Tag Archives: 1980′s
Empire Carpet – You’re Going Out To Buy Carpeting?
In this 30-year-old video, the Empire man illustrates how Empire was still way ahead of other carpeting companies. Customers could find quality carpeting without the unnecessary need to travel. In addition, Empire was giving away a brand new Bissell floor … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – Stuck in the Shelves
In this amusing video from 1985, the Empire man is in a pickle. Having gotten stuck up on a shelf in the warehouse, he asked the warehouse crew when he could expect to be taken down. The reply was not … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – When We Only Sold Carpeting
A true classic, fun video, this vintage chestnut is from the days when Empire sold only carpets. The commercial poked fun at companies who sold carpeting and toasters or carpeting and siding. Meanwhile, Empire focused on quality carpeting, ensuring that … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – The Bissell Sweeper
Way back in 1983, this commercial appeared on TV. It featured the Empire Man using the Bissell Sweeper that Empire was giving away with every two rooms of carpeting installed. The same exceptional qualities that make Empire Carpet the best … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – 5 Years!
Produced and shown in 1984, this charming video starts out with the Empire Man resting comfortably on an upper shelf in the warehouse. He is with a couple of sample Bissell carpet sweepers. He announces that he’s been telling the … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – Special Purchase (1985)
The commercial begins with a wide-angle view of many rolls of carpeting sitting on warehouse shelving. This 1985 commercial offered a great perspective of the huge inventory purchased for this latest, greatest sale. The great aspects of Empire’s benefits were … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – If You Like Slow Turtles Go With Another Carpet Company
A mid-1980s commercial, this delightful Empire commercial added a whimsical touch to the message. Slow Sam the Turtle was used to graphically illustrate the slowness of other companies in delivering and installing carpets. Even when using humor to illustrate a … Continue reading
Empire Today – Is Time Running Out On You?
A succinct, informative commercial, this message from the Empire man presented all the facts and benefits of Empire Carpet. Unlike competitors, Empire didn’t need to rely on loud music and craziness. Staid and respectful of the viewing audience’s intelligence, the … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – The Empire Way
Another honest commercial from Empire Carpet with the Empire Man, this one acknowledged that just about all carpet companies carry the same product brands. The big difference with Empire is that they delivered the next day. Plus, customers didn’t need … Continue reading
Empire Carpet – 1981 Stay Warm And Call Empire Commercial
This early 1981 Empire commercial stressed one of the best features of Empire: they came to the customer and delivered their quality carpeting in just a few days. The convenience of staying home, saving gas money and simply making a … Continue reading
