Raleigh Cigarettes by DwightFrye
The last two weeks, I’ve written about my grandfather’s favorite beers – Falstaff and Stag. Now it’s time to immortalize his favorite cigarettes: Raleighs. Made by Brown & Williamson, Raleigh Cigarettes were the sponsor for Red Skelton’s popular Raleigh Cigarettes Program. (I remember watching Red Skelton with my grandparents but didn’t remember that the show was sponsored by Raleighs.)
Grandpa may have enjoyed the taste of Raleighs (I don’t know – I never asked), but he definitely loved the coupons that came on each pack (and bonus coupons when you bought cartons of Raleighs). He saved the coupons and redeemed them for various items. For a great close-up of a Raleigh coupon, click here.
I don’t know what Grandpa “bought” with the coupons – perhaps some of my family members recall? If your family redeemed Raleigh coupons, what did you get with them?
This week’s post is mostly interactive. You’ve got to visit these sites and watch the Raleigh commercials. You will not be disappointed!
- See a half-dozen Raleigh Cigarette signs at this collector’s site.
- View a compilation of 1950s/1960s era Raleigh/BelAir cigarettes commercials.
- Spot the Raleigh commercial in this compilation from 1968. (Also check out the commercials for Lady Sunbeam Shaver, Sunbeam Electric Toothbrush, Bayer Aspirin, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Pepsi, Excedrin, Kindness Instant Hair Setter, Polident, Poligrip, and Frito’s.)
- Watch this Raleigh Cigarettes commercial with Ark Linkletter.
Next week: Another way to save up for special items!
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I need some coupons from ,doral,kool,basic,raliegh,mavrick orany other coupons you can possibly give out.Very big smoker my wife & i.We sure could use all the help you can offer please}}}}
& thank you very much
David Martin
need some couponsfor doral, basic, pallmall,raliegh or kool
i have lots of raleigh coupons. series 17,25,c,D,18,B,19,20,27,21,16,J,WW,VV,22,24,K,L,23,A,.how much are they worth ?.also dividends from Philip Morris inc.
I have two old coffee cans full of the Raleigh coupons from my aunt that smoked that brand and the coupons are dated from the 1960s – 1970s, they are for sale.
I used to smoke 4 packs a day of these. I wonder, why did they stop the brand? While never reaching the popularity of Marlboro, they were more popular, I think, than some of the others that have stayed… like L&M and Parliment. Though, I must admit this was from anecdotal observation.
i have a whole pack of raleigh cigarettes that were from the 20’s if anyone is interested i am wanting to sell them or to the original makers
Hi my name is john. Im from mobile and i was at work yesterday and found a empty pack of raleigh cigs with the coupon in it. When did they stop making them or do they still exist.
how can i get money off coupons for your cigarettes?
I have 2 packs of Raleigh lights I had came across in my grandpa’s basement are they worth anything?
I have thousands of Raleigh coupons collected over the years. Willing to sell some or all. Make me an offer.