“The Great Entertainer.”
Two spots today featuring Jackie Gleason for General Electric television sets. First, Gleason appears as Joe the Bartender while introducing the first color portable TV to hit the USA. The spot aired in September of 1973.
After that, Gleason is Reginald Van Gleason III in a commercial airing in December of ’73. And awaaay we go!
Previously on 70s Spots: Max For Men Hair Styler & Mennen Skin Bracer (Joe Frazier, 1972)