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1970's Kmart Kettle commercial

Started by Duke, March 03, 2014, 10:38:53 PM

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Duke

This is cool and it almost looks like a weber. Notice the firebox is adjustable? Very cool. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gHJ2ifPrwR8

jcnaz

My dad had that Charbroil kettle! And it came from Kmart.
The adjustable coal grid was pretty neat.
A bunch of black kettles
-JC

Craig

Adjustable charcoal grid..... I may need to keep an eye out for a Char-Broil...

MacEggs

Quote from: Craig on March 04, 2014, 07:53:21 AMAdjustable charcoal grid..... I may need to keep an eye out for a Char-Broil...

I was wondering who was going to be the first to say this ...  :D ;) ;)


I remember that jingle at the end of the commercial ... I miss the '70s.  ??? :D ;)
Q: How do you know something is bull$h!t?
A: When you are not allowed to question it.

Craig

I remember those storefronts. They always had a tiny merry go round's in front. The smell of plastic as you walked into the store.

1buckie


Thanks for that.....I've used one of those "adjustable racks"....hard work getting them to not cave in & drop one end......

On a lighter note:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFbCGT_AWBI

Starts off with Superman selling Sugar Smacks & just keeps getting better.......
@ 6:56 in.....Secret Squad Decoder Rimgs....... 8)
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"    

zavod44

We had the exact same one, that grate could be tricky if you tried to adjust on the fly....I want another....
Vintage Weber Grill raconteur and bon vivant.....and definitely Sir Agent X

OoPEZoO

Quote from: 1buckie on March 04, 2014, 01:34:44 PM

Thanks for that.....I've used one of those "adjustable racks"....hard work getting them to not cave in & drop one end......

On a lighter note:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFbCGT_AWBI

Starts off with Superman selling Sugar Smacks & just keeps getting better.......
@ 6:56 in.....Secret Squad Decoder Rimgs....... 8)

That's a great clip. Makes me think of the cast of Mad Men coming up with all of the goofy jingles and tag lines
-Keith

Craig

Quote from: OoPEZoO on March 04, 2014, 05:11:02 PM
Makes me think of the cast of Mad Men coming up with all of the goofy jingles and tag lines

My wife and I love that show!

Grill Sergeant

Is this the grill that caused Weber to sue the other manufacturer(s)?

1buckie

Quote from: Grill Sergeant on March 09, 2014, 05:35:52 PM
Is this the grill that caused Weber to sue the other manufacturer(s)?


That one may have even been manufactured by Weber......the lawsuit ( or threatened lawsuit ) one was "Happy Cooker" that set up not too far from them & only changed a few minor aspects of their kettle.......

There's some history around here.....I'll see if I can find it ~~~~>

Here we go

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/'-the-happy-cooker-'-the-truth/

And....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/never-used-httpspringfieldil-craigslist-orgforhappy-cooker-springfield-il/msg91513/#msg91513
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"