Classic Burger King Ad

8Apr2008 Filed under: Ads, Commercials, Food Author: The Retroist

I recently moved to the Midwest. After getting used to snow again I started to explore and was thrilled to find a classic BK right down the block from me. Its not as cool looking as the location in this ad, but it warms the retro-cockles of my vintage heart. These places are like a magnet to me. If more fast food joints looked like this I would be about 100 lbs heavier and dead.

If they bring back the animated Burger King — retro funeral invites will be forthcoming.

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9 Responses to “Classic Burger King Ad”

Jim
April 8th, 2008 at 10:34 am

I used to have a stuffed Burger King doll from this era. Wish I still had it.
The Retroist
April 8th, 2008 at 10:46 am

Lucky - I had a stuffed Ronald McDonald - which was tough since I was always more a BK eater.
Metal Misfit
April 10th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

Where in the midwest are you at?

What year was this commercial from?
The Retroist
April 10th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

I now live the great state of Illinois. Big change, but i got my seasons back which is nice I had all 4 of them just this week.

I think the commercial is from the mid to late 1960s.
Metal Misfit
April 11th, 2008 at 10:40 am

Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from my fairly recent home of Michigan! Ahh… I love the snow and winter. It’s nice to have it all back after living in Florida for so long.
Jim
April 11th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

I’d say the spot is from the early-mid 70s. I think I got my BK doll in ‘73 or ‘74.
The Retroist
April 11th, 2008 at 12:36 pm

The early 1970s might make more sense Jim. I thought it was like 67-69, but it more probably from 69-72.

Tried to find a pic of you doll online. No luck yet.
Janet
July 16th, 2008 at 10:53 am

I found the a stuffed burger king doll at a garage sale recently, it’s the 1973-74 version. Is this what you are talking about?
The Retroist
July 17th, 2008 at 5:58 am

That sounds like the one Janet. Great find! Do you have a pic?

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