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Salvation Army band competes today in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Though it’s happening halfway across the world, Salvation Army fans here in the US are rooting for Takasa – “The Artists Known As Salvation Army” to win the Eurovision Song Contest. Ranging in age from 21 to 95 (the oldest Eurovision contestant ever) the band members are Salvation Army soldiers brought together by a shared gift of music and love of God.

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He’s not a Dr., except on the hardwood! He’s in today’s vintage ad.

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He grew up shooting hoops at a Salvation Army youth center and returned the favor later in life by appearing in a Christmas kettle TV spot.

He joined dozens of other notable Americans who gave their time and talent to film brief TV ads during the 50s to the 80s to encourage the public to give generously to The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign.

Can you guess who it is?

Hit the white arrow in the player below to find out.

Click on the links below to watch other vintage TV spots digitized for your enjoyment by our MultiMedia Ministries team!
:: Bob Hope:: Burl Ives
:: Bill Cosby
:: Michael Landon
:: Milton Berle


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