Can You Name This Iconic Rockford TV Commercial From One Frame?

If you grew up in Rockford, you probably remember this series of commercials, even if you haven't seen it in 15 years.

It played during the news, popped up during your favorite TV shows, appeared at sporting events, and in reruns of classics, managing to get seared into everyone's brain. I'm talking about the Al Grace Appliance Peanut Sale commercial. You know the one.

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The Local Legend of Al Grace Appliance

For longtime Rockford folks, Al Grace wasn't just a store; it was a staple. Al Grace in the commercials, the voice-over guy, the local celebs, and even the inadvertent innuendo. It didn't have to be a Hollywood production; it was pure 815 advertising charm.

Why Rockford Still Talks About the Peanut Sale

The store is long gone, but the memories of the Peanut Sale commercial live on. I mean, can you actually say "legume" without saying "leg-oo-me?"

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Other Unforgettable Al Grace Ads

That's not the only iconic Al Grace commercial, either, when you consider the "HD-ED" one, and their spoof on American Idol should deserve a spot in the Rockford advertising Hall of Fame.

A Piece of Rockford History That Still Makes Us Smile

Even if you never bought a washer, dryer, or cardboard cutout (if you know you know) from Al Grace, these old-school commercials are the definition of local legend. They'll make you smile, shake your head, and admit, they really don't make them like they used to.