S10E24 - Can’t Get Enough of That Wonderful Duff: Fake Hollywood Brands
Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly
Apostrophe Podcast Network
4.8 • 627 Ratings
🗓️ 17 June 2021
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
This week, we talk about fake Hollywood brands. Whenever directors need a prop and there is no paid product placement, they have to use fake products. From Morley Cigarettes to Heisler beer to that wily ACME Corporation, these pretend brands have been around for decades.
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| 1:15.6 | You're under the influence with Terry O'Reilly. While watching movies or television shows, you've no doubt noticed this. |
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