The 50 Best ‘SNL’ Commercial Parodies of All-Time
But one building block of that episode has survived for nearly 50 years: the commercial parody that follows the host’s monologue. Back in October of 1975, George Carlin’s routine about the differences ...
‘SNL’s’ Anniversary Gift to NBC: Classic Sketches Turned Into Commercials, Including The Californians and Please Don’t Destroy
To lure advertisers to the 50th anniversary of "SNL," NBC launched its efforts in 2023 -- months ahead of the debut of the event ...
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What’s Cool At School? – A Henderson flag football player stars in a Super Bowl commercial
What’s Cool At School? How about starring in one of the most talked about commercials from this year’s Super Bowl! Set in the 1980s, the commercial ...
For 50 years, Long Island has been a favorite target of 'Saturday Night Live' laughs
From Theresa Caputo to Amy and Joey and our unmistakable accent, Long Island has been the source of innumerable "SNL" gags ...
Inside the Cable TV Hospice: Can NBCUniversal’s Divorce From MSNBC, Syfy, E! and More Prolong the Life of Once-Popular Channels?
As NBCUniversal sends MSNBC, Syfy, E!, USA and more to SpinCo, can it prolong the life of once-popular channels?
China flexes it media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda
But in recent years, Beijing has sought to expand beyond roads and skyscrapers and has made a play for the hearts and minds of African people. With a deft mix of persuasion, power and money, Beijing ...
20 of the most iconic Super Bowl commercials of all time
From State Farm to Bud Light, brands spend millions on Super Bowl ads each year. Here are the ones we're still thinking about ...
$8 million for 30 seconds: Tracking the staggering rise of Super Bowl ad costs
According to the site superbowl-ads.com, a 30-second spot on CBS during the first Super Bowl cost just $42,500. One of the ...
Norwegian, MSC Cruises borrow an 80s idea from Carnival
A-list celebrities have been associated with the cruise industry since the 1980s when TV show host Kathie Lee Gifford made a ...
LL Cool J Brings Back Iconic Smash Hit to 'Knock Out' Cancer in Super Bowl Ad
The rapper’s 1991 hit “Mama Said Knock You Out” provides the soundtrack for Pfizer’s cancer-busting commercial.
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Atlanta music venue that drew big artists in 1980s torn down
Atlanta is known for its music scene and some iconic venues. One long-forgotten night spot drew big name artists in the 1980s, but now the building is coming down. The legendary Moonshadow Saloon ...
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Gripping 'Vietnam: The War That Changed America' focuses on personal tales, raw footage
In "Vietnam," Broyles, a screenwriter who went on to create the 1980s TV series "China Beach," and one of those platoon members share their reflections on those tense times, as they emotionally ...