Who Doesn’t Remember the Marden's Lady TV Ads in Maine?

Everyone from Maine knows and loves the “Marden’s Lady” and the legendary TV ads.

6 Years on Television

Karmo Sanders created “Birdie Googins” around 2007 and appeared on Marden’s commercials for six years until 2013.

Maine Humor with an Accent

Googins had a wicked "Mainah" accent with a great sense of humor, and told it to you straight.

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Famous Slogan and Persona

For years, Marden’s had a hit on their hands with Birdie's persona and the store's still famous slogan “I should have bought it when I saw it at Marden’s.”

Watch The Ads Again

Watch some of the ads below and relive the magic. This is Maine TV at its finest.

Iconic Marden’s Lady Ads:

The “low budget” look to the commercials was a hallmark and worked better than an over-polished production.

Birdie's personality and Marden’s popularity were the featured stars in Maine.

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Iconic Character

Birdie Googins is an epic character and tapped into Maine humor and culture. She will always be remembered and live on in the ads.

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