The advertisement industry was certainly alive and well before the creation of television but thereafter it was forever changed. Like a chicken and egg story it was either one step ahead of technology or the very cause of its forward step. As a child of the black and white t.v. industry days I have fond memories of shows like: Leave it to Beaver, Bonanza and of course I Love Lucy. My memories become that much more vivid when I think back to the start of colour television.

Aside form the entertainment it was the icons and jingles of the advertisements that left me singing my way to school and back. “I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener” (hot dogs) and “M'm., M,m ,Good “ (Campbell's soups) were my lunchtime favorites. My brother however never did catch on to the “a little dab'll do ya” message of Brylcream hair gook.

Fun cartoon characters like Tony the Tiger and the Pillsbury Doughboy quickly became icons that are still “pop n' fresh” in my memory bank. Speaking of which, I came across a story about the Doughboy that from a writing critique was a very well done play on words. To that end I applaud the anonymous writer but I must point out that it must be a case of mistaken identity as the famous little squeeze was created in 1965 and could not be 71. The good news is, it means our squishy Doughboy is just stale and not dead as reported.

Just another reminder that you can't believe everything you read.

The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours. Long-time friend, Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was never considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, even still he was a crusty old man and was considered a role model for millions. Toward the end, it was thought he would rise again, but alas, he had reached his expiration date. Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough; two children, John Dough and Jane Dough; plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
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Character created: 1965 by Leo Burnett Co.
The original was a 3-D doughboy doll made of clay that cost $16,000.
Successor of 600 commercials.
Voice of Paul Frees (Bullwinkle and Rocky cartoon's).