In the process of aging, one gains a keener perception of the value and content of television advertising, or is there merely more time or inclination to watch the tube? Also, I am almost certain that those at or approaching my years on the planet find many commercials funnier than today's sitcoms e. g., Aflac's Yogi Berra in the barber's chair and any of the GEICO ads.
COLUMN: Take a closer look at what ads we regulate
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | 12:01 a.m. CDT;
updated 9:29 a.m. CDT, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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