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BUSINESS, Page 89Business NotesADVERTISINGAs the Phone Rings
The prodigal son hesitantly calls his father from a phone booth
in the rain. He wants to come home. Ecstatic Dad rings up his other
son to pass on the good news. But Son No. 2 isn't too happy and
calls up Mom to gripe. Mom suggests, "Call him." What's going on?
Will the next phone call explain the family feud?
Watch out, Dallas and Dynasty. Repeating a formula it
originated last fall, New England Telephone last week launched two
drama-packed TV advertising mini-series that could almost pass for
prime-time soaps. Last year similar ads sparked a furor. Their
novelty attracted attention and a faithful following. But Adweek
magazine columnist John Carroll charged they were "overwrought" and
handed them the publication's Badvertising Award. Besides, if
viewers must cling to the edge of their seats awaiting the next
installment, when will they find time to raid the refrigerator?