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01/01/1999 Documentary 1h 31m
100
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Overview

From ancient phrases etched in stone, to today's cutting edge multimedia commercials, selling has always meant grabbing attention. This is a story of explanation, exaggeration and even exploitation, a story that extends from Roman highways to Madison Avenue. This TV documentary provides an in depth analysis of how advertising came to be and how it’s overall effectiveness was gained through much trial and error.

    Top billed cast

    1. Dick Cavett

      Narrator

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    Status
    Released

    Original Language
    English

    Budget
    $0.00

    Revenue
    $0.00

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