You just don’t get abstract art. You have to get the art of the early 60s, where hardedge painting was cool. They combined it with a rather strange animation. I’d say its much cooler then current ones
Ew…. I could only take about 60 seconds of it and had to turn it off. Yuck… I can’t believe they put that kind of crap on TV back in those days. I understand they didn’t have the technology we do today, but jeeze it looks like an acid trip. lol
the television western series BONANZA(which was telecast in color)often featured spots as the sponsor of the show,which also featured cast members like Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, and Dan Blocker introducing a brand new Chevrolet product. FYI: Chevrolet was the sponsor of the show during its entire 14 year run on NBC from 1959 until 1973.
“THE DINAH SHORE CHEVY SHOW” (which was telecast in color) often featured two-minute spots for her sponsor, so this one was probably seen on her series as well….
Wow, this takes me back – way back! I expected Dinah Shore to sing the song, it was as much as an icon of Chevrolet as Chevrolet was of America in those days. Most interesting were the graphics. This was of course pre-CGI and was all done with film based photos through “darkroom” magic and we thought it was awesome. Nowadays it looks like kindergarten cut-outs, how times have changed. Great memories, thanks Joe!
You and David(FeetToeBandito) would get along so well, he’s into cars the same as you. He once rebuilt (restored?) an old Camero or some little sports car from the sixties. He says there are so many junk yards and salvage businesses in his area that he can find a part to nearly any kind of car you could think of, so keep him in mind during your future restoration projects.
This is one of the best TV commercials I believe to have ever been made and not a word is spoken. Must have been for a “Color Spectacular” because it is a 2 minute commercial and, obviously, is in color.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Wonder why kids started doing acid in the 60′s…
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
You just don’t get abstract art. You have to get the art of the early 60s, where hardedge painting was cool. They combined it with a rather strange animation. I’d say its much cooler then current ones
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Ew…. I could only take about 60 seconds of it and had to turn it off. Yuck… I can’t believe they put that kind of crap on TV back in those days. I understand they didn’t have the technology we do today, but jeeze it looks like an acid trip. lol
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
rocky and bullwinkle made better cars
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
probably too many dexies….
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
This spot was done by former Disney animation artist Eyvind Earle.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Looks very similar to the animation from Rocky and Bullwinkle. I bet there is a good chance that Jay Ward Productions did the artwork on this ad.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
the television western series BONANZA(which was telecast in color)often featured spots as the sponsor of the show,which also featured cast members like Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, and Dan Blocker introducing a brand new Chevrolet product. FYI: Chevrolet was the sponsor of the show during its entire 14 year run on NBC from 1959 until 1973.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
the golden days of GM
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
this looks like someone’s acid trip.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
“THE DINAH SHORE CHEVY SHOW” (which was telecast in color) often featured two-minute spots for her sponsor, so this one was probably seen on her series as well….
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Loved listening to that jazzy music. I never owned a 61 (my first car was a 63 Impala). I now own 2 Subarus
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Very jazzy commercial, especially for 1961.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
simply awesome, from an european perspective. we never got such refined commercials.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
love that jet-smooth ride!
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
I simply love this commercial, it is so amusing, after seeing it I really want to buy a nex chvrolet!
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Wow, the year I was born. Sounds like “I Dream of Jeanie” theme!
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Wow, chevy smoked pot back in those days, I’m not saying they quit, either.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
Wow, this takes me back – way back! I expected Dinah Shore to sing the song, it was as much as an icon of Chevrolet as Chevrolet was of America in those days. Most interesting were the graphics. This was of course pre-CGI and was all done with film based photos through “darkroom” magic and we thought it was awesome. Nowadays it looks like kindergarten cut-outs, how times have changed. Great memories, thanks Joe!
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
You and David(FeetToeBandito) would get along so well, he’s into cars the same as you. He once rebuilt (restored?) an old Camero or some little sports car from the sixties. He says there are so many junk yards and salvage businesses in his area that he can find a part to nearly any kind of car you could think of, so keep him in mind during your future restoration projects.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
This is one of the best TV commercials I believe to have ever been made and not a word is spoken. Must have been for a “Color Spectacular” because it is a 2 minute commercial and, obviously, is in color.
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
That commercial is trippin’!
January 21st, 2010 - 04:38
To me the ’61 model Chevrolet is the prettiest Chevy ever made! Never owned one, always wanted to!