1970's Kmart Kettle commercial

[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.

[Craig]

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

[MacEggs]

Adjustable 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 ... 


I remember that jingle at the end of the commercial ... I miss the '70s. 

[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.......

[zavod44]

We had the exact same one, that grate could be tricky if you tried to adjust on the fly....I want another....

[OoPEZoO]

 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.......

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

[Craig]

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]

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