One of the first “viral” Super Bowl ads aired in 1973, when actress Farrah Fawcett appeared alongside New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath in a commercial for Noxzema Shaving Cream. The ad was full of sexual innuendo, and that element, coupled with a well-known celebrity, saw the campaign resonate with audiences and become a massive success.
Football star Joe Namath opens up this classic Super Bowl VII spot from 1973. He exclaims, “I’m so excited. I’m gonna get creamed,” and then Charlie’s Angels actress Farrah Fawcett walks up to rub Noxzema shaving cream on Namath as a jingle plays in the background, asking viewers to “Let Noxzema Cream Your Face.”
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