When was the Mean Joe Greene Coca-Cola commercial?

Coca-Cola’s iconic 1980 Super Bowl commercial starring “Mean” Joe Greene, the then-defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, might be one of the most memorable ads ever aired during the Big Game.

Why do they call him Mean Joe Greene?

Charles Edward Joseph Greene was better known by his nickname “Mean Joe” Greene. The 6’3″, 270-pound tackle acquired his nickname in reference to his school’s nickname, the North Texas State University Mean Green. Greene played defensive tackle for North Texas; the Mean Green posted a 23-5-1 record.

Who played with Mean Joe Greene?

He earned All-Pro recognition from 1970 to 1977 and received invitations to play in ten Pro Bowls. Lining up alongside Greene were teammates Dwight White, Ernie Holmes, and L.C. Greenwood. The four became known as the Steel Curtain.

Where was Mean Joe Greene commercial filmed?

Mount Vernon
The footage was shot in May 1979 at a small stadium in Mount Vernon, New York, and the commercial first aired on October 1, 1979 on ABC’s Monday Night Football, though its airing during Super Bowl XIV in 1980 brought it the most attention due to the program’s enormous audience.

Does Coke Mean Joe?

In October 1979, America discovered that all “Mean” Joe Greene needed after a hard game was a Coke to make him smile. McCann-Erickson’s Clio Award-winning ad “Have a Coke and a Smile” campaign told the heartwarming story of an injured and down-spirited Greene and a kid fan.

Why is it called Mean Green?

The name “Mean Green” was adopted by fans and media in 1966 for a North Texas football defensive squad that finished the season second in the nation against the rush. Her husband began including the nickname for the team in press releases and it caught on with the media.

What is Mean Joe Greene doing today?

Joe Greene was raised in Temple and attended North Texas State University in Denton from 1965 to 1969. An NFL Hall of Famer, he played thirteen seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won four Super Bowl rings. He is now the defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals.

Where did Coke and a smile come from?

We’ve all heard the saying “Have A Coke And A Smile” — but did you know it only stuck in the culture after a joke that Eddie Murphy told about Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby in his 1987 standup RAW? Coca Cola had a popular ad in the 80’s using the dull slogan, and their front man was none other than Bill Cosby himself.