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- c2000 (Creation)
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Part of 1 VHS and part of 1 mp4 (99.3 MB)
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Colour advert with sound for the Guardian. The advert features the American national antham whist the names of Richard Nixon, Oliver North and Monica Lewinsky are displayed on screen along with the dates that controversial revelations about them came to light.
The screen then displays a close up of a mouth speaking followed by the text: 'Who will be next to shake America? 8th December 2000'
The advert ends with an explosion sound effect followed by upbeat music and the tagline: 'Our worldwide exclusive. Breaks tomorrow.'
The following strapline is presented in a label-like graphic: 'The Guardian. Fresh Angle. Sell by: 7/12/2000.'
Duration: 35 seconds. The advert starts at 07.05 on the mp4 file.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited
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Access via GNM Digital Repository.
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VHS and mp4 file also include the following Guardian adverts: GUA/9/1/1/64/1, GUA/9/1/1/64/2, GUA/9/1/1/64/3, GUA/9/1/1/64/4, GUA/9/1/1/64/5, GUA/9/1/1/64/6, GUA/9/1/1/64/7 and GUA/9/1/1/64/8.