An iconic ad, and an early example of commercials becoming a highlight of the Superbowl.
1984: Wendy’s – Where’s the Beef?
Clara Peller went on to become a minor celebrity after delivering the famous line, “Where’s the beef?”
1992: Pepsi and Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford was one of the hottest women on the planet in the early 90’s, and she left quite an impression on the Superbowl audience with this classic ad for Pepsi.
1993: McDonald’s “The Showdown”
Michael Jordan and Larry Bird engage in an incredible game of Horse for a McDonald’s Big Mac and fries.
1995: Budweiser Frogs
An iconic ad from the iconic beer company. You couldn’t go anywhere for months afterward without hearing someone imitate it.
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