Pair of rare 60's Reynolds Aluminum TV record albums - Dick Powell - Red Skelton

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Two excruciatingly rare record albums that were only given to Reynolds aluminum insiders, outlining Reynolds' upcoming television sponsorship and advertising campaigns. 

The first, from 1961, features producer/singer/actor Dick Powell describing his new weekly anthology series, "The Dick Powell Reynolds Aluminum Show" (a.k.a. "The Dick Powell Show"), which was preparing to debut in the fall of 1961 on NBC.  He discusses the show's writers and actors, including Ronald Reagan, Mickey Rooney, Lloyd Bridges, Milton Berle, and others.  He mentions various television advertising statistics and demographic facts, and has lines like "You and I have the same objectives in mind, and they are: to be associated with one of the finest hours in television, and to help sell more aluminum that ever before."  "Reynolds will hit hard in all markets: industrial, architectural, packaging, and consumer products."  Also on the record are Jimmy Demaret, host of "All Star Golf," and Art James, host of the game show "Say When," describing their programs and giving glowing reports of the effectiveness of Reynolds' advertising.  Art James: "Let me assure you that we are determined to do our best to make the coming year the best year ever for Reynolds metals."

The second record, from 1965, is in a similar vein, with actor/announcer/Reynolds spokesman Rex Marshall reviewing Reynolds television advertising plans for the upcoming season.  There's a flashback to 1951 when Reynolds began advertising on TV shows with stars like Arturo Toscanini, Tallulah Bankhead, and Kate Smith.  Then on through the rest of the 50's and into the 60's, with references to programs like The National Auto Show, "Mr. Peepers," "All Star Golf," "The Dick Powell Reynolds Aluminum Show," and the popular "Red Skelton Hour."  Shows starring Lucille Ball, Andy Griffith, and Walter Brennan are also mentioned as excellent advertising situations for Reynolds.

Both are one-sided 12" lp records.  Both covers have fancy metallic printing.  The Dick Powell record jacket has general overall wear, and areas where seam splits were repaired with tape.  On the upper right corner of the back, "Reynolds #1 Mono" was written in marker.  The '65 record cover, depicting Red Skelton, is in better shape though one corner is a bit mangled.  Both discs are in good condition, showing light wear, and play well.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors interested in TV history, Red Skelton, Dick Powell, advertising, and/or rare vinyl. And aluminum!