"How the '1984' Apple Ad Revolutionized the Super Bowl"
The Apple "1984" ad, which aired during the 1984 Super Bowl, marked a turning point in advertising and technology. Directed by Ridley Scott and intended to introduce the new Macintosh computer, the commercial became a sensation and helped establish the Super Bowl as a major platform for high-profile ads. The ad's creation and impact are discussed in recent interviews with key figures involved, shedding light on Steve Jobs's desire to make a splash in the television broadcast he knew little about.