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One of if not the longest episode (not counting the two-parter). Not quite a Not Brand X, but it could have been and still been a perfectly acceptable length. Apologies to Katherine O'Neill Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield.

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The Hard Sell, Episode Eighty: Communications

Advertising: the rattling of a stick in a swill-bucket? Welcome to the show where the stick rattles back: The Hard Sell. Adverts from history, treated with the respect they deserve. This episode: The Hard Sell visits the US of USA for a special Have a Break cocking a snook or snook-like appendage at our American cousins! Featuring dogs with fleas, rebel milk, not even proper surfing imagery and rustic bollocks, because Pepperidge Farm remembers! Further temptations: bobthefish.org.uk If you enjoy this video why not become a Patron, or at least buy us a coffee? patreon.com/applemask ko-fi.com/applemask

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Chris Oakley

Some great Buzby adverts there that I haven't seen before. I didn't realise he (it?) became so stylised in the end. My memory of Buzby is distinctly felt-tipped... Also totally agree with the comments about the Harry Enfield adverts for Mercury. They're absolutely brilliant, but I found myself laughing at the comedy of it all rather than listening to the message that was being conveyed. Perfect example of an advert being a bit too clever for its own good.