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National Airlines - Fly Maggie's Two 747s to New York

Vintage, cool (and rather sexist) commercial from the early 1970s by National Airlines. This airline, and many others had a period where they played on the idea that everyone should be able to look...  
 
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jimdep333 (3 months ago) Show Hide
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I remember flying on a National 747 from JFK to Miami in the early 70's. Less than a half full plane, a hot meal and WIDEBODY domestic service. Thanks to jimmy carter flying has become greyhound in the terminals and in the sky. Good God. Every time I have to fly now I thank him sarcastically under my breadth at check in!!!!!!!!
acfiorentina (2 months ago) Show Hide
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Hello. I see your point, but I believe one should also consider how cheaper is flying today, compared to 30 years ago or more. Usually a pro has its con...
wtflol3657 (7 months ago) Show Hide
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''fly me''
now whats THAT supposed to mean?
RaldyV (8 months ago) Show Hide
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I saw a TV show about this commercial...

I believe there was a Women's Rights Protest, one of the protestants had a Sign that said "Go Fly yourself, National".
glimmer2158 (9 months ago) Show Hide
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I believe this commercial was the inspiration for the 'I'm Mandy, Fly Me' song by 10cc.
piedmont252 (10 months ago)
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unico (10 months ago) Show Hide
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Hey, she's a Mecha Musume!

How freakin awesome is that?!
PsyberKayos (10 months ago) Show Hide
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Glad this wasn't "National Transit" or some other train company... "Ride Maggie. Ride National."
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acfiorentina (2 months ago) Show Hide
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lol

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