Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I was wondering if this was the one you meant, barclycon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barclaycon 569 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hi Michael. Thanks for that. It not the particular one I was after, although it's definitely Richard Briers on the voice-over. I believe he became the voice of 'Griffin' the Midland Bank symbol - probably until it became HSBC! I've had a few messages from people and I'm starting to think that it was the British Insurance Association adverts that I was remembering. Featuring Fred and his family: "Get the full strength of the insurance companies around you!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 "Get the full strength of the insurance companies around you!" That's what I remember. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 A couple of adverts that produced irritating catch phrases: TV Times - in the early 1960s there used to be a cartoon of a family driving home in a car, not sure what time they had to be home in time for their TV programme. The kids would shout: 'Quick, dad, it's on now!'. Then grandma would say 'Slow down, George, it's on at 6.30' (or whatever). So whenever you were asking someone to take their time over doing something it would be; 'Slow down, George!' Cadbury's Drinking Chocolate - in the advert some would ask what time it was - 'Chocolate time!' So whenever anyone asked you the time... Aaargh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Drinka pinta milka day. But don't say it to an Italian, or they'll slap you for taking the p**s.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Sadly, every time Mrs C and I are confronted by one of those annoying electronic road signs that stupidly exhort us to SLOW DOWN because a junction is ahead, we always recite together "Slow down George, it doesn't start till 7· 20!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 If I remember rightly the whole thing ran like this - [Wife] - "Faster, George - that programme starts at 6.15." [Granny - from the back seat] - "Slowwww down, George. It doesn't start till 7.20." [Kids - sticking their heads out of the windows] "Quick, daaad - it's on now!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 "Get the full strength of the insurance companies around you!" http://www.tellyads.com/show_movie_vintage.php?filename=VA0733 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 #54 The Hot Chocolate ad I remember is "Hot chocolate, drinking chocolate" and someone running home in the rain as the jingle gets faster and faster. Not forgetting "We are the Ovalteenies" And PPPPPPPPPPick up a Penguin! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barclaycon 569 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks littlebro. That's definitely the series of adverts. There was a later one if I remember rightly. Thanks for the link. Definitely British Insurance Association. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivor Thirst 120 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 1001 cleans a big big carpet for less than half a crown... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 How many of us put a Tiger in the tank? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivor Thirst 120 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Never did - I was going well with Shell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 You didn't Get Away with Super National? (Which later became a hit for Georgie Fame). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Only the crumbliest, flakiest chocolate,tastes like chocolate never tasted before...... ooo er And all because the lady loves Milk Tray The man from Del Monte he say yeeeeeesss! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sue C 24 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Who remembers 'Don't forget the Kiora, Arora'? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barclaycon 569 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Wasn't that a cinema advert ? Like the 'tasty' Westlers hot dog. Cinema adverts used to be hysterical - especially when they had the 'locally made' adverts. One TV jingle I always remember is Opal Fruits (now called Starburst) Opal Fruits made to make your mouth water Fresh with the tang of citrus, four refreshing fruit flavours Orange, lemon, strawberry, lime Juicy chewy Opal Fruits Made to make your mouth water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 'Trebor Mints are a minty bit stronger - well, they're not all that strong really - but very refreshing.' I suppose it's a sort of tribute to those responsible that this sort of rubbish has stuck in our minds after all these years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 whats the word for toffee.........................sharps!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivor Thirst 120 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 You're never alone with a Strand.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 And 'never go without a Capstan' (cue for a scene of a car driving off with a ship's capstan fastened to the back). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Say It With Flowers.....Interflora Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Wrigley spearmint gum stick it up your bum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Whitbread Big Head the pint that thinks it's a quart(P*ss) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 The best ad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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