Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head appeared in a thirty-second spot during Super Bowl XLIII, in the first quarter of the game. Their picturesque convertible car ride takes a sudden turn when the pair sees a herd of sheep ahead on the road. Although Mr. Potato Head stops the car in time, Mrs. Potato Head's lips are tragically lost. However, she is able to give him the "evil eye." This commercial is one of two total purchased ads from Bridgestone.
Halftime Show
Aside from the two spots that aired during the game, Bridgestone is also sponsoring the halftime show with Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen performed for twelve minutes along with the E Street Band and 2,000 fans. Various other sponsors have provided funding for the massive halftime performance for Super Bowl XLIII.
Bridgestone Potato Head Super Bowl Ad
- YouTube Video: Making of Potato Head Super Bowl Ad (Time: 1:58)
Behind the Scenes - Bridgestone Potato Head Ad
A behind the scenes look at how the Bridgestone Potato Head Super Bowl Ad. Fascinating!
References
Fast Facts
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Fact:
Aired February 1, 2009
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Network
NBC
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Brand
Bridgestone
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Length
30 seconds
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Stars Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head
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Bridgestone purchased two spots
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$3.0 million per 30 seconds
