Debut Commercials - Part Two

About this episode

This episode revisits the first commercials ever produced for iconic products like the Big Mac and Barbie.

It’s part two of our episode that revisits the very first commercials ever produced for famous products. From the very first commercial for something called the Big Mac, to the first TV ad for a new doll called Barbie, we take a trip back in time.  Including the very first commercials starring a couple of struggling actors who would go on to win Academy Awards.  We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the off-chance you  don’t ,  subscribe ad-free here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Terry O'Reilly

Topics covered

• commercials
• advertising history
• famous products
• media
• pop culture

Keywords

• commercials
• advertising
• Big Mac
• Barbie
• history
• Academy Awards
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Big Mac, Barbie

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