Scott M. Iseman’s Lifestream

Here are two environmental awareness clips with 38 years of generational history between them. Note how one ad (from 2009) uses humor and the catchy vibe of a fresh music tune to drive home it's ecological point. Meanwhile the other ad (from 1971), emphasizes a depressing theme, stark images and a tear of emotion to paint the picture of a major environmental problem. My my my how times have changed.

First. Here's a new video ad from Keep California Beautiful, featuring a beach party scene with young beautiful people singing and dancing in Malibu, CA to a tune called "Let's Trash the Beach". It's a good memorable spot already getting some nice reviews, and I did enjoy the mermaid image.

Below is the iconic 1971 classic public service announcement ad from Keep America Beautiful. You know the one... With "Iron Eyes Cody" (The Crying Indian) from the famous Earth Day Campaign "People Start Pollution, People Can Stop it". Even though the first Earth Day began just a year earlier in 1970, some say Iron Eyes Cody's clip alone inspired what would be the thrust of the 1970's environmental movement.

Oh, and in the for what it's worth department, Iron Eyes Cody was not really an indian, although he did play Native American roles in several Hollywood movies. Actually, Iron Eyes Cody (real name Espera de Corti), was an Italian, born and raised in Louisiana in year 1904. He died in 1999.