Alka Seltzer - Spicy Meatball!

Alka Seltzer - Spicy Meatball!” commercial originally debuted in 1969 and became an instant classic with its timeless catch phrase, “Mama Mia! That’s-a one spicy meatball!”
Despite its popularity, when the ad originally aired product sales actually decreased. People were confused as to what the ad was for; many believed that it was for spaghetti sauce rather than Alka-Seltzer. Soon after, the company returned to using jingles and slogans in its ads.
While time has served Alka-Selter well, this ad is still plagued by the same confusion it experienced 45 years ago.
Magdalini's Meatballs was the name of the "product" and the Ad Agency was Doyle Dane Bernbach. The Director was Howard Zieff and the actor was Jack Somack.
Jack was also known for his roles in The Frisco Kid (1979), Portnoy's Complaint (1972) and Sanford and Son (1972). He was married to Florence Sachs.
Below is the original ad with some vintage aging..Enjoy and Be a Kid Again....
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