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4-min video of some unforgettable STAN FREBERG COMMERCIALS (Farewell to Stan Freberg)
Al Yankovic tweeted: "Very sad to say that one of my absolute all-time heroes has just passed away. RIP Stan Freberg. A legend, an inspiration, and a friend."
Wikipedia reports that Freberg passed away April 7, in Santa Monica, of pneumonia. He was 88.
I find it's hard for me to imagine a world without Stan Freberg in it, somewhere. :) Freberg's insightful humor, often presented in the most quietly absurd of ways, was a loved and integral part of my growing up in the '50s and '60s.
Wikipedia says:
Stan Freberg (born Stanley Friberg; August 7, 1926 – April 7, 2015) was an American author, recording artist, animation voice actor, comedian, radio personality, puppeteer and advertising creative director, whose career began in 1944. He remained active in the industry into his late 80s, more than 70 years after entering it.
Below, an assortment of some of Freberg's ads from those earlier years. In particular the "spicy meatball" one was quoted in homes and offices throughout America and became iconic. :)
LISTENER ADVISORY: Background music and some sound effects have been added by the uploader. Those were not part of Freberg's creation, so do try to ignore and discount those. :)
Thanks to YouTuber UncleTomsKitchen. Mr. Freberg, farewell, and thanks enormously for all you provided while here. :)
