On May 3, 1973, The New York Times reported that the mother featured on the box of Ivory Snow detergent was, in fact, Marilyn Chambers, the star of the recently released pornographic film Behind the Green Door. The advertising industry was scandalized and
Sir, My new maid Ada is employed under-rate - ('tis only proper for a new servant). But, as a considerate master, I have promised quadruple wages and a penny for coal if she can lick her fundamentals. She reports to me weekly with updates on her progress.
