Video duration: 30 seconds
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One of many wonderful commercials John Cleese did for Compaq Computer Corporation in the mid to late '80s.
A very rare find and a treasure for any John Cleese fan, these classic ads were shown only in England.
Video duration: 40 seconds
Global video hits: 86565
One of many wonderful commercials John Cleese did for Compaq Computer Corporation in the mid to late '80s. This one is so completely British in its approach that some Americans may be left scratching their heads.
A very rare find and a treasure for any John Cleese fan, these classic ads were shown only in England.
Video duration: 108 seconds
Global video hits: 103830
One of many wonderful commercials John Cleese did for Compaq Computer Corporation in the mid to late '80s.
A very rare find and a treasure for any John Cleese fan, these classic ads were shown only in Great Britian.
Video duration: 132 seconds
Global video hits: 37654
Hewlett-Packard unveiled its Compaq 2133 ultraportable laptop, which uses a C7-M microprocessor from Taiwan's Via Technologies instead of a chip from Intel.
Video duration: 100 seconds
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An intro segment introducing Compaq Authorized Dealers to the newest commercials that John Cleese had just finished for Compaq Computer Corporation. Filmed in the mid '80s.
A very rare find and a treasure for any John Cleese fan, these classic ads were shown only in England, and this particular segment was for internal use only!
Video duration: 129 seconds
Global video hits: 122424
Here's a bit of computer history and humor with one of Compaq Computer's ads. Compaq was trying to show its computer was compatible with IBM's personal computer.
The ad showcases John Cleese comparing the Compaq Computer with a dead fish. See if you get the connection... and the dry humor.