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Clint Eastwood to star in Chrysler ad

WOOD TV 8 -- DETROIT (WOOD) - Clint Eastwood will appear in this year's Chrysler Super Bowl ad, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The ad is expected to be two minutes along. It will be the latest installment in an ad campaign that contributed to the company's first annual net income since 1997.

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Submitted Feb 03, 2012 By: epf

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Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,515 Points:147,935 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 2:29:32 PM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse Is Chrysler paying for the ad with bailout money, or have they already paid it all back?
Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,515 Points:147,935 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 2:27:08 PM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse I worked for Daimler Benz when they bought Chrysler and formed Daimler Chrysler...2 years later the stock was worth less than half the value. Chrysler dragged them right into the toilet. Chrysler has been a loser at least since the 80's...they are so poorly managed they don't deserve to be in business. The bailout was a mistake.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,160 Points:422,515 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:21:58 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse That brand is as stale as Eastwood is so its fitting.
nstrdnvstr Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:34,193 Points:3,622,930 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 2:10:12 AM Ignore nstrdnvstr Report Abuse I wonder what model he will be pushing.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:5,266 Points:1,268,250 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 12:19:34 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse Make my day
joekayak All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:756 Points:404,790 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 11:55:53 PM Ignore joekayak Report Abuse Things must be bad if Clint has to do commercials.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:3,078 Points:683,260 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:52:59 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse Clint will keep his Grand Torino :)
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,502 Points:877,500 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:56:22 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse A Chrysler ad or a Fiat ad?
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:1,165 Points:293,365 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:56:25 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse Should be a good one.
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,453 Points:838,075 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:25:06 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Gee, I thought the "Gran Torino" was made by Ford!
sjf238 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:715 Points:348,585 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 3:29:38 PM Ignore sjf238 Report Abuse Interesting.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,686 Points:1,467,015 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 2:19:17 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse chrysler could not be in bad shape if they are paying clint to endorse them
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,160 Points:422,515 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 12:30:08 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse I still won't buy one.
investmentdr Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,335 Points:1,097,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 10:15:26 AM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse under the hill actor for an underwater company, nice fi(a)t
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:6,660 Points:1,224,730 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:26:06 AM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse Is Eastwood still alive?
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,713 Points:275,405 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 9:16:47 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse It will take more than an Eastwood ad to get people to buy a car. Chrysler must be really feeling lucky.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,219 Points:1,695,555 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:36:23 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse I can see it now: Dirty Harry with a .44 magnum pointing at the camera saying, "Go ahead punk, buy this car or make my day".
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:17,185 Points:2,005,320 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:31:05 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse a new super-hero ?, mini-van man..........
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:17,185 Points:2,005,320 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:27:10 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse he DID make spagetti westerns in italy, why not shill for their cars ?
lcleveland Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,445 Points:330,125 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:23:35 AM Ignore lcleveland Report Abuse make my day
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:5,202 Points:1,756,195 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:21:53 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse "...two minutes along ..." Along what? Poor proof reading? If it is two minutes LONG in the S.B., the cost has to be RIDICULOUS, and it implies to me they are DESPARATE.
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,240 Points:645,155 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:09:07 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Must need the cash.
TomT2Lee Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:4,205 Points:1,262,005 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 8:00:10 AM Ignore TomT2Lee Report Abuse Do you feel lucky punk?
Rockyguitar All-Star Author Tampa Posts:826 Points:869,470 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:50:21 AM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse Go ahead, make my day. All Chrysler needs is a warranty like the south Koreans have...10 years/100,000 miles. They had one several years ago...lifetime.
bullet226 Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,664 Points:524,965 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:35:17 AM Ignore bullet226 Report Abuse I don't even think that Clint could bring back the fortunes of Chrysler... How about forgetting the fancy ads and just producing better quality cars?!
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:6,565 Points:933,170 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:34:55 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse another 2 minutes of the game we miss - actually the players will probably stand around for 2 extra minutes - it's not like a race.
matman01 Champion Author Detroit Posts:12,758 Points:1,604,555 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:31:00 AM Ignore matman01 Report Abuse Image is everything. But I will never be persuaded to purchase something due to a celebrity endorsement. I forget what car that Motley Crue is going to showcase during a Superbowl commercial on Sunday. Like the song, like the commercial, but I won't be buying one of those vehicles no matter what.
TruthMatters All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:908 Points:196,645 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:19:22 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse He just tarnished his sterling image
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,436 Points:1,375,785 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:08:17 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse clint is gonna lean on his 44 magnum cane while he does the ad.
tgusa Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,699 Points:288,050 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 7:00:05 AM Ignore tgusa Report Abuse from a little punk to Dirty Harry .... Cool!
cmptrmush Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,744 Points:373,945 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:58:49 AM Ignore cmptrmush Report Abuse Eminem last year and Clint Eastwood this year. Chrysler is definately working the celebrity angle to help get their message heard.
fjkcpa Champion Author Houston Posts:1,545 Points:248,220 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:50:55 AM Ignore fjkcpa Report Abuse Do ya feel lucky?
Mark8601 Veteran Author Bakersfield Posts:424 Points:123,945 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:50:46 AM Ignore Mark8601 Report Abuse I think it will be "Do you feel lucky Punk?
GasPriceHelp4u All-Star Author Dayton Posts:834 Points:203,725 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:31:59 AM Ignore GasPriceHelp4u Report Abuse Chrysler ads are very catching with deeper messages and shows its working because they made a profit for the first time since the bailout!!!
gawxnative All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:507 Points:185,430 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:29:02 AM Ignore gawxnative Report Abuse Will it be "Make my Day" or "Nag Nag Nag"?
daequitz Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,460 Points:1,017,555 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:27:36 AM Ignore daequitz Report Abuse The ol guy still looks like he could kick some a$$.
RNCII Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,770 Points:328,140 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:21:18 AM Ignore RNCII Report Abuse Clint Eastwood and Sam Elliott. Might have the makings of a good western too.
el_fr Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,494 Points:379,325 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:19:39 AM Ignore el_fr Report Abuse Cool
jrs4125 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:896 Points:225,695 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:03:26 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Chrysler pulling out the big guns......only the future will tell.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:6,225 Points:1,807,075 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 5:50:12 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Cool!
mike1881 All-Star Author Fayetteville Posts:694 Points:256,080 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 5:33:51 AM Ignore mike1881 Report Abuse Who cares about the adds. Spend the money on developing ways to get more miles per gallon and your company will dominate the market.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:4,457 Points:1,526,650 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 5:32:52 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse Sure hope it has an ROI for Chrysler.