The New York tristate area in the 1980s was an amazing time for local TV ads. Let's go back in time:
Who can forget Cookie Puss?
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Young People's Day Camp.
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Beautiful Mount Airy Lodge.
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"Everyone come join the fun at the Westchester County Fair!"
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"Crazy Eddie: Where prices are insane!"
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"And at the center of it all is the Milford Plaza!"
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"Someone made a store just for me! Food Emporium, Food Emporium!"
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"Please Mr. D'Agostino...move a little closer to me!"
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"Iiiiiiiiiiii Love New Yoooooooooorrrrrrk"
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Why did people in New York state need to see ads promoting New York state?
"This is serious. We can make you delirious."
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Busta Rhymes even used the hook for one of his hit songs.
Cats.
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...at the Winter Garden Theatre.
ShopRite's Can Can.
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"I'm really glad they made the Children's Aid Society."
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"Nobody Beats The Wiz! Nobody beats The Wiz!"
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Let's return to Carvel for a moment: Fudgie the Whale.
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The Magic Garden.
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Remember the Chuckle Patch?
The Money Store with Phil Rizzuto.
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"When your bank says no...Champion says yes."
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"The Good Old Good Olds Guys."
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Pathmark.
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Who was that guy?
Action Park.
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Did you ever successfully beg your mom to drive you all the way to Action Park?