As part of our I Love Local Commercials series, the latest business to receive a free local commercial from us and Microbilt is TCT Recovery, owned and operated by one Walter Salmon. FYI, “recovery” is a nice way of referring to “repossession”, the unfortunate circumstance in which something that has been purchased and is not being payed for is reclaimed. It may sound complicated, but as Walter will tell you, it’s relatively EASY.
If you’re a regular consumer of our videos (officially referred to as a Mythical Beast), you’ve probably figured out that we don’t do much planning for our local commercials. Instead, we show up and let the owners/employees and the setting serve as our inspiration. Right after meeting Walter, we learned that he referred to the folks whose vehicles he repossessed as “clients”. It was almost as if Walter’s perspective was that he was doing a service for these people. Now, there’s an angle for a commercial.
In order to make a great (translation: hilariously bad) local commercial, we have to do our fair share of “research”. There’s only one way to do research about repossessions. You gotta do some repossessin’. Well, we did, and let’s just say that it wasn’t necessarily as easy as Walter’s commercial implies.
Thanks for watching! Feel free to share this with any friends who might need an extra vehicle taken off their hands, or any friends that just need a laugh. Comment below with your favorite part of the commercial and behind-the-scenes video!
Tags: commercial, ilovelocalcommercials, Random, Repo, Salmon, Totally, Walter
did i hear her say “spare his life”? what was really going on here? were you guys packin some heat?
The whole commercial is fantastic but what I love is your attention to detail. I laughed out loud just seeing Link’s picture on the wall behind him. That was perfect!
*McDonald’s Commercial
LOL awesome behind the scenes. So glad you’re all okay and pee-pants-free!
Also, just wanted to let you guys know, my family finally saw your commercial on TV!!! TBS, I think, and we live in the Chicago area. I was at work, but they told me when I got home, and it made my day. Then my mom reminded me that I’m a bad daughter, because I never bought her her own copy of Looking for Ms. Locklear. Gotta get on that now…
Wow! Rhett’s outfit and expressions were cracking me up! The above-ground pool was a nice touch. My favorite part of the behinds the scenes video was the woman saying “please spare his life”
Loved it! =D
Another great job, Guys!! I’ll echo the thoughts of those before me by saying that it was pretty scary seeing you two getting into the mix with that repossession and suggesting that you go with something less tense for the next commercial.
HA HA, the “hug factory”, jmiller273, that’s just TOO funny!
Man oh man. The music is inspired! I mean, how do you come up with such perfect music?
The short shorts, Link’s eyebrows, check boxes: win, win, win.
Thank you thank you again!
What was cool is in “the making of” and the”commercial” it shows Walter keeping his cool even with difficult clients. Shows off his true colors. Stay safe on the next commercial, choose the hug factory or something next time.
Just watched the commercial. VERY funny.
I was so tense watching that second video. Scare-ee! Glad you guys are okay. Boy, that Walter has a tough job.
I think that the short shorts added a touch of class that this commercial so desperately needed. Haha
Glad you guys made it out safely and can’t wait for the next one!
I got a little nervous for your guys’s safety when watching these ha ha. My favorite part would have to be the part that described how you could have your very own car repossessed free of charge…some advice I’m glad to not take or use anytime soon
oh the concept on this one was too funny… loved the looks chosen for the clients too… great work guys… (I managed to put some pants on and watch… love it)
one of my favorite commercials!
and the behind the scenes video was hilarious. can’t wait to see what you do next.
LINK! You were wearing the shirt I sent you when you were recording the jingle! Ahh that just made my day! x]
Hehe, anyway, awesome commercial! It’s hilarious!
Especially in the behind-the-scenes: “We’re just two internetainers…that got mixed up in a baaad situation tonight.” Hahah :]
Guys…that was…uh…well…
May I suggest a Taser or pepper spray, at least?
I think you’ve got a clear cut case of assault there, when “the guy” hit your camera.
Hopefully, the police helped out for the better.
Doug
xD That’s AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
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(look it’s extra important because of that thingy)
“Clients” heheh…… come make me a commercial for my biz, and I’ll show you some real clients….Hamme’s Mill Taxidermy, Warrenton NC
I haven’t had a car repossessed but towed while at a dance club. That wasn’t fun. A friend and I went dancing in Santa Barbara came out around 2 Am to travel back home to Oxnard (yes Oxnard) which is an hour drive. We ended up taking a train home which was fun. No police involved thank goodness. The moral of the story don’t park where the signs says not to.
I am glad you guys didn’t get hurt. That job Walter does I would not want to have.
Did you say in the video he was wearing a bullet proof vest?
Did you ask him off camera if he feels bad for taking peoples vehicles?
Great videos, and definitely a step up in suspense and danger. Next commercial should be for land mine discovery and detination.
pahahaha i love this too much!
ooooooh Rhett got in a fight! heheheh how sweet!
Awww… Rhett defended Link from John Carson in the 3rd grade. How sweet.
So, have you guys had any nightmares?
Wow! Glad you guys are alright. Can’t believe he wasn’t more appreciative of Walter’s services!
“Please spare his life!”
Did she mean the truck, I wonder?
“Spare his life!” Like taking someone’s car is going to kill them! Two words.. public transportation.
This may have just become my favorite local commercial. I love that he refers to people who don’t pay their bills as “clients”. I suppose it’s important to take pride in your work, but Walter takes it to a new level. I laughed so hard watching the behind the scenes, my kids had to come see what was so funny. Once again, well done.
haha what’s next in your local commercial list? can’t wait for it!
Beautiful.
we wouldn’t have wanted to place you in harm’s way, Zunidale
I just live 15 minutes from Elizabethton! Ahh, I wish I would have known you all were there! lol! Great commercial!
probably the police showing up what was funny, and trying to figure out a gender for Walter’s truck