That Hamburger Helper Chili commercial is evil. But the Time designer phone does look quite stylish. Much more stylish than the lame phone currently in my house that doesn't work when the power goes out...also more stylish than my dad's over-priced iPhone.
"Sign up to pay for a magazine that you can read online for free, and we'll send you a phone that you have to plug into the wall and that you can't play Angry Birds on!". Yeah, I know this is 20 years old, but I can't help but think that.
It's been years since I've seen Family Ties, but I'm pretty sure that's a Very Special Episode.
Homemade chili doesn't take that long to make. And even if it did, I'd still prefer it over Hamburger Helper.
Hmm, the Sports Illustrated football phone does sound intriguing...but I'm really into color options when it comes to free telephones acquired through magazine subscriptions.
And I have to say, I'm still reeling over all the color options on the Time Magazine phone. A rich red, a great gray, beautiful blue and a wonderful white? So many choices! And it's a "designer" phone. I don't know what that means, but it sounds fancy and expensive!
That Hamburger Helper Chili commercial is evil. But the Time designer phone does look quite stylish. Much more stylish than the lame phone currently in my house that doesn't work when the power goes out...also more stylish than my dad's over-priced iPhone.
MattTheSaiyan 7 months ago
"Sign up to pay for a magazine that you can read online for free, and we'll send you a phone that you have to plug into the wall and that you can't play Angry Birds on!". Yeah, I know this is 20 years old, but I can't help but think that.
It's been years since I've seen Family Ties, but I'm pretty sure that's a Very Special Episode.
Homemade chili doesn't take that long to make. And even if it did, I'd still prefer it over Hamburger Helper.
MeInTX 1 year ago
A redial button????? Sign me up for that Time subscription!
gleeb0278 1 year ago
I'll pass on the Time designer phone...gimmee a Sports Illustrated Football phone.
pika23 2 years ago 3
Hmm, the Sports Illustrated football phone does sound intriguing...but I'm really into color options when it comes to free telephones acquired through magazine subscriptions.
And I have to say, I'm still reeling over all the color options on the Time Magazine phone. A rich red, a great gray, beautiful blue and a wonderful white? So many choices! And it's a "designer" phone. I don't know what that means, but it sounds fancy and expensive!
80sCommercialVault 2 years ago 4
tell the truth the only reason all men ordered the sports illustrated was for the swim suit edition they sent.
Dragnmastralex 2 years ago
"But not totally unexpected." Funny line by Mr. Spock.
00bean00 2 years ago
4:18 I bet after 20 years of being converted to wireless phone handsets, people will want corded phone, just for the nostalgic feel.
DesolateMinds 2 years ago
Time offers "convenient home delivery" (5:44).
gli7utubeo 2 years ago
Staged? nah looked pretty real to me haha!
bostonbrawla 2 years ago
My first phone back in 1992 looked like the phone in the Time commercial, but mine was "almond" color.
mst3kanita 2 years ago
my bonnie business is boomin' ! haha <3!
and the bonanza commercial was absolutely priceless! <333
xodramaxo 2 years ago 3
*bastard (typo!)
holbrooke7 2 years ago
I'm surprised they got away with saying "basrard" in a commercial back then. I don't think you could really get away with it NOW, to be honest...
holbrooke7 2 years ago
'My bonnie business is movin' LOL
101Frenchkisses7 2 years ago 3
I remember how my parents told me how back then telephones were rented by the telephone providers.
halcaannen 2 years ago 2
I know -I'M- impressed whenever I see someone who has a Time magazine subscription, I'd be even more impressed if they had that phone.
That "They grow coffee here" line has always been in the back of my mind, and now I know where it comes from. Another mystery solved.
enjime 2 years ago 6
Gotta love funny Scottish hats.
troodon311 2 years ago 4
what the hell was up with giving away a phone with magazine subscriptions? Remember the god awful Sports Illustrated football phone?
"Its a telephone inside of a football!"
Baunzee 2 years ago 4
Honey, you'll never guess where I'm calling from!
pandaKrusher 2 years ago 4
bastard son ROFL
averagejustin 2 years ago 7