Toy Story 5 AT&T Commercial Effects (Klasky Csupo 2001 Effects)

Overview

This AT&T commercial parody for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 centers on Buzz calling Woody (and vice versa) in a repeated “check-in” pattern. The calls quickly become a running gag where Buzz keeps answering with the same heroic line—protecting the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg—while Jessie repeatedly interrupts with her own upbeat, folksy introductions.

Key Comedic Beat

A standout moment occurs when Bonnie asks Buzz/voiced dialogue about her phone: “Have you seen my phone?” The characters react with confusion and excitement, leading to short bursts of laughter and even “screaming” reactions, as if the call keeps getting derailed by toy-world chaos and the commercial’s over-the-top phrasing.

Repeated Cycle / Structure

The commercial repeatedly cycles through:

• Buzz and Woody greeting each other (e.g., “Howdy,” “Hey, hey, Buzz… How’s my favorite space ranger?”)
• Jessie popping in with “Howdy, partner” energy (including a brief “yodeling cowgirl” style bit)
• Bonnie’s missing-phone joke (e.g., “Have you seen my phone? Aw!”)
• Promotional lines for AT&T (e.g., the trusted network connecting friends, family, and toys)
• Movie release info: Toy Story 5 in theaters June 19th, rated PG

Highlights / Standout Jokes & Moments

• The exaggerated, intentionally endless call-and-response (“Howdy… Buzz… Woody… Jessie…”)
• Jessie’s recurring yodeling-cowgirl / partner interruptions
• Bonnie’s phone question functioning as the punchline that derails the “hero” conversation
• A faux reaction cue—“That was amazing”—that appears like a montage loop moment

Main Personalities (as seen in the subtitles)

• Buzz Lightyear
• Woody
• Jessie
• Bonnie
• (Mentions only) Emperor Zurg