McDonalds: Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

An advertisement introducing McDonalds new LT hamburger by paraphrasing lines from Romeo and Juliet. Star-crossed lovers glance across a crowded room. The announcer explain ‘it’s just not good when those that have been kept apart come together - it’s fantastic’. [Synopsis supplied by the Paley Center for Media].

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1986

Notes

Catalogued at The Paley Center for Media as one of NINE LEO BURNETT SPOTS FOR MCDONALDS.

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Sponsor

Name

McDonald’s

Archive

Name

Paley Center for Media

Web

http://www.paleycenter.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

(212) 621-6600

Address

25 West 52 Street
New York
New York
110019
USA

Notes

Formerly Museum of Television and Radio (MTR). The name changed in 2007.