We have a place outside Chama, NM. I remember what a big deal this commercial was back then. The Cumbres & Toltec used to use those old snowblowers (they had two) to clear a short section of track to take people out on short winter rides, they wouldn't clear the whole line to Antonito. The bar in the commercial is Foster's which is still there. We knew the bartender in the commercial, she was the actual bartender at Foster's. I remember she'd get $200 or so each time this played.
I don't know if anyone notices but the black guy who operated the train was Hal Williams, who played Officer Smith (Smitty) on Sanford and Son. Just keep your eye open it takes a split second in the engine and when he sits down with his coworker towards the end.
I'll be damned if that doesn't sound like Orson Wells narrating this. He was doing the cheap wine ads at this time so at least on this he didn't have to show his face. I don't know for sure if it's him but it sounds exactly like him.
The funny thing is, this was filmed on a tourist railroad that operates steam locomotives. I believe they operate these "snow specials" only a couple of times each winter.
Therefore, Miller's implication that this is "typical railroad work" and they head for a Miller when they're done is pretty weak. It's about the same as implying a couple of airline pilots heading to "Miller time" when they're done flying a plane, except their plane would have to be one built by the Wright Brothers.
@Rickat1964 You ever even seen snow, Billy Bob? Yeah, tracks can get drifted higher than the damn train up here. Read up on stuff before shooting off your uneducated comments.
Anyone know if the following Miller Beer commercial is on youtube or anywhere? The one where a sports team in a locker room makes a rookie sing, expecting it be funny; but he sings the Miller song so well they all get real quiet and then give him a lot of respect and acceptance.
excellent observation sir. your keen eye for detail is the mark of a true beer connoissuer.thank you for enlightening some of our younger less experienced beer drinkers on this most serious of matters.
I'm looking for a Miller commercial - probably from the 60's or early 70's - "when it's time to relax Miller stands clear (beer after beer)....." All male vocal, nice and slow, beautiful to listen to. Any idea where I can find it?
...when it's time to relax...one beer stands clear, beer after beer...Mil-ler tastes to great to hurry through...if you've got the time - we've got the beer...Miller!
not the right one - it goes back farther in time - no people or trains, etc. - just scenery and a beautiful male chorus. I'm begining to think I'll never find it. Thanks for trying.
Miller is a wheat beer, not a rice beer. That would be Bud or Coors. Miller is a good honest beer at a good price, or so goes their commercials. Not the greatest beer in the world, but compared to its mass produced rivals, it is far superior. Try some Leinenkugel's, a small Miller subsidiary if you want some really good beer.
Good eye. My grandparents are from NM and took me on that train ride on vacation when I was little. We got these carved wooden whistles that sound like train whistles in the gift shop. Woo woo!
IF YOU'VE GOT THE TIME WE'VE GOT THE BEER! MILLER BEER!
ICETVNetwork 1 day ago
What a grouch...
Rickat1964 2 weeks ago
@KaiserHudson67, thank you for setting me straight.
Rickat1964 3 weeks ago
We have a place outside Chama, NM. I remember what a big deal this commercial was back then. The Cumbres & Toltec used to use those old snowblowers (they had two) to clear a short section of track to take people out on short winter rides, they wouldn't clear the whole line to Antonito. The bar in the commercial is Foster's which is still there. We knew the bartender in the commercial, she was the actual bartender at Foster's. I remember she'd get $200 or so each time this played.
davecooks 1 month ago
I don't know if anyone notices but the black guy who operated the train was Hal Williams, who played Officer Smith (Smitty) on Sanford and Son. Just keep your eye open it takes a split second in the engine and when he sits down with his coworker towards the end.
sinbad799 3 months ago
@sinbad799 yeah he sure is
JxT1957 3 months ago
best beer!!!
theresnohulkamaniacs 4 months ago
Don't you mean Sludge Weiser?
TheCheezhead15 4 months ago
the champagne of bottled beer
JxT1957 5 months ago 9
Boys, now that we've plowed the tracks, let's go get plowed!
MervynCruddy 7 months ago 5
@MervynCruddy Now your talking!
Johnnyrod19666 7 months ago
I'll be damned if that doesn't sound like Orson Wells narrating this. He was doing the cheap wine ads at this time so at least on this he didn't have to show his face. I don't know for sure if it's him but it sounds exactly like him.
Gossage54 7 months ago
It's Miller Time somewhere in the world!!
TimelordR 8 months ago
Forget about enjoying a smoke with your Miller beer now, it is against the rules of the New World Order Conspiracy.
rainbowschild 9 months ago
DOESN'T WORK....BEER ADS HAVE TO BE FUNNY
TheHAMMER77777 1 year ago
The funny thing is, this was filmed on a tourist railroad that operates steam locomotives. I believe they operate these "snow specials" only a couple of times each winter.
Therefore, Miller's implication that this is "typical railroad work" and they head for a Miller when they're done is pretty weak. It's about the same as implying a couple of airline pilots heading to "Miller time" when they're done flying a plane, except their plane would have to be one built by the Wright Brothers.
kjclark1963 1 year ago
Yes, hangover in a bottle....this bud's for me...and I live in the shadow of the main brewery!
0mnib0t 1 year ago
How did they come up with a job plowing railroad tracks anyway?
Rickat1964 1 year ago 9
@Rickat1964 You ever even seen snow, Billy Bob? Yeah, tracks can get drifted higher than the damn train up here. Read up on stuff before shooting off your uneducated comments.
KaiserHudson67 3 weeks ago
lol the bartender is wearing a shiny windbreaker, everyone has facial hair, dear God this was a long time ago.
tharock220 1 year ago
Thank you, Jimmy Carter, for finally legalizing home brewing...
VinylShellacLover 1 year ago 2
it's miller time
goobert3 1 year ago
I don't really have the time... but I'll still have a beer.
databeer 1 year ago
Would you stand in front of a locomotive with 20 foot spinning blades?
mercmarc 1 year ago
@mercmarc Maybe after a few Millers. LOL
quirpco 10 months ago
I sure remember these commercials when you have guys working up a sweat and relax with a Miller Beer.
frankd1965 1 year ago
If you got the time we've got the beer, Miller Beer.
buzzlewie 1 year ago
In railroad work back in the 70's Miller Time and time were the same.
ThePretzelHead 1 year ago
I am a railfan so I respect the D&RGW snow plow, way to young to drink anyways
TheRailRoadkid 1 year ago
Anyone know if the following Miller Beer commercial is on youtube or anywhere? The one where a sports team in a locker room makes a rookie sing, expecting it be funny; but he sings the Miller song so well they all get real quiet and then give him a lot of respect and acceptance.
TomBrooklyn 2 years ago
CLASSIC!
dubleb1 has a hilarious miller ad 2.
dubleb1 2 years ago
brought back happy memories of the 70s....thanx for posting, sir!
elgaspo 2 years ago
excellent observation sir. your keen eye for detail is the mark of a true beer connoissuer.thank you for enlightening some of our younger less experienced beer drinkers on this most serious of matters.
jamiirali1 2 years ago
I GOT THE TIME!
caterpillero 2 years ago 2
Cause the foam looks cool....of course!
renodavid 2 years ago
So good I got to do it twice.
default99telecom 2 years ago
Anheuser Busch-GM / Coors-Ford / Chrysler-Miller
CreativeCritisizm 3 years ago
Hells yeah Bro (moonstomper13) Miller time is just around the corner can't fuckin wait! WHHHHOOAAA w00t w00t
kwhooligan 3 years ago
my brother and I have miller time every fri after work. MILLER TIME!!!!!!
moonstomper13 3 years ago
Miller Beer-
If you're not working- you're drinking.
tubgirl8000 3 years ago 2
I dare someone to prove this wrong
fixationreturns 2 years ago
Some random guy on a bus I took sung this for an entire 20 minutes drunkenly. Made my friggin day.
MarsPhoenix63 3 years ago 2
Its Miller Time!
Deloreanfan1981 3 years ago
I just finished a 355ml 4.7% MGD bottle and now on a Miller High Life 750ml Can 5% enjoy!
mikederda 4 years ago 3
blue moon belgian wheat ale is better..
sincityskywalker 4 years ago
Another American company gone... SAB South African Brewing owns it now!!!!!! Drink Budweiser--still American owned
hetzii 4 years ago
I would drink Bud, if it don't taste like shit...
bigchevy80 4 years ago 3
agreed!
mikederda 4 years ago 2
Actually, a great deal of Anheuser Busch stock is foreign owned, not American.
WorldClassBeverages 4 years ago
Budwiser is crap! Oh,yeah!
mikederda 4 years ago 7
I'm looking for a Miller commercial - probably from the 60's or early 70's - "when it's time to relax Miller stands clear (beer after beer)....." All male vocal, nice and slow, beautiful to listen to. Any idea where I can find it?
heidi1946 4 years ago
...when it's time to relax...one beer stands clear, beer after beer...Mil-ler tastes to great to hurry through...if you've got the time - we've got the beer...Miller!
Harry44Callahan2 4 years ago
not the right one - it goes back farther in time - no people or trains, etc. - just scenery and a beautiful male chorus. I'm begining to think I'll never find it. Thanks for trying.
heidi1946 4 years ago
Miller is a wheat beer, not a rice beer. That would be Bud or Coors. Miller is a good honest beer at a good price, or so goes their commercials. Not the greatest beer in the world, but compared to its mass produced rivals, it is far superior. Try some Leinenkugel's, a small Miller subsidiary if you want some really good beer.
bkhavn 4 years ago
Miller is not a wheat beer. There's now wheat involved in brewing it. Corn, yes. Wheat, no.
WorldClassBeverages 4 years ago
I wonder if those are actual railway and bar workers or if they are just actors.
Either way "It's Miller Time!"
SagitarianVeggie 4 years ago
haha. it seems you never had real beer. miller is based on rice. and this is the problem. try pilsener urquell or chezch budweiser. this is beer!
easyflow 4 years ago
Sam Adams is best tasting. u guys should try Sapporo
Bigstarrocker9 4 years ago
That was filmed in Chama, NM on the Cumbres & Toltec
SkipW 4 years ago
Good eye. My grandparents are from NM and took me on that train ride on vacation when I was little. We got these carved wooden whistles that sound like train whistles in the gift shop. Woo woo!
plasmadis 2 years ago
How weird. I was thinking the same thing. I've been on that ride and it's awesome! Never done it in winter, but I'd love to.
It's Miller time!
EVILELVIS1 2 years ago
(SkipW) You are correct, sir. Been there, done that. What a beautiful ride.
EVILELVIS1 2 years ago
Bwahahah! "The BEST TASTING beer you can find"???
...Must not be searching for very long...I wonder how these guys would react to Heineken or Sam Adams?
jpowell180 4 years ago