David Lindquist

Boxer Marvin Johnson and meteorologist Bob Gregory emerge from pitchman retirement in a new video to promote Tonic Ball, the annual music benefit for Second Helpings.

The clip stars Mike Wiltrout, vocalist for Leisure Kings and 1990s party band Johnny Socko, sending up a series of ads from Indianapolis TV history:

>> Watson's swimming-pool spots starring Jennifer Eichler.

>> Pan An Games ticket rally, featuring soccer footage.

>> Johnson and Eastgate Chrysler Jeep.

>> Dave Mason car dealerships.

>> Blossom Chevrolet claymation.

>> Don's Guns.

>> Gregory and Channel 13.

The 13th edition of Tonic Ball will celebrate the music of Fleetwood Mac, the Velvet Underground and Nirvana on Nov. 21 at four Fountain Square venues. Tickets are sold out.

Second Helpings launched an initiative titled "One Mission. One Million" in July. The goal is to prepare and deliver 1 million meals to hungry Hoosiers by June 30, 2015.



Watch the Tonic Ball video.

Call Star reporter David Lindquist at (317) 444-6404. Follow him on Twitter: @317Lindquist.