Comments on: Tony Williams Directs Brilliant TV Ads

By: Andre Sidler

Andre Sidler — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:15:34 +0000

Hi Tony,
Thanks for all the great ads. Iconic and inspiring with lots of memories for kiwis growing up in he 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

I am trying to track down the lyricist or copyright owner of the Cadbury’s Crunchie Bar Train Robbery ad of 1975.

Would you know how best to ascertain this information?
Does anyone else know how to track down this information? I have tried many avenues with no success.

Many thanks ahead for any leads.

Yours Sincerely

Andre

By: Doug Moroney

Doug Moroney — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:00:15 +0000

Hi Tony. I don’t think we ever met.
I caught a glimpse of you one day
at Colenso Auckland, deep in conversation
with my ” Creative partner “, and the
guilty look on his face was priceless.
Largely due to the caste system in place in those days, any ” Art Director “, whether they had come up with the idea, and even all the script,
( Which happened in this case, I assure
you ) was destined to virtual non-recognition. WW2? The Korean War?
Come on, the grunt is toting a 1970’s
portable cassette player!
I have written the true story about
the creation of this TVC, and if you’re
interested, feel free to contact me.
Yours sincerely, Doug Moroney.

By: selwyn

selwyn — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:15:20 +0000

that stars wars ad would be great to see ,as i was one of the freezing little indians in it.!!!!

By: Robin Hagen

Robin Hagen — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:39:45 +0000

A very impressive body of original and inspired work. I had no idea that one person was responsible for directing all these.

Found this site while looking for the Crunchy ad to use a picture in a presentation on Organisational Maturity – you know – “life’s a whole long journey”. I think this ad and other are so much part of Kiwi culture that even the younger ones (20’s – 30’s)will get it. At least I hope so.

By: Urlys

Urlys — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:04:39 +0000

Hi Tony
Great to find your web site.Don’t know how to contact you directly but thought you might like to know that your old friend John Mitchell departed this world 1st May 3 years ago.We often wondered what became of you and loved your ads.I have just spent time with his 96 year old mother.I remember that white Xmas we had in London in 69! How time flies.
Wishing you all the best. Urlys

By: sam mann

sam mann — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:07:57 +0000

Hi Tony, I remember another Cruchie Bar add taken after its predecessor. I dont think it was as popular as the great train add. Which is why only a handful can remember the add. The add was a sci fi skit out of the Star Wars theme. Where the hero and villain were dualing it out with Crunchis Bars that were like Light Sabers..do you remember? and did you take part in directing it. It would be great to see it again…child hood memories. Thanks Sam

By: Threerooms

Threerooms — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:19:39 +0000

Hi Tony, I have never seen the old Crunchie advert. It would be a great idea for Cadbury’s to relaunch a few nostalgic adverts as they would stand out and create buzz. Even though they look dated, it would create a sense of history and add an iconic edge to the brand.

I might even watch it again…

Chris
http://www.threerooms.com

By: peter

peter — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:29:09 +0000

Hi, can you tell me where i can access the rest of the lyrics please and what key the song is played in
regards.

By: Bill Robinson

Bill Robinson — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:31:12 +0000

I love your Toyota paticularly the dog saying ‘Bugger’

By: Duncan

Duncan — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:54:36 +0000

Thanks Tony.