Pillsbury Doughboy
Animated Character / Corporate Icon
Date Of Birth:
1965
Place Of Birth:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Best Known As:
Star of Pillsbury TV commercials
The Doughboy first appeared in 1965 in advertisements for Pillsbury, makers of ready-to-cook baked goods. (The character's official name is Poppin' Fresh.) A small figure made of white dough and wearing a baker's cap, the Doughboy starred in a long-running series of TV ads which invariably ended with him being poked in the stomach and emitting his signature ticklish giggle. Like Betty Crocker, Poppin' Fresh was such a success that he lasted into the 21st century.
Extra Credit:
According to the Pillsbury Corporation, the Doughboy is 8 3/4 inches tall, including his hat… The Doughboy was originally voiced by actor Paul Frees… “Doughboy” was a slang term for American soldiers during World War I.
3 Good Links
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A fan offers gobs of Poppin' Fresh collectibles, info and links
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Search through the fan forum and find photos of the character's construction
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Fine history of his career as a pitchman (well, pitch-puppet)
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