(Undated) -- What do rocker Gene Simmons, actress Betty White, and screaming chickens have in common? All of the above were featured in ads during Super Bowl 44. Simmons pitched for Doctor Pepper Cherry, while White appeared in an ad for Snickers, and the chickens were the sight gag in ads for the fast-casual dining chain, Dennys. Humor also had a starring role during Sunday's "super" ads, with heavy rotations for Budweiser and the snack food Doritos. Bud's ads ranged from survivors on a "Lost"-like desert island foregoing rescue to drink down some cool ones. Doritos unveiled spots with an emphasis on visual humor, all of which were conceived by fans in a sweepstakes and Internet-based viral campaign leading up to the Big Game.
While beer, laughs, snacks, and celebrities are nothing new to "Super" ads, there were some changes in 2010. In the post-bailout era, some major auto makers like GM and Ford were noticeably absent. The void paved the way for Jeff Bridges-voiceovers touting the affordable Hyundai Sonata and a Volkswagen spot with appearances from actor Tracy Morgan and music legend Stevie Wonder.
CBS -- which aired Sunday's match up between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts -- also ran a few "house" ads. In one memorable spot promoting "The Late Show With David Letterman," Oprah Winfrey is seen watching the big game on the couch in between Letterman and Jay Leno.
Here are some of Sunday's more memorable commercials:
Tim Tebow and his mother appear in an ad for Focus on the Family.
NBA stars LeBron James and Dwight Howard play a game of H.O.R.S.E. in a McDonald's commercial.
Residents of a town build a human bridge to help the Budweiser delivery man reach his destination.
A group of scientists enjoy a few Bud Lights after discovering that Earth isn't coming to an end.
Budweiser airs a spot for a house made entirely of Bud Light cans.
Betty White takes one for the team in this Snickers candy bar ad.
The Chicago Bears remake their classic "Super Bowl Shuffle" song for Boost Mobile.
A dog becomes master of his owner in this Doritos chips ad.
Danica Patrick stars in a GoDaddy.com commercial.
A man gets his Doritos-themed dying wish.
Rapper T-Pain makes a cameo in this Budweiser spot.
Men march while singing for this ad where they are pantsless.
Hyundai plays on Brett Favre's retirement for one of their ads.
This Bud ad spoofs the hit TV show, "Lost."
A song about manhood attempts to sell soap for Dove.
A Flo TV ad talks about how a man's spine has been removed.
A Flo TV ad features The Who's "My Generation" as remixed by Black Eyed Pea member Will.i.am.
National Lampoons' "The Griswolds" do a spot for HomeAway.com.
In this ad for Bridgstone tires, a driver confuses the words "life" and "wife."
Two ETrade babies talk about a portfolio.
Men demand to drive the new Dodge Charger
Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers appears as Punxsutawney Phil in an ad for Tru TV.
David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey and Jay Leno appear in an ad for CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman."
A feisty child slaps his mother's friend in a Doritos commercial.
