Classic Commercials: Volume 3 (1998): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1998, Classic Commercials: Volume 3 is a comedy, animation, history and documentary film directed by Nostalgia Television, running about 60 minutes. “Nostalgia television: the early years.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bing Crosby, Andy Griffith, John Wayne and Mark Hamill are just some of Hollywood's famous faces who add their star appeal to these commercials. Another approach used by broadcast advertisers demonstrated here is to link a product to personal traits the consumer desires. This is comically applied to a Cat Chow spot: thanks to this cat food brand, the weakest kitty on the beach gains the strength to stand up to his bullying competition. Meanwhile, laughs abound in a car showroom where the long-suffering Coyote still can't catch the Roadrunner. Out on the open road, a new brand of cherry cola is created in a collision between fruit and beverage trucks.

Who’s in it. Classic Commercials: Volume 3 stars Bing Crosby, Andy Griffith and Mark Hamill.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Classic Commercials: Volume 3 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Classic Commercials: Volume 3 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.