Reel-to-reel analog audio effect?

Hey everyone, I'm working on a spoof of a 1950's PSA, I've watched a few and I noticed a big characteristic of them is that old analog reel-to-reel sound. Does anyone know how to get a similar sound, that kinda stuffy, saturated effect? I'm thinking of layering some record static overtop, but is there anything (filters, etc.) I can do to distort the otherwise crisp dialogue track?
Anyone advice is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
-Brooks
p.s. here's an example i found on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGrfq...arch=50s%20psa
ahh and where can I find that cheesy music?

Usually 50's psa's were produced on film: recorded either double system or on film stock with a magnetic stripe (a la auricon cameras.) Several generations of magnetic transfers and mixes and then an optical track negative and finally an optical track print. Each of these stages built up a bit of floor noise and tended to dull the highs. And the optical tracks themselves popped at splices (unless blooped) and were subject to all sorts of crackle as dirt built up on a print. Thus, you are looking for more than a little muddiness that you attribute to reel to reel recording. (I've still got a Nagra 3 that makes flawless recordings.)
End of today's history lesson.

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