The Frankenstein Monster has been a reliable pitchman through the years, “scaring up” business for everything from candy and beer to shoe polish and condoms. In 2003, a very laid-back Monster pushed Osteo Bi-Flex, a pain relief supplement for arthritic, achy joints.
The TV ad featured a brief black and white lab scene in the traditional Universal style. The actor wearing the greenish makeup is David Combs.
With thanks to E. Francis Kohler
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That youtube links to a pretty funny battery commercial with "Howie" & the bride.
ReplyDeleteIs that b&W footage from anything?..looks like the real stuff..
ReplyDeleteLOL..Tai Chi Franky
Have you seen the Monster Cafe? Has some great stuff of Frankenstein...
ReplyDeleteOsteo Bi-flex really filmed a commercial with an actor dressed as Frankenstein? That is awesome, but not as swesome as some of the make-up done on the actors in Fangoria’s frightfest.
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I remember seeing this commercial on TV ONCE, and I thought it was the coolest commercial ever.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've ever seen the print ad, thanks for sharing.
When was the last time Hollywood did a decent Frankenstein film, or even a parody of that matter? The entertainment industry should move from Vampires & get on the Frankenstein train. Conan O'Brien has been the only with desire to use Frankenstein in a few bits on Late Night & The Tonight Show. I like how Frightfest has focused on pig monsters & more cannibal flicks. Some of the films are already arriving in 3 days at Blockbuster.
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