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A Politically Incorrect TV Promo Ad You'd Never See Today
I came across this ad in an old 1955 TV Guide and immediately thought, "Wow, that would never run today." I can only imagine what the reaction would be if this were published now. Never mind the "Whiteman and The Indian" reference. Lon Chaney, who played the Native American, was not even Indigenous!
It's definitely a sign of how much things have changed. 
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Speaking of politically incorrect, this 1975 ad would also not pass muster these days. The "R" word is definitely no longer one that's allowed, let alone in a promo. Ironically, it was for a good cause. 
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I see Geraldo was collecting money for Republicans even back then
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newsguy1 wrote:
I see Geraldo was collecting money for Republicans even back then
Ouch! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I see Geraldo was collecting money for Republicans even back then
Fantastic.
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I see Geraldo was collecting money for Republicans even back then
Nasty, but made me laugh! Thanks newsguy1!
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There are other Canadian radio ads from the 50s that I've found that I would never dare to post here. They depict Black people in some of the most offensive ways possible, including a series of "Little Black Sambo" stereotypes. Some also involve extreme stereotypical depictions of Indigenous people. And then they say why you should listen to them. The stations included are CJON in St John's, Nfld. and CFRB right here in Toronto.
From a modern perspective, it's simply incredible to contemplate that this was not only normal, but these images were being used to advertise radio stations! Thank God those times have changed. But it's astounding to think this stuff was once acceptable.
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Does anyone remember when Pillsbury introduced Funny Face powdered drink mix in 1965 to compete with Kool-Aid. Two of the flavours were Injun Orange wearing a single feather and Chinese Cherry complete with buck teeth and slanty slits for eyes. A year or so later they were replaced with Jolly Olly Orange and Choo-Choo Cherry.
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Some of these are unbelievable.
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Some of these are unbelievable.
A few thoughts. Welch's Grape Juice/Jelly replaced Winston as a sponsor of the Flinstones after Pebbles was born. The Johnny Seven OMA was advertised endlessly on Network Saturday Morning Cartoon shows in 1964-65. Did you recognize the young boy at the end of the Funny Face drink ad? Johnny Whitaker who played Jody on Family Affair.