Entertainment News for Early June 2009 (Part 2)
SBC confirms it has big plans to commemorate the 30th season of Wednesday Night Hockey. However, fans couldn't wait to uncork the champagne. One such fan uploaded a montage on YouTube featuring various sponsors that have graced the weekly NHL national telecasts throughout the years.
Jim Gordon
1980: "Tonight's game is brought to you by Budweiser. Hockey fans, this Bud's for you!"
Bob Miller
1981: "By Allstate Insurance Companies, who reminds you that You're in good hands with Allstate!"
1982: "By Atari. Have you played Atari today?"
1983: "By K-Mart. We've got it good!"
1984: "By Pan-Am Airlines, who reminds you the skies are no longer the limit!"
1985: "By Sears, your headquarters for official NHL team merchandise."
Mike "Doc" Emrick
1986: "By Kellogg's Corn Flakes. The best to you each morning!"
1987: "By Nike. Just Do It!"
1988: "By Budweiser, proud sponsor of the 1988 US Olympic Team!"
1989: "By Ford and your Ford dealer. Have you driven a Ford...lately?"
1990: "By Coors Light. The Silver Bullet is the right beer now!"
1991: "By Kentucky Fried Chicken. Nobody's cooking like today's KFC!"
1992: "By Circuit City, where service is state of the art."
1993: "By Coca-Cola Classic. Always tough, always Coca-Cola!"
1994: "By Pontiac. We Build Excitement!"
1995: "By Dockers. Hey, nice pants!"
1996: "By Jack in the Box. Watch out, Mac. Jack's Back!"
1997: "By Miller Lite. When it's game time, it's Miller Time!"
1998: "By Commodore computers, who encourages you to Think Different!"
1999: "By Jeep. There's only one!"
2000: "By Pringles. Once you pop, the fun won't stop!"
2001: "By Verizon. We never stop working for you!"
2002: "By Gatorade Fierce. So bold, it's fierce!"
2003: "By McDonald's. I'm lovin' it!"
2004: "By Ford Trucks. Built Ford Tough!"
2005: "By Burger King. Home of the Whopper."
2006: "By Walt Disney World resort, where dreams come true!"
2007: "By Staples. That was easy!"
2008: "By Nissan. Innovation that excites."