- Dates: August 1979 - November 1979
- Type: Television Commercial
This commercial shows famous Pittsburgh Steeler, and NFL Hall of Fame member, "Mean Joe" Greene limping off the field into the locker room after a rough game. A little boy calls out to him and offers him a bottle of Coca-Cola. At first, Mean Joe refuses, but then he takes and and downs the whole bottle. They boy thinks that's all the interaction he is going to get from his hero, but then Mean Joe turns out to be Nice Joe Greene as he throws the kid his game jersey. Boy: Mr. Greene? Mister Greene? Mean Joe Greene: Yeah! Boy: You need any help? Mean Joe Greene: Uh uh. Boy: I just want you to know, I think, I think, you're the best ever. Mean Joe Greene: Yeah, sure. Boy: Want my Coke? It's okay, you can have it. Mean Joe Greene: No no. Boy: Really you can have it. Mean Joe Greene: Okay. Thanks. Boy: *sigh* See you around. Mean Joe Greene: Hey kid, catch. Boy: Wow! Thanks Mean Joe! (Lyrics) A Coke and a smile Makes me feel good Makes me feel nice That's the way it should be I like to see the whole world is smiling with me Coca-Cola adds life Have a Coke and a smile Coca Cola Have a Coke and a smile. Coke adds life. Mean Joe Green