132. American Institute of Architects "PSA" (00:57)

Date:
19uu
Main contributors:
American Institute of Architects
Summary:
A public service announcement from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in which the song "America the Beautiful" plays ironically over still images of trash, poverty, and destitution in an inner city ghetto. An offscreen male narrator says that if the viewer does not think the song and pictures go together, they need to "change the pictures." The narrator states that the AIA is "trying to" enact this change. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

133. American Machine and Foundry "Join a Woman's League" (01:00)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
American Machine and Foundry
Summary:
An advertisement for American Machine and Foundry women's bowling league in which three women play a bowling game while a jingle describes the brand's triangle symbol. Submitted for Clio Awards category Corporate.

134. AMC Pacer "Shell" (01:02)

Date:
1975
Main contributors:
American Motors
Summary:
An advertisement for the AMC Pacer in which an offscreen male narrator describes how the vehicle is wide despite being small. The car's wideness is demonstrated when a full Chevy Nova is shown fitting comfortably into the Pacer's outer frame. One of the winners of the 1975 Clio Awards.

135. American Red Cross "Blood...Disaster...Help" (00:21)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
American Red Cross
Summary:
A blood bag is shown as a narrator informs the audience of the countless number of New Yorkers’ lives saved through the Red Cross. The narrator ends the commercial by asking the audience for their support.

137. American Red Cross "untitled" (00:20)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
American Red Cross
Summary:
A fire flickers as a narrator states how the Red Cross helps New Yorkers made homeless by fire.

138. Betsy McCall [unknown title] (01:03)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
American Toys
Summary:
An advertisement for Betsy McCall dolls in which a jingle plays as images of the doll in various settings frame the outline of a dancing woman. A teenage girl addresses the camera about the many fashion accessories available for the doll line. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

139. Popi Dolls [unknown title] (01:02)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
American Toys
Summary:
An advertisement for Popi dolls in which an offscreen narrator describes the product over scenes of a teenage girl swapping new hairdos and outfits on her doll. A jingle plays about how Popi can "pop" apart to be fitted with various accessories. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

140. Billy the Bounce [unknown title] (01:00)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
American Transistor Toy Corporation
Summary:
An advertisement for Billy the Bounce toys in which an offscreen narrator enthusiastically describes the uses for the product over sped-up footage of two kids bouncing, playing, swimming, and balancing atop the toys. Submitted for the Clio Awards.