Remember when ads were more sexist, more violent, more un-PC, and told a story? Of course you don’t, you all weren’t born yet.
1960. Colt .45.
An epic spot. Here's the 2nd ad from the campaign where our hero waits in the middle of an air strip.
Ad agency: W. B. Doner.
1964. Xerox.
The first ever Xerox commercial was this one featuring a little girl making a copy to show folks how easy the copier was to use.
Xerox's competitors cried bullshit, and network officials asked original Mad Man George Lois to try again.
The above commercial was Lois' response.
Read more on the story here.
1967. American Motors.
A modern day Noah.
Ad agency: unknown. If you know, comment.
1960s. Braniff Airlines
From the glory days of air travel.
The commercial was created by Mary Wells of Wells Rich Greene.
