My friend Larry got me off on a tangent this week trying to find a copy of the original commercial from the 70’s for Fig Newton cakes. Specifically, looking for a picture of the guy that dressed up as “Big Fig”.
So far, I managed to find the jingle:
“Hit it, Hal.
Ooey, gooey, rich and chewie inside
Golden, cakey, flakey on the outside
Wrap the inside in the out
Is it good? Darn tootin’!
Doing the Big Fig Newton,
One more time
Doing the Big Fig Newton,
Here’s the tricky part
The Big Fig Newton!”
And a picture of the box:
But have not been able to find a copy of the commercial or even a screen capture of it!
There are a bunch of references to the jingle and even the guy, but no pictures whatsoever!
First person to come up with a picture of the guy (especially doing the “tricky part”) will win a special prize :).
Big Fig in the original 1970’s era commercial, complete with “the tricky part”, is now on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwc1GuHgF-0
What a blast from the past! Big Fig Lives!
1 of the most hilarious & classic commercials ever. I have to correct you on 1 thing though. He says ” Hit it Hal ” not, hit it al
Duly noted! Thanks for the catch, I loved this commercial too – did you ever notice that he kind of trips up the stage at the beginning of the commercial? They just don’t make ’em like that anymore!
LOL Jamie, yes i did notice he almost tripped as he stepped up to the round plat form. I was going to mention that on my last post but forgot to. I’m glad i wasn’t the only 1 to notice that he almost trips. Too funny
I think what makes me laugh hard about the commercial is not only his outfit & crazy little dance but, the piano playing is what makes me laugh & i don’t know why. It’s just funny to hear it. Jamie, your welcome about the correction of Hit it Hal.
I can’t wait to get home from work and watch it!!!!!
Happy National Fig Newton Day!
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