When did Apples famous “1984” Super Bowl commercial really first air?
December 15, 1983…: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_%28television_commercial%29 Here’s the relevant passage: “The famous “1984” commercial that launched the Macintosh during the Super Bowl in 1984 is purported to have been shown only once; but to qualify for 1983’s advertising awards, the commercial also aired on December 15 at a small TV station in Twin Falls, Idaho [CBS affiliate KMVT], and in movie theaters for weeks starting on January 17th.”