Commercials That Created Stars

For 30 seconds at a time, television commercials enter our rooms with one shot at making a lasting impression. Wendy's "Where's the beef?" ad made audiences laugh, while the 1971 pollution prevention public service announcement struck an emotional chord with its portrayal of a Native American crying. Many commercials seem destined only to annoy viewers, but every once and awhile, one defies short attention spans and our penchant for channel flipping to enter the cultural zeitgeist. They... Full Story