Manhattan Transfer TV Commercial - Akai

Manhattan Transfer TV advert, for Akai hifi & video. Recorded in 1981 in London for Akai Uk Ltd. Filmed at Bray Studios, Director was possibly Ridley Scott (confirmation required)

[@ajaugenti1976]

I love The Manhattan Transfer!!!!!!!!!☺

[@Ukedc259]

Remember this so clearly - Jeez. Hadn’t thought of this for 40 years

[@stebenj1]

NOT directed by Ridley Scott, but produced by RSA2 - owned by RS. Director here was Howard Guard, shot at Bray Studios. How do I know? I created the commercial for AKAI UK - agency Benjamin Benjamin Ass.

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

I'm not sure about AKAI is OK ? ..ok is a by word for ordinary hardly a recommendation to buy over a competitor ...too much emphasis on word play. ...Great brand in its day with an enthusiastic following Excellent tape products from the reel to reel era

[@gsherlock]

I remember this advert so well, cool.

[@InflatablePlane]

Sweeeeet. Have that reel to reel in the ad too :D.

[@jamiegoddard4411]

Loved the Manhattan transfer Akai ad so chic and slick was 11 when shown on tv where does the time go I'm 45 now

[@lensessions4714]

For more than 30 years I couldn't figure out what Alan Paul said at the 8 second mark. (I eventually made Google my friend. D'oh.)