Your response has made my day. Sometimes I think trying to get Jim's music recognised is a futile endeavor.

I also worry that the posts here are not reaching a larger audience with which to effect change.

The fact that you were motivated enough to research this warms my heart. I'm not the only Jim reeves nut out there.

Research is good escapism.

I'm not clear on the commercial specifics, but I think is was Jim singing, and I think your time frame is about right or earlier.

I wish I had a sharper memory, but I do know the commercial existed.