Back in the early days of television, in the 1950s, popular television shows, such as ‘I Love Lucy’ were sponsored by products such as Sanka coffee and Lilt hair styling products. Lucy spoofed the sponsors with her famous Vitameatavegemin skit. That fictional product was uncannily similar to an actual product that was heavily advertised on many popular shows, named Geritol, which was an alcohol-based iron and B vitamin tonic. It sponsored TV shows that appealed to older viewers, such as The Lawrence Welk Show, What’s My Line?, and The Red Skelton Show. Continue reading →