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Harvey Keitel for Texaco and the best darn yoghurt ad you’re ever going to see

On odd occasions we use this site to eulogise the advertising agency where we both used to work: HHCL and Partners. In this case, we wanted to share a couple of ads that sadly never made it to air.

First up, Harvey Keitel (yes, you read that right) for Texaco.


Magnificent. And, Shape ‘Eat It Like a Bloke’. Brilliant.

With thanks to Chris.

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