On this day November 19 1980 CBS banned the Brooke Shields commercial Do You Know What Comes Between Me and My Calvins? The decision drew major national attention as the ad had already become one of the most talked about marketing moments of the decade. Its bold tone and memorable line pushed the boundaries of early 80s advertising, sparking debate about television standards, youth imagery, and the shifting direction of fashion marketing.
The ban highlighted how quickly advertising was...
