A note from the translator: the “Carosello” was an Italian television advertising show, mainly consisting of short comedic sketches aimed to both entertain and interest people in buying a product. It was aimed at both children and adults, and aired on RAI from 1957 to 1977. In the advert linked below, an example of advert for “supercortemaggiore”, a type of gas commercialized in the 50s and 60s.