It'll sell a million ...

Noble readers of this blog will know that I have more than a passing interest in the evolution of advertising. Well, here by way of experiment, are a couple of short sponsor ads from the "DEATH VALLEY DAYS" TV show from way back in the dark ages. Take a look, and when you've finished rolling on the floor and weeping, let me know what you make of it. What were they thinking?

http://youtu.be/qycmMfmdKbY

AND

http://youtu.be/5BVzc3ptk68