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Betty Boop in 409
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Formula 409 by Clorox |
409 is a 1970s commercial (likely released somewhere between 1970 to 1972) featuring Betty Boop.
The American brand Formula 409, sometimes known as 409, is well-known in the country but essentially unknown outside for its line of industrial and household cleaning supplies.
Among the various products in it are Formula 409 Carpet Cleaner, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner, and Formula 409 All-Purpose Cleaner.
Clorox is the brand's current owner.
In the advert, Betty promotes the cleaner by singing the "409" theme song.[2]
According to Betty, a simple spray and wipe method may effectively remove oil and debris. She says you can clean your kids' spills, greasy stoves, and counter tops.
Additionally, you may save money with the 409 formula's re-fill size.
It is alleged that Grim Natwick likely helped animate the commercial. This newer concept art of Betty Boop, actually resembles Natwick's modernized 1970s artworks of her.
Quotes
- Betty Boop: "Boop-Oop-Be-Doo!"
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Trivia
- Fans of Betty Boop have not been kind to the "409" archived commercial, they think this Betty is out of tune and dislike her singing style.
- Mae Questel, the original voice of Betty Boop did not return to the role. There are rumors that her husband acted as negotiator, production decided to choose another actress as they allegedly demanded too much money for the role. A later "Betty Boop" effort followed the same narrative. Heather Halley and Camilla Bard were chosen by another production team to voice Betty Boop in "Betty Boop Dance Card" since the official voices were said to have requested too much money. To reduce budgetary expenses, production can hire someone alternative and at a cheaper rate.
- In this commercial, Betty has a more deeper Brooklyn sounding voice. She has an older sounding voice. Betty sounding older makes sense, given that Betty Boop had retired in 1939.
- Harvey Comics made an "unsuccessful attempt" to bring Betty back in the 1950s that never came to fruition.[3]
- The commercial has been attributed to the 1960s by many, however a 1970s-era witness claims to have seen it on TV in 1972. Since Betty Boop was long forgotten, it would have made sense for her to have made a comeback in the 1970s.