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Classic 80's MMM Advertisement
Posted by Triple M Thursday 16 October, 2008 06:25 PM
When it came to ads in the 80s Triple M was unbeatable... check out these classics!
:: See more photos and video of 80s gold on our Awesome 80s page
We dug up another 2MMM video from the archives. It was originally broadcast in January, 1983.
If the riff doesn't hook you in the graphics will.
Comments
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This ad was awesome at the time and still is. They just don't make them like that any more.
Please triple M - can you play the Dr.Dan theme in full on-air at least once a week? Just for us old timers?
Posted by Tracy Pond Friday 17 October, 2008 10:28 AM
Bring back the creative and weird adverts like these, please. :D
Posted by Kurt Friday 17 October, 2008 12:27 PM
Although I was only a kid (born '82), my older brothers were into Triple M, so I looove the old 80s Triple M music style, ads and promo lines.
I had a few cassette tapes of 60mins worth of Triple M and they were my pride and joy. It was from these tapes that I fell in love with songs like Fischer Z "So Long", Flock of Seagulls "I Ran", and A-Ha "Take On Me" - My three favourite songs OF ALL TIME.
Thank you Triple M, for bringing back the good old 80s memories. xoxo
Posted by Kayleen Wednesday 22 October, 2008 12:31 PM
Dr Dan Lives.
That brings back memories, thanks Triple M
Posted by Graham Wednesday 22 October, 2008 02:50 PM
The second ad is the best. Triple M had the best theme music ever back in the 80s and early 90s.
Bring back the old ad back to TV. The Dr Dan theme should be availble to buy on CD or download. It will make a cool ringtone!
Posted by Luke Surman Wednesday 22 October, 2008 05:33 PM
The old Triple M Rocked.... 80's is good, but bring back the old 70's and 80's rock... Give Triple M back it's true identity, and what gave it the ratings it used to have! Just good rock!
And yes! The Dr Dan theme should never have left Sydney's Rock 105, Triple M!
Posted by Kyle Williams Wednesday 22 October, 2008 09:34 PM
I still have the original plastic Triple M Card from about 20 years ago. Can't remember what it was for (or why I kept it!!). Ha Ha Mandy. xx
Posted by Mandy Wednesday 22 October, 2008 10:51 PM
That 2nd ad (Dr Dan and the factory) is the most classic radio advert in Australia.
I remember living in Melbourne as a kid when that ad was around...ahhh the memories!. They certainly don't make ads like that anymore.
Posted by Mike Thursday 23 October, 2008 09:25 AM
I love that first clip. Absolutely awesome. I can remember that. I was only 7.
I also remember another one that started similar and followed the water and finished in the city. Is that one still around? I love the MMM's!
Posted by Adam Brooks Thursday 23 October, 2008 01:41 PM
I loved that add, the birth of the Triple M Rock Angel. What a classic, I remember watching that add in awe when I was a kid. In fact it was that add that made me listen to triple M & love the music I listen to today. Bring back the Rock Angel Triple M. Rock On!!
Posted by Linton Thursday 23 October, 2008 11:03 PM
2nd ad ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!!!
I still have the single of original "MMM" theme, "because your ears have brains" full 3 minute versions each side!!
Posted by Michael Holden Friday 24 October, 2008 08:51 AM
Guy's....Excellent hearing the never played and lost 80's songs.
Posted by Barney Friday 31 October, 2008 03:27 PM
Great to hear the classic MMM themes again, but what about adding the version by Dieter Klieman?
Posted by rick Sunday 2 November, 2008 10:19 PM
I miss Dr Dan 7 that great add. You should play the Theme song everyday!
Posted by Craig Tuesday 4 November, 2008 02:26 PM
Good to see I am not alone here in my thoughts. In fact I listen to and view the 80's classic 2MMM adverts every day as a MS Windows startup/shutdown alternative. How's that for dedication to a radio station!
Years later I still don't tire of it.. Hooked. Should be made available to everyone.
Unfortunately I don't have the website bandwidth for this.... The low band width versions dont do justice...
Bring back Uncle/Dr Doug!!!!
Posted by Anthony JAMES Saturday 8 November, 2008 10:11 PM
I have a picture of my dad wearing a Triple M shirt [passed away now ] from the Easter Show.
I had every radio in the car and house and I wouldnt get in the car unless it was tuned 2 the MMMs. Ohh I misss those days!!
And if my mates were listening to the AM station at the time I would change it [honest] then they would say what's that clear sound and I say the MMMs man, the MMMs!
Posted by vic marmara Sunday 9 November, 2008 07:20 PM
Those ad's are awesome - play em' on tv. Keep up the awesome 80's, I'm lovin' every minute!!!
Posted by Matty Sunday 9 November, 2008 10:53 PM
I'm still loving MMM and have from when I was young and love writing or ringing you guys!!
However do enjoy Eminem and it would give me such a thrill to hear you guys play him...
Posted by kathy Sunday 16 November, 2008 02:46 PM