It was “On 150 airlines around the world, Rothmans King size filter virginia…” airlines definitely. It was used on RTE TV in the 60’s. I was maybe 10 year of age then. The power of advertising!! My 1st cigarette was a Rothman at around 13 yoa. I did not givem up til I was 40. Fortunately still alive today.
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Do you remember the ad for Rothmans ‘in a 150 shipping lines around the world or 150 airlines? Maybe I have the number wrong.
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Westcorkdurrushistory, I don’t remember that Rothmans ad…but will keep an eye out for it .
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It was “On 150 airlines around the world, Rothmans King size filter virginia…” airlines definitely. It was used on RTE TV in the 60’s. I was maybe 10 year of age then. The power of advertising!! My 1st cigarette was a Rothman at around 13 yoa. I did not givem up til I was 40. Fortunately still alive today.
Good ad though
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It was used in cinemas and possibly TV
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