Beech-Nut Fruit Stripe Gum Classic Commercial

The roots of the Beech-Nut company go back to 1891 in Canajoharie where their big white factory is a landmark when traveling the New York State Thruway between Utica and Schenectady. Check out this classic commercial for Beech-Nut Fruit Stripe Gum.

Fruit Stripe gum included 5 sticks in a pack each with a different flavor: cherry, lemon, lime, orange and mixed fruit.

Try not to have "Buy Beech-Nut, Buy Gum!" stuck in your head all day after watching this.

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