Texaco Supported Hollywood In The Early 1950's

Texaco supported Hollywood in the early 1950's: Opened Milton Berle Show (Video)

Tonight on the Million Dollar Money Drop the country was asked to decipher which of three companies were founded in Texas. Technically, one couple was asked Steve and Jennifer who have been married for 11 years took on the challenge of the game show to see if they could take home the loot. Like true American's we jumped on the bandwagon and took on the challenge as well.

The question that has America talking tonight after the show has to be number five. A pop culture question on famous brands it had people thinking, almost too hard. The question asked was 'Which one of these brands was founded in the State of Texas.' It sounds easy but the possible answers of companies were Old El Paso, Alamo Rent A Car and Texaco. The correct answer Texaco who was founded in 1901. Where was texaco founded? Originally called the Texas Fuel Company it was founded in Beaumont, Texas.

The company had some interesting ties to Hollywood and during the early 1950's the men of Texaco would start the Milton Berle Show with a fancy jingle for the audience. Dressed in service station outfits, they let the American public know exactly what they would do if you purchased gas at their service station. For some years the Texaco brand was seen in every state of the union and they were proud of their service and gas.

Tonight America may be buzzing about one of the most authentic oil companies known in America, but who knew just how closely connected it is to Hollywood and the land of television.

Take a minute to check out the four service men who performed for the Milton Berle Show in the video box. This jingle was so catchy that you might find yourself picking up the words super fast!


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