Classic YouTube Videos, Movie Trailers, TV Commercials

The Egg and I- Movie Trailer (1947)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:00 +0000

Movie trailer for the 1947 film The Egg and I starring Fred MacMurray, Claudette Colbert, and Marjorie Main. It tells the story of a young married couple who become chicken farmers. Marjorie Main was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. While watching this film, it is hard not to think of the 1960s TV sitcom Green Acres.

The Secret Garden- Movie Trailer (1949)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:43:00 +0000

Movie trailer for this 1949 film starring Margaret O'Brien, Herbert Marshall, and Dean Stockwell. It tells the story of a young orphaned girl in India who returns to live with her reclusive uncle in England. There she finds a secret garden and soon afterwards her life and the lives of those around her change. This film was released on April 30, 1949.

The Naked City- Movie Clip (1948)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:08:00 +0000

This clip from the 1948 film noir The Naked City shows the police arriving to investigate the homicide of model Jean Dexter, who had been discovered by the the housekeeper Martha Swenson (Virginia Mullen). In 2007, The Naked City was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.

If It Ain't One Man (1933)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:19:00 +0000

In this clip from the 1933 film Sensation Hunters, Arline Judge sings "If It Ain't One Man". The song was written by Bernie Grossman and Harold Lewis.

A Day at the Zoo (1939)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:25:00 +0000

This funny animation features a trip to the "Kalama Zoo" where the animals and narrator offer up lots of one-liners and gags. Tex Avery and Mel Blanc provide the voices of the animals and the narrator is Robert C. Bruce.

Whipsaw- Movie Trailer (1935)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:00 +0000

Movie trailer for the 1935 film Whipsaw starring Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy. It follows the story of a group of jewel thieves, including Vivian Palmer (Myrna Loy). A government official named Ross McBride (Spencer Tracy) travels with them posing as a thief. In time, Vivian Palmer and Ross McBride fall in love.

Breakdowns of 1936- Classic Movie Breakdowns

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:41:00 +0000

In this annual in-house blooper reel, Warner Brothers showcases movie bloopers not released to the public. Stars featured include Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Bette Davis, Kay Francis, Leslie Howard, and Pat O'Brien.

Surabaya Maid- Jack Hylton and His Orchestra

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:51:00 +0000

Watch as Jack Hylton and His Orchestra play the 1920s foxtrot classic "Surabaya Maid" in this vintage clip dating back to 1926.

Showbiz Pizza Place Commercial (1983)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:36:00 +0000

This commercial for Showbiz Pizza introduced Dragon's Lair, their new video game attraction. This was a laserdisc video game published by Cinematronics in 1983 and featured animation created by ex-Disney animator Don Bluth.

White Castle Commercial (1982)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:52:00 +0000

This classic commercial for White Castle features a man on an airplane with a box of White Castle hamburgers that he is taking to his aunt. Unfortunately for her, they never make it. Features the tag "The taste some people just won't live without".

The 'Burbs- Movie Trailer (1989)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:02:00 +0000

Movie trailer for the 1989 film The 'Burbs starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, and Carrie Fisher. It tells the story of Ray and Carol Peterson (Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher), the perfect suburban couple who become suspicious of new next-door neighbors, the Klopeks.

Lucille Ball- TV Hall of Fame (1984)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:36:00 +0000

This clip from the first Television Hall of Fame special in 1984 opens up with Desi Arnaz, Jr and features Lucie Arnaz as she celebrates her mom's entry into the Television Hall of Fame. It also has great shots of Lucy and husband Gary Morton in the audience.

Ford LTD Brougham Commercial (1973)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:06:00 +0000

This 1973 Ford LTD Brougham Commercial compares the car with the Jaguar XJ6 Sedan. It shows the same "luxury" features that both cars offer but highlights the much cheaper price.

9-Lives Cat Food Commercial (1979)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:08:00 +0000

This animated 1979 commercial for 9-Lives Cat Food features Looney Tunes character Sylvester The Cat. According to Sylvester, this cat food is "worth riskin' your life for".

Kentucky Fried Chicken Commercial (1978)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:46:00 +0000

This commercial for Kentucky Fried Chicken dates back to 1978 and features the tag "It's nice to feel so good about a meal".

Night Moves- Movie Trailer (1975)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:20:00 +0000

Night Moves follows the story of a retired professional football player turned private investigator (Gene Hackman) who is hired on to what seems to be a standard missing person case. Finding her only exposes a much more complicated case involving murder. This film stars Gene Hackman, Jennifer Warren, Susan Clark, and Melanie Griffith.

Klean & Shine Commercial- Florence Henderson

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:02:00 +0000

This 1975 commercial for Klean & Shine features Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch) promoting this spray cleaner. The actress was featured in several different product commercials in the 1970s.

Chevrolet Vega Commercial (1971)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:09:00 +0000

This commercial features the line of 1971 Vega cars including the Vega Sedan, the Vega Hatchback Coupe, the Vega Kammback Wagon, and the Vega Panel Express. The tagline for this spot is "The Little Car That Does Everything Well".

Campbell's Pork & Beans Commercial (1961)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:05:00 +0000

Classic commercial from 1961 for Campbell's Pork & Beans. The spot features two mechanics who finish up and enjoy a great meal with Campbell's Pork & Beans. This commercial is introduced by Jon Provost & Lassie stating that after the show, instructions will be given on how to receive a free spaghetti bib.

The Night of the Iguana- Movie Trailer (1964)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:46:00 +0000

Movie trailer for the 1964 film The Night of the Iguana starring Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, and Deborah Kerr. It tells the story of defrocked Reverend T. Laurence Shannon (Burton) who works as a tour guide and lives in Mexico. He leads a busload of middle-aged Baptist women on a tour of the Mexican coast and comes to terms with the failure haunting his life.

Zenith Console Color TV Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:43:00 +0000

Classic commercial from 1965 for the Zenith Console Color TV. The commercial shows off the craftsmanship involved in making the TV and showcases several different console cabinet designs. Features the tag "The quality goes in before the name goes on".

Bufferin Commercial- Joan Fontaine (1966)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:06:00 +0000

This classic 1966 commercial for Bufferin features actress Joan Fontaine. She shows the benefits of using Bufferin instead of regular aspirin and ends with "Take Bufferin, I do".

Dodge TV Commercial- Lawrence Welk (1957)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:49:00 +0000

Dodge-Plymouth was the title sponsor of The Lawrence Welk Show and this promo announces “The Lawrence Welk 30 Day Selling Spree”. The spot features the Swept-Wing '57 Dodge automobiles.

Coca-Cola Commercial (1954)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:04:00 +0000

Classic promotion for Coca-Cola featuring "Coke in the Bottle" which aired in 1954. The announcer states that "everyone is buying more and more because Coke in the bottle is a natural".

Mounds Candy Bar Commercial (1957)

noreply@blogger.com (RetroWatch) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Vintage commercial for the Mounds Candy Bar made by the Peter Paul Candy Company which aired in 1957. The end of this advertisement also promotes Mounds Miniatures. The slogan was "Indescribably Delicious".

I read an interesting side note regarding this slogan. Per Wikipedia:

The original slogan, "Indescribably Delicious" was created when Mounds ran a contest to come up with the best two words to sell a candy. Leon Weiss, the person who came up with the slogan, won $10, while Mounds went on to use the slogan in advertising and on the wrappers, still continuing today.