Famous Hamburger Commercials

Americans have had a ongoing love affair with the hamburger. Popeye's Wimpy stated, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today!" The hamburger was first introduced to America by German immigrants in early to mid nineteenth century. The first restaurant reported to have sold a hamburger in the United States was in an elite New York establishment called Delmonico's in 1834. It was called the "Hamburg Steak." The hamburger gained national popularity in the 1920's when it was introduced by White Castle with an extensive marketing campaign. Since that time, there have been many memorable hamburger commercials. Here are a few...

Where's the Beef?

Some of you may remember the 1984 Wendy's commercial "Where's the beef?" In it, three elderly ladies gaze on an oversized bun with a tiny beef pattie in the middle and insist on knowing, "where's the beef!" USAToday.com reports this commercial chosen as one of the top ten commercials of all time.

We fell in love with that little old lady who dared ask such a question! Actress Clara Peller became an overnight sensation! http://www.spike.com/video/wendys-commercial/2423864?cid=YSSP

Have it Your Way

What do Americans want out of their hamburgers? Most fast food restaurants including Wendy's, McDonald's, and Burger King advertise quarter pound beef patties and they all claim to be 100 percent beef. So, the question may no longer be "Where's the beef?" Maybe it is "How do you like your beef?" Who can forget the Burger King commercial, "Have it Your Way?" Hold the Pickles, Hold the Lettuce...Special orders don't upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way! One commercial features a "Supreme's-like" group and their rendition of this now famous 70's hamburger jingle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mEXV7D4qNE

You Deserve a Break Today

Looking to those golden arches of McDonald's who can forget the lovable Ronald McDonald, Grimace and the Hamburgler. The Hamburgler once dreamed everything he touched turned to cheeseburgers. Oh no he didn't! He touched Grimace!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv3y4ceOn1Q&feature=PlayList&p=A6E2D399E509F082&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3

Or this famous tune? "You deserve a break today, so get up and get away, to McDonald's! http://www.yourememberthat.com/media/150/You_Deserve_A_Break_Today/

Of course, you can't say McDonald's without talking about "two all-beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UWq26V01po&NR=1

The Crave Case

Okay, you White Castle fans! This list could not be complete without the cravings of millions of Americans for those tiny small square burgers called "slyders!" Harold and Kumar risked life in limb on a road trip to White Castle in the 2004 movie , "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmSvLOLy0gY

Ever wonder what you can do with those crave cases that hold 30 of those delicious White Castle burgers? Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6yzTeHmGI

Sources:

http://www.mywire.com/a/Oxford-Enc-Food-Drink-America/Hamburger/9476067/?&pbl=252

http://www.spike.com/video/wendys-commercial/2423864?cid=YSSP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mEXV7D4qNE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv3y4ceOn1Q&feature=PlayList&p=A6E2D399E509F082&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3

http://www.yourememberthat.com/media/150/You_Deserve_A_Break_Today/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmSvLOLy0gY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6yzTeHmGI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UWq26V01po&NR=1