adds), Birdseye (3), Jello (2), Foster farms (2), Tuna (4), Continental Kitchens, Ocean Spray, Pizza (5), Knudsen cheesecake (3), Sara Lee, Firebrand Beef strips, Spaghetti (2), Van de Kamp's fish, Manwich, Sugardale meats (2), Mrs. Paul's seafood, Libby's (3), Stouffers (2), Old El Paso, ITT Entrees, Paramount broilers (2), Bread (9), Ball Park franks (3), Ortega tacos, Potato Board, Gold'n plump chicken, Jello pudding, Mrs. Smith's pies, Heinz soup (2), Swanson dinners, Harry & David foods (2), Colonial bacon, Cookin' Good chicken, McKenzies frozen veg, Hillshire Farms (3), Apple Valley meats, McCain french fries, Brown 'n Serve sausages, Lazy Maple bacon, Muller's pasta (2), Libby's pumpkin, Tender Chunk ham (2), Jif Peanut butter, Imperial sugar, Bob evans sausage (3), Weaver fried chicken (3), Tennessee Pride. 50 min. Video/C 6491

Packaged Foods Advertising of the 80's

Ads: Classico sauce, Sea legs (2), Banquet, Blue diamond nuts (4), Kikkoman glaze (2), soups (2), Benihana frozen, Shake and Bake (3), Weaver, Dole Vegs, Polaner, Miracle Whip, Prince pasta, Citterio, Uncle Ben's, Quaker rice cakes (2), Artificial sweeteners (6), Campbell, LaChoy (2), Boars Head (2), California grapes and raisins (4), Oscar Meyer (2), Mash's ham, Betty Crocker (3), Gerber baby foods (3), Perdue (3), Log Cabin, Van de Kamp, Smuckers, Kraft, Celentano, Bread (3), Prepared cereals (5), Mazola, Chiquita bananas, Jello pudding (2), Vlasic dills (4), Heinz ketchup, Pills muffins, Sausage (4), Fowler chili, Budget Gourmet, Gold Kist, Progresso sauce, BirdEye, Heinz Gravy, Swanson. 55 min. Video/C 6492

Public Service Advertising of the 60's

Ads: Mayor's Safety Comm., Nat. Conf/Christians & Jews (3 adds), Save the Children (2), Nat. Council of Churches (6), Mental retardation, United Cerebral Palsy, United Fund (5), Nat. library week (2), U.S. savings bonds (2), Physical fitness, Amer. Chiropractic Assn., Amer. Cancer Society, Atlanta symphony, Amer. Optometric Assn, Amer. Heart Assn., Dept of Commerce, Citizens for Clean Air, Nat. Audubon Society, Big Brothers, U.S. Ski team (2), Ad Council (3), Community Relations Service, Nat. Kidney Foundation, United Nations Assn., Nat. Tuberculosis Assn., Nat. Ski Patrol, India Famine Appeal, Agency for Intern. Develop., Nat. Council on Alcoholism, Cancer Care, Nat. Education Week. 51 min. Video/C 6493

Public Service Advertising of the 70's

Ads: Nat. Alliance of Businessmen (6 adds), Ad Council (2), Alcohol abuse (2), NY State Adoption Service, Nat. Highway Safety (2), Mormons (2), NY/NJ Transplant (3), Anti-Defamation League (2), Alabama Highway Dept., H.E.W, Alcohol Action Project, Nat. Hemeophilia Assoc., Kansas City Chamber of Comm., Keep America Beautiful, Baltimore Trashball, Nat. Kidney Found. (3), U.S. Employment Service (2), United Cerebral Palsy, Cleveland Growth Assoc., United Methodist Church, Phila. Merchants Assoc., Cooperative Extension Service, Red Cross, Gottscho Foundation, Amer. Heart Assoc. (3), Christian Children's Fund, United Way (4), Urban League of Cleveland, Amer. Lung Assoc., Bureau of Land Develop. (2), Boy Scouts (4), R.P. Foundation (2), Michigan Dept. of Commerce, Big Brothers, United Jewish Appeal, Nat. Audubon Soc., Daytop Village, VD prevention, City Center, U.S. Postal Service (2), Arthritis Foundation, Soc. of Amer. Foresters, Virginia Employment Comm., -President's Comm./Mental Retardation. 45 min. Video/C 6494

Public Service Advertising of the 80's

Ads: UJA (3 adds), Mid-America transplant (2), Anti-drug (3), Boston Retarded (2), Nat. Alcoholism, MeckRed Cross, Boating safety, Earthquake pre., PAC/FDA, Homeless St. Louise, Crime Stoppers, Bide-A-Wee, Epilepsy Foundation, Adolescent pregnancy, -MADD, Boston Symphony, Junior Achievement, Nat. Blindness, Big Brothers (2), NY School Volunteer, U.S. Forest Serv., Public Health (4), Food drive, Rosie's Place, DARE, Philadelphia Vet. Fund, Nat. Adopt., Amer. Trauma, AD Council Food St., NJ Foster, Red Cross, NC Child, Chamber Commerce, AARP, United Way, (8), LA Library, Amer. Mental, American Blind, Amnesty International (2), Latter Day (2), Amer. Diabetes, Ronald McDonald, Amer. Cancer, Nat. Safety, Assoc. Children, ASPCA, Church World Serv. 53 min. Video/C 6495

Public Service (2000)(London International Advertising Awards)

Presents award-winning Dot.com television commercials from around the world selected in 2000 by the London International Advertising Awards. Contents: Lorillard, St. John's, Florida tobacco, American Legacy (2 adds), Taiwan earthquake, Apae, Healthy Miss., Greenpeace, Companion animal, Community values, Prosalud (2), Le Club, Philip Morris, Boy Scouts, Orchard Village, GMA Network, SOS, March of Dimes, Child Cancer, Japanese Ad Council, Drug-Free America, Conin Foundation, Bloorview Center, FM Del Sol, UNICEF (3), -De Gordel, Australia Courts Administration, Transport SA (3), MS Association, SPD, Anorexia, Child abuse, Anti-AIDS, SPCA (2), Paris City Hall, Fase AIDS (2), Anti-smoking, SWR-TV (3), National disabled Portugal, Hilfe AIDS, Cancer League, Hamburg alcohol, AECC, Garvin Lust, Guide Dog, Star TV, Stop AIDS, World Wildlife Fund, Austrian Racism, Amnesty International, Road safety, Liberal Party Germany, Animal protection, Government Information Hong Kong, Garvan Institute (2), Kulluna, Sickness Found., ADFOR, Animal Peace, 3rd World Medicine, Discovery Channel, Shanghai pollution, RTA. 55 min. Video/C 7310

Soft Drink Advertising of the 60's

Ads: Tab (5 adds), Coke (10), Pepsi (5), Sprite (4), 7-Up (4), Fanta orange (2), Fanta diet cola, Diet-Rite Cola (2), Sparkletts water, Schweppes Tonic, Fresca (3), Icee, Tahitian Treat, Diet Pepsi, Like, Bubble Up, Faygo Root Beer, Canada Dry bitter lemon. 44 min. Video/C 6496

Soft Drink Advertising of the 70's

Ads: Diet Pepsi (2 adds), Diet Rite cola (3), Pepsi (4), Coke (12), Deer Park water, Feel Free soda, Faygo red pop, Dr. Pepper (2), Shasta root beer (2), Kool-Aid (5), Sugar free RC, A&W root beer, Canada Dry ginger ale, Shasta grape soda, Mr. Pibb (2), 7-Up (5), Royal Crown cola (4), Country Time (2), -Yoo-Hoo chocolate drink, Fresca (4), King cola, Sunkist, Mountain Dew, Capri Sun, Libby's grapefruit juice, Dr. Pepper sugarfree, Mott Clamato juice, Perrarelle water, Montclair water. 45 min. Video/C 6497

Soft Drink Advertising of the 80's

Ads: Coke (9 adds), Pepsi (7), Kool Aid (2), RC Cola (3), Hi-C (2), V8 juice (2), Arrowhead water, Tab, Diet RC (2), Tree Sweet, Pepsi Free (2), Diet Dr. Pepper (4), Saratoga water, Schweppes (2), MJB coffee (3), Mountain Dew, Maxwell House (3), Sanka (2), 7-Up (3), Diet Pepsi (3), Chiquita juice, Nestles Quick, -Supri, Diet Coke (2), Orangina (3), Chock Full (2), Hawaiian Punch (2), Canada Dry (2), Colombian coffee, Welchs, Diet Pepsi, Cherry Coke, Donald Duck OJ, Gatorade (2), A&W (2), Goody Two shakes, Dr. Pepper (2). 57 min. Video/C 6498

Spanish TV Commercials. Part I(1988)

Commercials about your favorite products in Spain. Includes ads for Reynold's Wrap, Kellogg's Corn Flakes, as well as typical Spanish products as Gallina Blanca (dessert), Pepilla (cereal), La Cabana (cheese), along with public service adds on the prevention of drug abuse and the promotion of other public safety issues. Contents: Reynolds, Vespa, Drogas, Spalding, Paredes, Rondel, Estivalia, Pedro Domecq, Visa, Saimaza, Drogas, para que?, Braun, Mopu, Milupa, Knorr, Banco Union, Sarpe, Bitter Cinzano soda, Camy, Sucaryl, Kellogs, Gallina Blanca, Nugget, Opel Corsa, Cimarron jeans, Ginger ale Schweppes, La Cigala, Citroen, Cabana, Polo Royal, Dhul, Jane, Condicion femenina, Toja, Brik, Artespana, Colgate, Renfe, Spontex, Tacto, Banco de Bilbao, -Teatro / Ministerio de Cultura, Telefonica, Dosan, Danone, Nivea creme, La Once, Iberia, Generalitat de Catalunya, Drogas? Simplemente di no, Taifol, Yoplait, Codorniu, Schweppes, Oil of Ulay, Avidesa, Fiat, Braun trial, Peugeot, J'Hayber, Nescafe, Vetiver, Renault, Nestle, Bando Exterior de Espanna, Yoplait, La Casera, Glory viva, Tuc, Trasmediterranea. 1988. 42 min. Video/C 5102

Spanish TV Commercials. Part I(1988)

Presents 90 television commercials from Spain covering such products as Mosto (grape juice), Gior (laundry detergent), Panrico (bread), Froderm (face cream), Basic home de Vichy (Barbie dolls) and many, many more. The film is an insightful look into the daily life of the Spanish people and culture. Contents: Renault, Principe, Arcoroc, Mosto, Temas ocultos, Gior, C&A, Dixan, Panrico, TVE, Friskies, Froderm, Bonka, del, Loteria nacional, Gallina Blanca, Citreon, Conservas miau, Conejo, Ruffles, Ajax, Sunsilk, Bimbo, Nationale, Dan'up, Trident, Michelin, Peugeot, Ike, Spontex, Citreon, Huesitos, Oscar Mayer, Pan ortiz, -BBV, Leche, Chiquilin, Yoplait, Nutriben, Pato WC, Pronto, Alimentos, Diccionario, Aceite Guillen, Clesa, Vision lab, Opel, Enciclopedia, Revilla, Sundy, Volkswagen, Verja, Frudesa, Expansion, Porcelanosa, Pescanova, Ram, Coca cola, Flor, Bilore, Lejia neutrex, Bonduelle, Knorr Quik, Chocolate chips, Sensitis guantes cel, Inespal, Nissan, Yoplait, Equalis de Vichy, McCain, Caserio, Lavax, Pasley, Glassex, Nescafe, Gran Bretana, Copa Danone, Raider, Jamon Revilla, Ariel, Mayonesa, Compensating, Lejia Estrella, Basic home de Vichy, Fantastic, Servi red, Digestive, Frostes. 40 min. Video/C 5103

Toy Advertising of the 60's

Ads: Mattel toys, games, bikes, tricycles (6 adds), Red ball jets, Vac-U-Form, Soaky, Tressy dolls and glamour set (2), Marx (2), Nifty push button binder, Mattel dolls and costumes (4), G.I. Joe (3), -Mister Bubble, Mattel Barbie doll, Etch-A-Sketch, Jingle Jump, Mattel Zero-M weapons set, U.S. Keds (2), Chinese fortune sticks, Likity stik, Fuzzy Wuzzy, Transogram (3), View-Master, Remco Heidi doll, Crazy foam, Gumby costumes, Ideal Toys (10), Elmer's Glue-All, Milton Bradley Toys and games (2). 55 min. Video/C 6499

Toy Advertising of the 70's

Ads: Tonka trucks (2 adds), Hasbro (4), Fisher-Price (6), Nerf (2), Adversary, Boggle (2), AFX (2), Kick 'n Go Scooter, Blockhead game, Stretch Armstrong, Lionel electric trains, Othello (2), Careers game, Durango electric trains, Aerial aces, Xlerators, Aggravation, Matchbox cars and toys (7), Treetots Amusement park, -Mr. Mouth, Power Passers racing sets, Lesney cars, Johnny Bench batter up, Titanic, Kenner toys, Hangman game, Play-Doh, Remco (2), Pathfinder game, Dungeon dice game, Battleship game, Wonder ride-on toy, Tyco Nite-Glow racing set, Mighty Mo's, UR royal game of summer, Tuesday Taylor costumes, Playskool (2), Power passers, Telestar Ranger, Hot cycle, Boggle, Comp IV, Big foot game, Gambler game, Electronic battleship, Toddler games, Sorry game, Cattlemen, Chutes away, Erector sets, Stamp collecting (2), Magic load sound projector, Casino bingo, Tomy Toys (5), Coleco draw video game, Punchline game, Popmatic trouble, Coleco target town, Parcheesi, Marx Ladybug play group, Lakeside toys, Creative Playthings, Gabriel touche. 54 min. Video/C 6500

Toy Advertising of the 80's

Ads: Teddy Ruxpin (6 adds), Sweet secrets (3), Lazar tag (3), Puffalumps (2), Power machines (2), Mattle commercial crazies, Tomy (3), Tonka (6), Doorways to horror, Jitters, Amtoy madball, Fluffy puppies, Fisher Price (5), Tyco turbo train, Gund, Epyx joystick, Questron, Clowny (3), Ubi, Nerf (3), Alf doll (2), Out of context, Bingo bear, Cricket, Legos (3), Othello, Animator, Big Bird, Power machine, Ertl (3), Couch potato, Playmates (3), Pound puppies, Gotcha (2), Nintendo (2), Rubik, Worlds of wonder, Spiral zone, Whodunnit, Viewmaster, Scribble stix, Video art, Smoby, Dino riders, Scrabble, Captain power, VCR sports, Cliff hanger, Trivial pursuit, Pogo ball, Star Com, Visionaries, Sony toys, Stompers, Action Max, Dr. Seuss books. 59 min. Video/C 6501

Windows on Asia-Pacific: Asian Television Commercials

What do television commercials reveal about the non-Western world? This documentary examines how sensibilities differ between East and West as seen through the lens of advertising imagery. TV commercials from China, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, Japan, India, Canada and the Republic of Korea are highlighted with commentary by advertising executives from each of the countries. 1999. 49 min. Video/C 6191

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Abbott & Costello Show: Who's on First

Early comic performances of the comedy team Abbott & Costello taken from the popular television show of the 1950's, the Colgate Comedy Hour. This volume which includes special guest stars Lon Chaney and Sid Fields, features Abbott & Costello's classic skit, "Who's On First?," along with "Don Juan Costello," "Two Tens for a Five," and other hilarious routines. Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney, Jr., Sid Fields. 104 min. DVD 906

All In The Family.

Producer, Norman Lear; director, John Rich. Featuring: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers. Three episodes from one of the first sit-coms to take on controversial social issues. Judging books by covers: Archie ridicules Mike and Gloria's intellectual friend Roger for being gay, but he is straight as an arrow. Archie later discovers that his macho drinking buddy is gay and proud of it. Gloria discovers women's lib: When Gloria demands that Mike start treating her as an equal and he hesitates she takes a bold exodus from the household, leaving Archie to comfort and enlighten his lonely son-in-law. Gloria poses in the nude: When Gloria casts her inhibitions to the wind to pose for Mike's artist friend, Mike (the most free-thinking member of the household) experiences reservations. 1971. ca.75 min. Video/C 6897

Ally McBeal

Contents: Disc 1. Pilot, Silver Bells, Cro-magnon, The Attitude. Disc 2. Theme of Life, The Playing Field. Pilot: Ally's childhood sweetheart, Billy, and his gorgeous gifted attorney wife, now work at the same law firm as Ally. To top that indignity, Ally loses her first case. Attitude: Ally rules out a handsome D.A. as a potential romantic interest, but later relents and sees him again. Cro-Magnon: Ally dates a nude model and defends a 19-yr.-old accused of assault for punching a man who insulted his date. Silver Bells: Ally gets a case involving a threesome seeking a legal marriage. Theme of life: Ally's unorthodox new therapist Tracy advises her to try kickboxing to relieve stress as she defends a doctor from a malpractice suit. Playing Field: Ally tries to follow Tracy's advice as she struggles with conflicts over her "sex appeal." Special features: Preview of Ally McBeal: the official guide ; music video Searchin' my soul by Vonda Shepard. Cast. Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jane Krakowski, Gil Bellows. 1997-1998. 2 videodiscs. 264 min. DVD 824

Amos & Andy (1950's)

TV show of the 1950's, featuring Spencer Williams, Sr., Alvin Childress, Tim Moore, Ernestine Wade, Johnny Lee, Amanda Randolph.

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Kingfish's Secretary; The Society Party. 30 min. each. 999:728

Vol. 4, Antique Shop; Kingfish Teaches Andy to Fly. 30 min. each. 999:729:4.

Vol. 8, Andy's Vacation; Happy Stevenses. 30 min. each. 999:729:8.

Vol. 10, Cousin Effie's Will; The Adoption. 30 min. each. 999:729:10.

Vol. 11, The Kingfish Gets Drafted; Kingfish's Secretary. 30 min. each. 999:729:11.

Vol. 13, Getting Momma Married. In the only two-part episode in the series Kingfish attempts to get his mother-in-law married. 60 min. 999:729:13.

Vol. 14, Young Girls Mom; Broken Clock. 30 min. each. 999:729:14.

Vol. 15, The Kingfish's Last Friend; The Society Party. 30 min. each. 999:729:15

Vol. 16, Christmas Show; Relatives. 30 min. each. 999:729:16

Vol. 18, Amos Helps Out; Sapphire Disappears. 30 min. each. 999:729:18

Vol. 19, Counterfeiters in the Basement; Turkey Dinner. 30 min. each. 999:729:19

Vol. 20, Superfine Brushes; Traffic Violations. 30 min. each. 999:729:20

Amos 'n Andy. The Trouble with Father. Jack Benny Program.

Contents: Amos n' Andy: Introduction of actors to studio audience by producers (6 min.) -- Amos n' Andy: The Rare Coin (27 min.) -- Amos n' Andy: Kingfish Enlists (25 min.) -- Trouble with Father: A Skeleton at the Party (27 min.) -- Jack Benny Program: Benny in the Lineup (25 min.). 199?. 110 min. Video/C 4761

The Beulah Show. Volume One. (Black Artists of the Silver Screen)

Two episodes of the television program by ABC-TV produced in the 1950's. In Dancing Lessons (Director, Richard Bare), Beulah teaches the Henderson's son, Danny, how to dance, and when Danny is stood up by his date, Oriole finds him a blind date. In The Babysitter (Director, James Tinling), Beulah who is babysitting for the spoiled child of Mr. Henderson' business associate, leaves the child in the care of her boyfriend, Bill. Featuring: (1st episode) Hattie McDaniel (Beulah), Louise Beavers, Ruby Dandridge, Ernest Whitman; (2nd episode) Ethel Waters (Beulah), William Post, Jr., Ginger Jones, Dooley Wilson, Butterfly McQueen. 1996. 54 min. Video/C 7008

The Brady Bunch. Volume 1.

Two episodes from the television show, The Brady Bunch, featuring Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Chris Knight, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick, Susan Olsen, Barry Williams. In The Honeymoon (28 min.), Mike marries Carol, merging his family of three sons with that of her three daughters. In A camping we will go (28 min.), the boys pull out all stops to spook the girls from ever wanting to go camping with them again. Episodes originally broadcast in 1969. 51 min. Video/C 6847

Burns and Allen(Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Fred Clark, Harry Von Zell. The format of this delightful show was set in the Burns home. George was cast in the dual role of on-screen narrator and straight man for Gracie's scatterbrained interactions with various people and situations. 1997. 30 min. Video/C 6757

Caesar's Hour (Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris. This highly imaginative variety program featured musical reviews, situation comedies and variety entertainment. The tireless genius, Sid Caesar, led his sidemen of Carl Reiner and Howard Morris in an evening of funny routines. 1997. 60 min. Video/C 6754

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Richard Deacon, Larry Matthews. Contents: Never Name a Duck -- Bank Book 6565696 -- Hustling the Hustler -- The Night the Roof Fell In -- A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own -- Give Me Your Walls. Videocassette release of six episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 156 min. Video/C 8226

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Richard Deacon, Larry Matthews. Contents: The Night the Roof Fell In: Rob and Laura each tells their side of an argument to friends when Rob doesn't come home after a marital dispute. The versions are vastly different. Never Name a Duck: Two orphan ducklings come to live at the Petrie house. When one gets sick Rob and Laura teach Richie lessons on love and responsibility. Videocassette release of two episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 50 min. Video/C 8224

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Richard Deacon, Larry Matthews. Contents: Hustling the Hustler: Will Buddy's younger brother, Blacky, sucker Rob out of $300 bucks during a friendly game of pool before he leaves town? Bank Book 6565696: Rob discovers Laura has a secret bank account. What could she possibly be doing with this extra cash? He decides she must be saving up to buy him a birthday present. Videocassette release of two episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 50 min. Video/C 8223

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Richard Deacon, Larry Matthews. Contents: Give Me Your Walls: Rob ruins the living room wall and then hires an eccentric painter to undo the damage. Man's Teeth Are His Own: Rob visits a new dentist when his dentist friend Jerry is out of town and then tries to hide the offending dental work from him.. Videocassette release of two episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. 50 min. Video/C 8225

Ernie Kovacs. The Best of Ernie Kovacs. Vol. 1

Features: The "crazy" 1812 Overture; a parody of 1950's TV Westerns; the Musical Office; the Kitchen Symphony; the woman-in-a-tub skits; Percy Dovetonsils reads a poem called "Leslie the mean animal trainer;" Wolfgang Sauerbraten selling Pffft spritzer; the bow & arrow blackouts; the "Whom Dunnit" game show. 60 min. Video/C 6570

[The Goldbergs] Sitcoms of the Early 1950's

Contents: The Goldbergs: Marriage Counselor (1953, 22 min.) -- Life of Riley: Foreman for a Day (1953, 25 min.) -- Heaven for Betsy: The Raise (1952, 12 min.). Video/C 4763

Goodness Gracious Me

A British television comedy series presenting a satirical exploration of racial stereotypes in Britain, as seen from an Indian point-of-view. With a stunning stream of sketches and songs this is "the very best of Series 1 plus unseen out-takes.". Series 1 originally transmitted 12.1.98-16.2.98. (PAL format ). 70 min. Video/C 8527

[Heaven for Betsy] Sitcoms of the Early 1950's

Contents: The Goldbergs: Marriage Counselor (1953, 22 min.) -- Life of Riley: Foreman for a Day (1953, 25 min.) -- Heaven for Betsy: The Raise (1952, 12 min.). Video/C 4763

Honeymooners: Little Man Who Wasn't There. Goodnight Sweet Prince.

In Little man who wasn't there Ralph's nerves make him turn to the company psychiatrist for help--the diagnosis: Norton is driving him crazy so to save his sanity, Ralph decides to cut Norton out of his life. In Goodnight sweet prince Ralph has to begin working the night shift and has trouble adjusting his sleeping habits so Alice and Norton scheme to make him sleep during the day. 55 min. Video/C 4033

The Honeymooners Lost Episodes. 1

Contents: Letter to the boss (11/14/53) -- Suspense (1/24/53) -- Dinner guest (5/2/53) -- Ralph Kramden's greatest schemes (bonus episode).

Letter to the boss: Ralph, believing he has been fired, writes a nasty letter to the boss, but then finds out he has been promoted and with Northon's help, attempts to head off the letter, before his boss reads it. Suspense: Ralph overhears Alice rehearsing for a play and jumps to the conclusion that she is plotting to murder him. Dinner guest: In an attempt to gain the favor of his boss, Ralph and Alice invite him and his wife over for dinner. Ralph Kramden's greatest schemes: A parade of the wildest plots, plans and harebrained scenarios ever conconcted by Brooklyn's favorite bus driver. 1953-55. 120 min. DVD 991

The Honeymooners Lost Episodes. 2

Contents: Songs and witty sayings (5/14/55) -- Norton moves in (4/18/53) -- Income tax (3/7/53).

Songs and witty sayings: Ralph's new scheme to earn money leads him and Norton to enter an amateur contest. Then Alice and Trixie also enter the contest over their husbands' objections. Norton moves in: The Nortons are having their apartment painted and move in with Ralph and Alice. Income tax: Ralph has some money to spend and he must decide among paying his income taxes, donating to a church charity, or buying a new bowling ball. 1953-55. 120 min. DVD 992

Honeymooners: My Fair Landlord. Income Tax

In My fair landlord Ralph sees an investment opportunity when he decides to buy a house with Norton as the tenant. After signing a 99 year lease, Norton realizes that he is not living in Shagri-La and tries to break his lease. In Income Tax Ralph is torn among several urges. He has some money to spend and he must decide among paying his income taxes, donating to the church charity, or buying a new bowling ball. 60 min. Video/C 4034

Honeymooners: Better Living Through TV; Mind Your Own Business

Better living through TV: Ralph and Norton go on TV to sell the Handy Housewife Helper. Mind your own business: Because he follows Ralph's advice, Norton loses his job, but he seems to be doing so well as a steam iron salesman that Ralph wants in on the action. Two episodes of the honeymooners, originally broadcast Nov. 12, 1955, and May 26, 1956. ca. 50 min. Video/C 6610

I Love Lucy: Job Switching. Fashion Show.

In Job Switching Ricky and Fred become house husbands while Lucy and Ethyl get jobs in a candy factory with hilareous results. In Fashion Show Lucy talks her way into modeling at a celebrity fashion show, thinking she'll keep the duds. 51 min. Video/C 4031

I Love Lucy: Lucy Does a TV Commercial. Lucy's Italian Movie.

In Lucy does a TV commercial Lucy connives her way into doing a TV commercial for an alcoholic health tonic. The tongue-twisting name gets her into trouble and sampling the elixer during multiple takes doesn't help. In Lucy's Italian movie Lucy, while traveling in Italy, is offered a part in a movie. Thinking the movie is about wine-making, she sets off for a vinyard to do some research for the role, and quickly finds herself in a vat of trouble. 51 min. Video/C 4032

I Married Joan. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.

I married Joan: In this comedy Joan yearns to become an actress, but when she tries to do a television commercial she discovers acting is far from the glamorous profession she expected. Includes commercials for General Electric refrigerators. Burns and Allen show: In this episode "The Swami", Gracie thinks she must divorce George when a fortune teller says she will have a second husband. So George, aided by his friends, uses a swami outfit to straighten Gracie out. Includes milk commercials. 60 min. Video/C 4027.

I Married Joan. (Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Joan Davis, Jim Backus. Two "I married Joan" episodes back to back featuring the slightly wacky merry adventures of Joan Davis and Jim Backus starring as Judge and Joan Bradly Stevens. Getting in and out of trouble in this fast-paced half hour was Joan Davis' trademark. 30 min. Video/C 6758

Jack Benny Show. (Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Eddie Anderson, Don Wilson. The format for this show was well honed after two decades on radio. The transition to television was easy with Jack's personality well established including his stinginess, his vanity about his age, his ancient "Maxwell" automobile and his lousy violin playing. 30 min. Video/C 6758

I Remember Mama(Classic Television: Your Favorites From the 1950's)

Featuring Peggy Wood, Judson Laire, Dick Van Patten, Rosemary Rice, Robin Morgan. One of the earliest TV family comedies, this half hour told the story of a Norwegian-American family and their experiences in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. 30 min. Video/C 6756

[Life of Riley] Sitcoms of the Early 1950's

Contents: The Goldbergs: Marriage Counselor (1953, 22 min.) -- Life of Riley: Foreman for a Day (1953, 25 min.) -- Heaven for Betsy: The Raise (1952, 12 min.). Video/C 4763

Make Room for Daddy. (The Golden Years of Television)

Peter Pan / written by Mac Benoff; directed by Sheldon Leonard; produced by Louis F. Edelman -- Wyatt Earp visits the Williams / written by Henry Garson; directed by Sheldon Leonard; produced by Louis F. Edelman. One of the longest running television comedies, this program starred Danny Thomas as Danny Williams, a soft-hearted husband and father who was constantly being upstaged by his bratty yet lovable children. Programs originally telecast between 1953 and 1971. 58 min. Video/C 6779