From Betty White to Stevie Wonder, these ads bank on the familiar
(NEWSER) - Yes, there were still the requisite ads using slapstick violence to get a laugh, or objectifying women—but the reigning theme of this year's Super Bowl commercials was nostalgia. Thanks to the economy, many advertisers used familiar faces to pitch products, writes Stuart Elliott in the New York Times . A few of the most notable, which you can watch in the gallery:
- Snickers: Featuring Betty White and Abe Vigoda.
- Teleflora: Uses the voice of Don Rickles.
- Volkswagen: Stevie Wonder makes an appearance at the end.
- HomeAway: Brings back the Griswolds of Vacation fame.
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