You’ve seen those Julia Louis-Dreyfus ads for Healthy Choice? And the newer one, with Jane Lynch? The premise of the spots is how the actress doesn’t want to be one of those celebrities who sells out to market commercial products, but of course that’s exactly what she’s doing, with a wink. And then there’s the campaign for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, featuring Megan Mullally of Will & Grace (and her internationally touring, ahem, band Supreme Music Program), which is less of a “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here” type of a spot, and more a “I’m Going to Make This the Gayest Commercial Ever.”
We know this, because the It’s Not Butter campaign — which has been running for a few months, thank you — also included a full two-and-a-half minute Glee-style music video, which we just stumbled upon. It takes place in the freezer aisle, and it is called “Turn The Tub Around.”
It’s actually sort of adorable, and 10X more watchable than Ms. Mullally’s daytime talk show. The spot also marks at least two ways (the first being Louis-Dreyfus’ shtick) we’re perfectly fine with our celebrities selling out for big bucks. The third, of course, is represented here.
David in Houston
Is that even her singing? It sounds like her voice has been dubbed. Which is odd, because Megan is a good singer. I actually feel embarrassed for her whenever I see the ad on TV. Is she really THAT hard up for money? Didn’t Will & Grace pay well enough so she wouldn’t have to do crap like this?
Wade macMorrighan
Yeah, I thought it sounded like her singing voice, yet…that it was kinda’ off. Moreover, I had to wonder why they hired someone else to *also* do the narration when I first saw this ad on TV. And, yes, like David, I feel the same way: Didn’t W&G pay well enough?! :oP Though, we *are* seeing more celebrities do commercials these days, just like we saw more celebs (from film) had sitcoms about 10 years ago (which didn’t do well!).
Check out the hot ‘mos dancing behind her, though! They certainly weren’t a part of the ad that *I* saw! Too bad…they are HAWT!
ousslander
a ,ot od celebrities are jumping on this banmd wagon especially if they don’t have a current gig or one in the future. She is beiung dubbed with her own voice.
delurker
Such is life for 40+ something actresses.
dontblamemeivotedforhillary
Megan is Camp but Smart Balance Spread is better! DeLurker has the same fate waiting as everyone else and I can’t wait!
blackjack44
I love megan and i had the chance to work with her as an actor on the show she replaced jane lynch on on Starz and she was awesome. Great actress and a lot of fun.
Wyndam
She’s actually a pretty good singer. She sang at the Oscars one year, singing one of the songs nominated for best original song. Or was it the emmys? She also did an M&Ms commercial in which she also sang.
slobone
Are you allowed to say “turn your butt around” on TV?