EPISODE · Dec 9, 2024 · 16 MIN
The Story Behind Eat’n Park’s Iconic Christmas Commercial
from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast
Pittsburgh has some really iconic commercials (Century III Chevrolet, anyone?) but there’s one ad that beats them all: the Eat’n Park Christmas star commercial. It’s one of the longest-running seasonal ads in the entire country, and it all started as a special thank you note to our city. We’re with Kristy Graver, food editor of Pittsburgh Magazine, to learn the story behind Pittsburgh's most enduring commercial and talk about why it still stands the test of time. By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Pittsburgh bridges gaps and connects the dots in Pittsburgh. Become a member to support local journalism that connects. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 9th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Pennsylvania Center for Women & Politics at Chatham University Live Nation Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
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Pittsburgh has some really iconic commercials (Century III Chevrolet, anyone?) but there’s one ad that beats them all: the Eat’n Park Christmas star commercial. It’s one of the longest-running seasonal ads in the entire country, and it all started as a special thank you note to our city. We’re with Kristy Graver, food editor of Pittsburgh Magazine, to learn the story behind Pittsburgh's most enduring commercial and talk about why it still stands the test of time. By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Pittsburgh bridges gaps and connects the dots in Pittsburgh. Become a member to support local journalism that connects. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 9th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Pennsylvania Center for Women & Politics at Chatham University Live Nation Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
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