Lines and Fines

(1952)

36 minutes.

Television / Advertising / Documentary

Cast: Sid Melton, Mike Mazurki, Gretchen Wyler, George Tobias and Patricia Tobin

Perhaps the first infomercial ever made, this appears to be a quiz show at first glance, but very quickly it is obvious that all of the questions are about next year's new model of the Admiral Refrigerator.  One feature after another is pitched, and then the 'contestants' are quizzed about what they just 'learned'.  Very interesting, if horrifying.