Tonight Show Features Live Ad

American Voices

June 13, 2007 | ISSUE 43•24

Tuesday's broadcast of The Tonight Show included a live commercial, its first since 1995. What do you think?

It's amazing how TiVo has revolutionized the way we avoid watching commercials. Can you believe I actually used to go to the bathroom?

Gretchen Eiger
Animal Rights Advocate
That certainly is an innovative new approach to advertising in the TiVo era, but even more amazing than that is Pepcid AC. Did you know that you can take Pepcid AC up to an hour before you eat to prevent heartburn?

Alex DuBrow
Steam Fitter
Finally, something fresh on Leno.

Bruce Luxembourg
Laser Eye Surgeon

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