You can tell they love America because they keep showing footage of a majestic bald eagle instead of…wait what do they make? Apple pie? I wanna say something with waffles. Well never mind. I love America and I love Whirlpool.

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I remember seeing this commercial on my DVD of the “Star Wars Holiday Special.” Actually there were several ads aired on that 1978 program attempting to reassure viewers about the state of American manufacturing. Signs of the times, I guess.