Answering Machine

2001 - Even a Gecko Needed an Answering Machine

Answering Machine is the commercial while the gecko is eating toast while listening to a call receiver.

Aired

• Commercial First Aired: September 25, 2000
• Commercial Last Aired: May 20, 2002

Voice Actors

• GEICO Gecko as Dave Kelly
• Voice of VO as Andrew Anthony

Transcript

(Scene: Kitchen - An answering machine makes a beeping noise. A gecko is eating toast for lunchtime while listening.)

GECKO (on hold): You've reached the gecko. You probably wanted GEICO which could save you hundreds on car insurance. Don't be embarrassed, it happens all the time. Have a nice day.

(makes another beeping noise while wiping it off)

(Cut to: GEICO Direct logo - the GEICO Gecko pushing the GEICO Direct logo on the bottom left side wearing a napkin on his neck)

(Phone: 1-800-947-AUTO)

(URL: GEICO.com)

VO: GEICO. A Fifteen minute call could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance.

Trivia

• This commercial is shown in GEICO’s Video Library website in 2000 of October.

Back To Back Ads

1. In back-to-back ad, the Dead Leaves ad after it.
2. Another back-to-back ad, the Tin Foiled Dog ad after it.