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Final Plea

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1999_Geico_Gecko_Commercial

1999 Geico Gecko Commercial

Press_conf

Press conf

GEICO_Commercial_(2000)

GEICO Commercial (2000)

Summary[]

Final Plea was the first gecko commercial from GEICO, and marks the debut of the GEICO Gecko on a speaker podium with his final plea asking people to stop confusing him with GEICO.

Aired[]

  • Commercial First Aired: August 29, 1999
  • Commercial Last Aired: May 20, 2002

Voice Roles[]

  • Kelsey Grammer (1999 version)
  • Dave Kelly as the Geico gecko (2000-2002 version)
  • Andrew Anthony as the voiceover

Transcript[]

(Scene: Press Conference - The scene introduces the GEICO Gecko on a speaker podium)

Gecko: This is my final plea: I am a gecko. Not to be confused with GEICO, which could save you hundreds on car insurance. So, stop calling me!

(licks eyeball with tongue)

(Cut to: GEICO Direct logo - the Gecko is seen crawling in the background)

(Phone: 1-800-947-AUTO)

(URL: GEICO.com)

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

Gecko: Hmph!

Dave Kelly Transcript[]

(Scene: Press Conference - The scene introduces the GEICO Gecko on a speaker podium)

Gecko: This is my final plea: I am a gecko. Not to be confused with GEICO, which could save you hundreds on car insurance. So, stop calling me!

(licks eyeball with tongue)

(Cut to: GEICO Direct logo - Gecko pops up in normal self)

(Phone: 1-800-947-AUTO)

(URL: GEICO.com)

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

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Trivia[]

  • In this commercial, the Gecko appears to be animalistic, as he is quadrupedal and licks his eyeball.
  • This commercial marks the first appearance of the GEICO Gecko.
  • This ad is played in GEICO's website: the Video Library.

Back-to-Back Ads[]

  1. In Back-To-Back Ad, The Dead Leaves Ad After It In 2000-2001.
  2. Another Back-To-Back Ad, The Mayonnaise Sandwich Ad After It In 1999-2000.
  3. Another Back-To-Back Ad, The Name Change Ad After It In 2000-2001.
  4. Another Back-To-Back Ad, The Magnet Man Ad After It In 1999-2000.
  5. Another Back-To-Back Ad, The Tin Foiled Dog Ad After It In 2000.
  6. Another Back-To-Back Ad, The Constellations Ad After It In 1999-2000.

Notes[]

In 1999, this commercial was seen playing in Geico's website.

See Also[]

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