Early Meow Mix commercial - 1970's (2K film scan)

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0186

Notes: Early Meow Mix commercial - 1970's [Sent some home movies off to a vendor for scanning and sent this commercial to them to see what they could do with it. Our first HD video on the channel!] Meow Mix was introduced in 1974 by the Ralston Purina company. It is now owned by The J.M Smucker Company [VO]Introducing new Meow Mix from Purina. It's the only cat food with three flavors cats love best in one package. One is tuna, one is liver and one is chicken. Each flavor is a separate bite-sized morsel so your cat gets three separate foods instead of one. A bowl full of variety. Just what he's always wanted. Meow Mix tastes so good, cats ask for it by name.[/VO] [cat]Meow![/cat] From a 16mm print

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Shotlist & Visual Analysis

The still from the early Meow Mix commercial features a vintage aesthetic typical of the 1970s, likely showcasing cats or highlighting the product in a playful way. The 16mm film's graininess adds to the nostalgic feel, reflecting the era's advertising style. Meow Mix, introduced in 1974, became popular for its catchy jingle and appealing to cat owners through an engaging presentation.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the early Meow Mix commercial features a vintage aesthetic typical of the 1970s, likely showcasing cats or highlighting the product in a playful way. The 16mm film's graininess adds to the nostalgic feel, reflecting the era's advertising style. Meow Mix, introduced in 1974, became popular for its catchy jingle and appealing to cat owners through an engaging presentation.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

Introducing new Meow Mix from Purina. It's the only cat food with the three flavors cats love best in one package. One is tuna, one is liver, and one is chicken. Each flavor is a separate bite-sized morsel, so your cat gets three separate foods instead of one. A bowl full of variety, just what he's always wanted. Meow Mix tastes so good, cats ask for it by name.