The Birth of a Cultural Phenomenon The First Ronald McDonald Actor

In the category of 'What were they thinking?' —Here is the original Ronald McDonald from 1963, played by comedian and clown Willard Scott, ... The First Ronald McDonald House ... It all began in Philadelphia in 1974 when three-year-old Kim Hill — daughter of Philadelphia Eagles football player Fred Hill ... Created in 1963, the clown was created and portrayed by actor Willard Scott pictured here. Sporting a cup on his nose, a carrying tray in his hands and an ... After that, he rallied support from Leonard Tose, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jim Murray, the Eagles' general manager, and Ed Rensi, the McDonald's ... So back in 1974, we partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities to open the first Ronald McDonald House® in Philadelphia for families with children who were ... If he looks familiar it's because he was played by Willard Scott, who went on to become the weatherman for NBC's Today programme. Made long ... Aye Jaye, who was born Alexei Jankowski, is remembered for portraying Ronald McDonald around the world in addition to other stage and film work. Yet the photo above indeed shows the original Ronald McDonald ad, shown in the Washington, D.C. market in 1963 (with the mascot played by TV ... In the 1970s, few supports existed for families with children in the hospital. This group looked to Philadelphia, where the first Ronald McDonald House opened ... This is a family today. We're gonna take a look back at some of the contests. and instant win games that McDonald's had. The earliest game piece ...