The first animated Murray Mints advert – with marching soldiers in bearskin hats – has the distinction of being the first TV commercial to be voted “Ad of The Year” in Britain.
One of 1955’s most inventive adverts, the original Jingle was recorded by The Stargazers. Cliff Adams and the Stargazers once appeared on Sunday Night at the London Palladium and ended their act in bearskins, re-enacting the commercial on the stage.
Then they threw packets of Murray Mints to the audience. It caused a sensation.
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