[Jeffery]

This is said to be the very first Ronald McDonald TV commercial...
Classic TV at its finest!
http://www.yourememberthat.com/media/510/The_First_McDonalds_TV_Spot/#.VCD0_vldWYI

 

[MoonShadows]

And, do you know who played the original Ronald McDonald?

Willard Scott, the former weather guy for many years on the Today Show.

 

[JJ Grandits]

I didn't know that Stephen King wrote ad copy back then.

 

[plowjockey]

With the exception of the shake, I don't remember the portions being that large - until recent years.

Pretty cool to see how something like a silly clown, helped the brand to develop.

 

[TacticalTrout]

I didn't know that Stephen King wrote ad copy back then.

We all float down here...

 

[hippygirl]

We all float down here...

Ah...a quote from my favorite SK novel!