The Original Ronald McDonald A Marketing Masterpiece

28 likes, 0 comments - 500daysofari on May 22, 2024: "The original Ronald McDonald was terrifying ***** This is a clip from a longer video ... Catch exclusive discounts, a themed ferry, old-school Ronald McDonald bench displays, and more! What's even more fascinating is that the first Ronald McDonald was not just a made-up character but a real person – Willard Scott. Scott played ... All Things History (@historydefined). 7 Replies. 74 Likes. The Original Ronald McDonald. This is one of three commercials that started running in 1963. Willard Scott plays Ronald. Willard is better known for being the weatherman on The Today' Show. Ronald McDonald was introduced by McDonald's in 1963 as a friendly, recognizable character to appeal to children and families. His name was Speedee, and he was a guy wearing a chef's hat atop his hamburger-shaped head. The McDonald brothers—yes, there was a real ... The McCrispy is a McDonald's southern-style fried chicken sandwich that's crispy, juicy and tender perfection. It's topped with crinkle-cut pickles. An instant hit with kids, Ronald would appear in his first national TV commercial in 1966, still donning his yellow and red striped jumpsuit, ... Thus, the first iteration of Ronald McDonald was born, as portrayed by famed weather forecaster Willard Scott. "Hey Ronald!" "Here I am kids.