The ad begins with Ella Bleu instructing her father on how to use a camera to record their dance video. In typical dad fashion, John struggles to find the right button, leading to a humorous exchange between the father-daughter duo. Once the camera is rolling, the two begin to dance the famous hand jive.
While the original “Hand Jive” song featured in the movie “Grease” was by Sha Na Na, the Miracle-Gro ad features “Sunday Best” by Surfaces as the music of choice. But that doesn’t stop John and Ella from executing the moves with precision. It’s important to note that the hand jive wasn’t just popularized by the “Grease” movie; it has roots in American music, specifically in Johnny Otis’ hit single “Willie and the Hand Jive.”
But John and Ella Bleu are not the only celebrities featured in the ad. Martha Stewart, Leslie David Baker from “The Office,” Peloton instructor Emma Lovewell, NASCAR’s Kyle Busch, and Carl Weathers all make appearances. However, it’s the Travolta father-daughter duo that steal the show, dancing away until the end of the commercial.
The Miracle-Gro ad is set to air during the second quarter of this year’s Super Bowl, and it’s sure to be a hit. With John Travolta and his daughter Ella Bleu delivering a heartwarming and entertaining performance, it’s one of those “uncool” dad moments that we can all relate to. So get ready to dance along with the Travoltas and enjoy this fun and memorable commercial during the big game