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The Super Bowl is the only televised event where the commercials are almost as popular as the event itself. As we look forward to a new round of commercials this Sunday, review some of the most memorable past Super Bowl ads with our video slideshow.

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The Super Bowl is the only televised event where the commercials are almost as popular as the event itself. As we look forward to a new round of commercials this Sunday, review some of the most memorable past Super Bowl ads with our video slideshow.

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