In My Write Mind

08.30.05

It All “Ads” Up

Filed under: Classic Television

nullThis week, the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame unveiled its nominees of TV commercial icons for induction into its fold. Now, let me say this… ever since I got TiVo, I hardly ever — and I mean EVER — watch commercials anymore. A few weeks back, someone asked if I’d seen a specific commercial and I looked at them as if they asked if I’d seen Os.ama Bin L.aden perform at the Garden. I was clueless. These days, I only watch commercials when it’s absolutely necessary (read: during live sports telecasts), and even then notsomuch as I usually use those as bathroom or refreshment breaks. So, sorry to today’s television advertisers… I’m.not.there. LOL (more…)