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RIP Mr. Whipple - The Charmin Man

November 19, 2007 in NostalgiaBlitz, TV by Sean | 1 comment

Dick Wilson as Mr Whipple, the Charmin manAs Mr. Whipple actor Dick Wilson implored generations of shoppers not to squeeze the Charmin. Wilson died today at the age of 91. He made over 500 Charmin commercials over a 25 year span, an amazingly consistent advertising campaign. In addition Wilson made guest appearances on sitcoms ranging from Bewitched to Alice.

I propose a 21 squeeze salute as a tribute. Or, failing that, let’s at least watch a couple of his famous commercials…