What was the first television commercial?

TDC	It was for toothpaste (in the 1950's I think.) Jan 28 01, 8:13 PM

billfay

It was on WNBT in New York in 1941 for Bulova watches. Jan 28 01, 9:24 PM

ajdale

TDC is probably thinking of the first commercial on British TV, broadcast in 1955 it was for 'Gibbs SR' toothpaste and featured a tube of toothpaste in a block of ice. Jan 28 01, 11:23 PM

salami_swami

Bulova Watches was the world's first television commercial in 1941. They paid only four dollars to have it shown. Clearly, it was shown to be a great success... Just look at all the commercials now! :-D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulova_Watches Feb 28 09, 11:36 AM

zbeckabee

Also see Question #106183: http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question106183.html Jun 09 09, 1:52 PM

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