Before “Pure Michigan”, there were “YES! Michigan” commercials

By James M. Everett Last updated Jun 10, 2022

Tim Allen, a Michigan native, is known for being a comedian, television and film actor, and most recently for lending his voice to the Pure Michigan campaign which helps bring tourists to Mitten State each year. . In these commercials that began airing on radio and TV in 2008, Tim speaks softly over a piano version of the song The Cider House Rules while beautiful footage from all over Michigan plays and shows why people should come and visit our great state.

TIM ALLEN SHARED WHAT PURE MICHIGAN MEANS TO HIM

I love the Pure Michigan commercials, every time I hear them on the radio or see them on TV I want to get in my car with my wife Lindsey and our two dogs Benny and Paddy and explore all the places in Michigan where I’ve never been to before.

Big Joe Pesh – TSM

DO YOU REMEMBER THESE YES! MICHIGAN ADVERTISEMENTS?

Recently I was watching videos on YouTube when I came across something I had never heard or seen before, The Yes! Michigan tourist advertisements.

The Say Yes! The To Michigan campaign began in 1970 and the late 1980s

This Say Yes To Michigan Commercial Highlights Michigan’s Growing Technology

This Say Yes To Michigan Commerical shows all the things you can do in the winter.

Even though these ads are 30-40 years old, they still do a wonderful job of showing off the great state of Michigan. Personally, my favorite ads are from Pure Michigan.

I also that he created a parody account mocking things in Pure Michigan.
Check out one of the videos below, WARNING LANGUAGE NSFW

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