Hi. I am Robin Mandel, daughter of the the Artist who made many of these illustrations. His name is Saul Mandel. I have the original art. You can see it on Facebook @SaulMandelArt
+Robin Mandel That's so cool! I actually collect and display ad and illustration art. Most of the stuff I've acquired I've gotten from Heritage Auctions in Dallas, TX.
The song was called "Happiness Is", written especially for Kent in 1965 by Paul Parnes and Paul Evans; the Ray Conniff orchestra and chorus recorded it [minus the Kent references] for their Columbia album of the same name in 1966, and it became a moderate hit for them. The drawings were by Roy Doty, who also illustrated their magazine ads as well.
+Barry I. Grauman My father, Saul Mandel must have worked with him on this. Many of my father's art is shown here. You can see an Original @SaulMandelArt on FaceBook. My father passed away in Aug 2011, I think he was 86. I would love if you could add his name to your comment. You can also find a documentary my dad & sister created by putting "Saul Mandel" in the RUclips search. Thanks.
These commercials ran in 1967-68 era. I remember this as I tried to draw the characters displayed. I was not successful, really don't have a talent to draw. Hearing these ads really brought back some memories, though.
There's a theory floating around that John Williams "borrowed" the "To a Smoker, It's a Kent!" music for the theme to RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. I have to say, it sounds a lot like it to me.
Yes, there is more than a slight similarity between this and John Williams' theme from Indiana Jones. I used to go to a record store (remember those?) which had a list of all the John Williams music and their "inspirational sources" which included many obscure 19th century Russian composers. Fortunately dead composers can't file lawsuits. Having just heard the WIlliams music on the radio, I searched for the Kent commercial here and am glad to know, WarrenParkwoodLinden, that you also noticed the similarity.
The very first time I went to see "Raiders of the Lost Ark" back in 1981 and I heard the opening theme I thought immediately that it sounded like the Kent cigarette commercial.
Me too. It`s been bugging me ever since I saw that movie, and finally occurred to me to look on youtube. it`s way more than a "slight" similarity. A few rhythmic adjustments and you have the Indiana Jones theme. It`s rather amazing there was no law suit (think George Harrison with "My Sweet Lord" vs. "He`s so Fine"). This takes nothing away from Williams` genius as a musician, and in any case, I doubt strongly that any influence oh him from the commercial was conscious. What is amazing is that it does not happen more often.
I remember a later Kent commercial done in the same style, same music, but with narration: it featured a detective, like Sherlock Holmes, and the speaker sounded like a gumshoe - remember it?
Sometimes when I have to retreat from the newest onslaught of political correctness, I watch ads like these. Thanks for posting, the world was a better place back then.
Any claim that Williams copied the Indiana Jones theme from this is just crazy. the tunes are similar but its not plagiarism. The Indiana Jones Theme is waaaaaaaay more epic and valiant while this is jaunty and happy go lucky. Besides all great composers, writers and artists get inspiration from somewhere, who are we to decided where they get it from?
This is an incredibly great tune and catchy. But the comparisons are just a little too clunky, off-kilter. Even the first couplet, which does not have to rhyme an ENT is often weak. "To an R.N., it's a resident?".
The repeated words. like "wave wave wave" were a little clunky, but most of them are quite clever, and "off kilter" enough that you don't know where they're going until the payoff.
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amazing that 50 years later this song was running around in my head
I don't smoke, I'm just a fan of old TV commercials like these. Cool upload.
And you should be.
I'll say one thing: these companies sure came up with some jingles that get stuck in your mind.
Hi. I am Robin Mandel, daughter of the the Artist who made many of these illustrations. His name is Saul Mandel. I have the original art. You can see it on Facebook @SaulMandelArt
+Robin Mandel That's so cool! I actually collect and display ad and illustration art. Most of the stuff I've acquired I've gotten from Heritage Auctions in Dallas, TX.
The song was called "Happiness Is", written especially for Kent in 1965 by Paul Parnes and Paul Evans; the Ray Conniff orchestra and chorus recorded it [minus the Kent references] for their Columbia album of the same name in 1966, and it became a moderate hit for them. The drawings were by Roy Doty, who also illustrated their magazine ads as well.
That's the Ray Conniff Singers in these commercials
Roy Doty, who drew these illustrations (including the magazine ads), recently died at age 92.
Barry I. Grauman was he a none smoker??
+Barry I. Grauman My father, Saul Mandel must have worked with him on this. Many of my father's art is shown here. You can see an Original @SaulMandelArt on FaceBook.
My father passed away in Aug 2011, I think he was 86. I would love if you could add his name to your comment. You can also find a documentary my dad & sister created by putting "Saul Mandel" in the RUclips search. Thanks.
+Barry I. Grauman Sorry to hear.
+Robin Mandel Thanks for the info!
The Ray Conniff Singers!!!
These commercials ran in 1967-68 era. I remember this as I tried to draw the characters displayed. I was not successful, really don't have a talent to draw. Hearing these ads really brought back some memories, though.
+senorkaboom My father was one of the original Artists on this campaign! Saul Mandel
+Robin Mandel 👍👍👍👍👍 😁
There's a theory floating around that John Williams "borrowed" the "To a Smoker, It's a Kent!" music for the theme to RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. I have to say, it sounds a lot like it to me.
Since I watch this video, I have had it stuck in my head and can't stop watching it. Or whistling to it D:
Despite the product these ads were something I looked forward to every year!
There's a commercial running now with a "happiness is" theme song and whenever I hear it I think of this old Kent ad.
Yes, there is more than a slight similarity between this and John Williams' theme from Indiana Jones. I used to go to a record store (remember those?) which had a list of all the John Williams music and their "inspirational sources" which included many obscure 19th century Russian composers. Fortunately dead composers can't file lawsuits. Having just heard the WIlliams music on the radio, I searched for the Kent commercial here and am glad to know, WarrenParkwoodLinden, that you also noticed the similarity.
The very first time I went to see "Raiders of the Lost Ark" back in 1981 and I heard the opening theme I thought immediately that it sounded like the Kent cigarette commercial.
Me too. It`s been bugging me ever since I saw that movie, and finally occurred to me to look on youtube. it`s way more than a "slight" similarity. A few rhythmic adjustments and you have the Indiana Jones theme. It`s rather amazing there was no law suit (think George Harrison with "My Sweet Lord" vs. "He`s so Fine"). This takes nothing away from Williams` genius as a musician, and in any case, I doubt strongly that any influence oh him from the commercial was conscious. What is amazing is that it does not happen more often.
Written as "Happiness Is" by Paul Evans
Anyone else note a similarity between this song and the "Indiana Jones" theme?
So this is where the ":^)" came from
Love these!
I remember a later Kent commercial done in the same style, same music, but with narration: it featured a detective, like Sherlock Holmes, and the speaker sounded like a gumshoe - remember it?
The soundtrack at 4:15 was included on TeeVee Toons' compilation LP/CD, "Television's Greatest Commercials". All of these spots were seen in 1966.
Back when commercials were entertaining, now they want to make them as irritating as possible.
Sometimes when I have to retreat from the newest onslaught of political correctness, I watch ads like these. Thanks for posting, the world was a better place back then.
Class of 1901
To an assassin, it's the president...
hahahah i don't know why but i find this song really silly
Any claim that Williams copied the Indiana Jones theme from this is just crazy. the tunes are similar but its not plagiarism. The Indiana Jones Theme is waaaaaaaay more epic and valiant while this is jaunty and happy go lucky. Besides all great composers, writers and artists get inspiration from somewhere, who are we to decided where they get it from?
With the benefit of hindsight, these commercials were obviously aimed at children.
This is an incredibly great tune and catchy. But the comparisons are just a little too clunky, off-kilter. Even the first couplet, which does not have to rhyme an ENT is often weak.
"To an R.N., it's a resident?".
Emmett McAuliffe If a nurse doesn't have anyone to take care off, she very well can't get paid, now can she?
The repeated words. like "wave wave wave" were a little clunky, but most of them are quite clever, and "off kilter" enough that you don't know where they're going until the payoff.