John Deere Day 1962

125 Years of John Deere. Approximately 144 minutes.COLOR

George Gobel serves as host. Starts with “Best of Oddities in Farming,” followed by “Harvest D-Day” showing field footage of the 40, 42, 45, 55, 95, and 105. Next, “A Pattern for Performance” takes the viewer on a fine tour of tractor manufacturing operations — Waterloo and Dubuque — from molten iron to making castings, and from machining to assembly. This is followed by excellent field footage showing a wide variety of implements with the 1010, 2010, 3010, and 4010 in row crops, wheat country, rice, vegetables, and cotton while planting, cultivating, and harvesting. Then, “What’s New for 1962” shows new implements with all tractor models; even the 8010.

John Deere Day 1965

125 Years of John Deere. Approximately 147 minutes.COLOR

Several Hollywood personalities, including Henry Gibson and Margaret Hamilton, join in to create the connecting theme. John Deere action begins with the 5010, and is followed by interviews with farmers about their experiences with combines. “Situation Well In Hand” features the Power Shift Transmission and the Power Differential Lock, as well as other improvements on the 1965 3020 and 4020. “Shoulder High By The 4th Of July” interviews farmers about minimum-tillage corn production, with field scenes of tractors and equipment. “New Hillside Combine” introduces the 95H, and “1010” Country” shows field operations and user interviews from around the country.

Then, a lengthy “What’s New For 1965” shows many new products in field scenes with New Generation Tractors, including the rare 111 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine in action.

John Deere Day 1966 Power Train ‘66. Approximately 72 minutes. COLOR The famous Power Train is shown traveling through many areas of the country loaded with the “Long Green Line.” On-board conversation leads to the 5020 Tractor and excellent field scenes. Then the 2510 is introduced, as well as several new and improved pieces of equipment in “What’s New For 1966.” This is followed by the film that takes the viewer inside the Deere & Company Administrative Center (World Headquarters), as well as various factories. “The Character of a Company” delivers a message established and clarified by Deere chairman William (Bill) Hewitt: “We have no special advantage that cannot accrue to any other company.” TV Advertising Spots — 1967–1972. Approximately 33 minutes. COLOR Over 30 TV advertising spots from 1967 to 1972 feature such products as the 1520, 4320, 4620, 5020, 7520, and 6030 Tractors; Weekend Freedom Machines and Patio Tractors, and much more.