Winston cigarettes were introduced by R.J. Reynolds in 1954 and at times, the brand has been the best-selling cigarette in the USA.
Before 1971, when cigarette ads were banned on radio and TV, it was a staple of network advertising with its slogan, “Winston tastes good like a cigarette should.” One of its last TV ad campaigns dealt with the problematic syntax, and used the old slogan, plus a new one: “What do you want, good grammar or good taste?”
This faded metal Winston sign can be found at an abandoned deli at Bedford and Division Avenues in the Willieburg.
9/24/13
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Also – “It’s what’s up front that counts”.
http://www.tobaccovideos.com/video/4891
I think it was also Kent that featured an ad saying that “Eight out of ten doctors endorse Kent”
Prior to 1970, without the U.S. Surgeon General warning. Almost certainly from very early in the history of the Winston brand (based on the pack design), 1954-57.
“Winston. Tastes good, like a cigarette should!”
They were advertised on The Flintstones in ’61 I believe.