Im a 26 year old truck driver and believe it or not my mom and I still cry together when we see this commercial. Back when I was still living with my parents I went on a trip and suprized my family by coming home Christmas Eve.
Wish they'd just keep playing this, like the Hersheys Kisses commercial. But then again the kisses one will never look outdated, even if the film itself is definatly not new.
Hey!!! MAD MEN...Just bring back the classics that worked instead of trying to copy them...save money ...time..ect..Thanks for the post..Great Memories!!!
This one is a classic... Way better than that creepy incest-laden commercial they're running now (it's been airing for about 3 or 4 years now every Christmas)!
A nice portrait of a warm, loving, functional family. Since I work with individuals not so fortunate, I'm glad we have this film to remind ourselves of what families should be. BTW, nothing like a hot cup of coffee on a winter's morning! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
This commercial meant absolutely nothing to me when I was younger, but now that I go to college 1200 miles from home and only return and see my parents at Christmas I grasp it's full emotion. Brings a slight tear to my eye everytime.
@chuckcollins thats a pretty good burn chuck...but u have to admit that family values have definetely crumbled in the past 25+ years... today's generation of adolescents & young adults are the most selfish generation yet... not many are having families or keeping those values alive... all they care about are themselves,permiscuous (aka disgusting) sex, & pretending that they're glamorous celebrities- their brains r soaked with nonsense...they live in a fantasy world ya kno. just my $0.02
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
People imagine that their time in history is unique, yet it is most certainly not. It is absolutely true that the more things change, the more things stay the same. Society has always ebbed and flowed in its morals and values. This will continue to happen into infinity.
@DanielEBurnette Not trying to burn anyone. Just educate. People have rise above rhetoric and generational misconceptions that are continually perpetuated. The world existed before you came along and it will be still be here when you are dust. Some things are always going to happen and we cannot help that. But to realize and recognize the reality of how the world really works and to not become totally cynical and jaded is the true mark of elightenment.
@Jonnn79 Me too...I always get teary eyed when Peter's mom sees him. Makes me start to cry. A definite "feel good" commercial. Too bad the don't have any of those anymore.
@shawho Smucker's, represented by those cute little "Aw shucks" innocent boys (yeah, sure) in the TV propaganda commercial, now owns Folger's and I read recently that the "blend" that Folger's made made famous with this ad is no longer being made. It's the law of nature, the big fish swallows the little one on so on and so on... Bring back Peter!
I can't stand the new "peter comes home" commercial, they could try and bring back the original cast where peter is a father and him, his wife, and child are stuck in an airport and his parents and two sisters (and their families) are home for a big christmas reunion disappointed , cut to everything working out, and him and his family take a cab to the house, call one of his sisters on his cell, and his parents wake up to everyone there with folgers brewing in the kitchen.
This commercial aired until just about 2 years ago I believe. I loved when it would come on. 80's christmas look and all. In fact, they STILL also air the Hershey Kiss commercial from the 80's as well.
@TheArbed69 My father (ironically named Peter), who often goes out of the state (and even the country) for work, claimed that he wouldn't be home for Christmas in 2010. He managed to make it home for Christmas a day after I had to nurse myself from a stomach flu.
@Beyondisme You are too young to know it, but SNL did that as a skit years ago. Twice! In fact, it was a whole thing about anytime the family was startled by anything, they shot at it. Of course everyone in the whole scene ended up full of lead. It was funnier on video than what can be described.
@phillygrl69 YUP!!! Just looked into it, and the actor that played Peter, Greg Wrangler..played a short role on the soap "The Young & The Restless" he was actually on the show last year as a matter of fact! Still looks gooood!! Merry Christmas everyone!
I just saw the "new" Folgers Christmas commercial the other day. I DIDNT LIKE IT!!! Why cant they just at least air the older commercials just for the holidays? They bring back soooo many sentimental memories!!
@phillygrl69 I totally agree - the new Folgers Christmas commercial seems cold and the actors -- sorry to say -- are kind of ugly. The original Christmas commercial was waaay better. I love the nostalgia.
This remains my favorite commericial of all time. Still makes me tear up when mom comes down the stairs to find Peter has come home for the holidays! May we all find ourselves at home where our hearts are this holiday season (whether we drink coffee or not, lol).
@Manwithjeep - No, not kidding! Happy holidays and happy new year! I love this commericial!! Lucky for my own son that he was born the year before this commericial aired, because I might have named him Peter (ha, ha!).
@mjoanc Merry Christmas to you but don't you think the whole thing is a bit syrupy? I like the idea but what it really comes down to is big business trying to sell you an over-the-top perfect holiday. Many get sucked in by this. Let's keep commercialism out and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
@Manwithjeep Uh, yeah. That's why it's called a "commercial". The advertising agency will use whatever element that they think will sell more of the product for the client. That can include any religious holiday including Christmas, Hanukkah, or Elvis' Birthday.
If you are worried about being "sucked in", turn off your TV and your computer during whatever times of the year are sacred to you. Then go out and do something truly meaningful to help others less fortunate in their time of need.
@Manwithjeep - Of course it was 'syrupy' - but I don't like coffee, so it's not like I ran right out to get Folgers. This story line about family love and being together for the holidays certainly touches on the meaning of Christmas. Maybe it represents the values of this company (a company trying to employ thousands of workers). I don't know... I'm just glad Peter keeps coming home year after year (and he doesn't age either!). By the way, my son is coming home for Christmas this year!
@mjoanc A JM Smucker company that employs thousands of workers at borderline poverty wages whose only interest is to increase profits for it's fat cat shareholders. Now that doesn't sound very Christmas-like to me. Just keep watching Peter year after year but keep in mind what he represents ... A power hungry baron who wouldn't hesitate to hire even his little sister and kid brother for $7 an hour to pick and pack coffee. Enjoy the holidays with your Son.
@Manwithjeep That's all fine and good, but what does that have to do with the price of tea in China? The Folgers referenced in this commercial is a defunct brand. It was produced by P&G. It no longer exists. In the meantime, there are other people waiting in line to use the computer there at the library. Time to walk back to your tent where you obviously live a low-carbon emission life to save the planet when you're not volunteering at the mission for undocumented workers.
@Manwithjeep, a person like you would never understand the Christmas spirit which has to do with love, family and giving of yourself so go back to your community organizing and shut up....
DId Peter come home from College for the Holidays and "come out " to his folks...we could re air this with a take on that ..... had a crush on him when i was a kid.... gay crush that is...
I would love to see this ad run again....it hit home for me back with it ran & still does. You see I have a brother...his name is Peter & he was far from home & while i was older than the youngest sister in the commerical in my heart i was her/she was me....I cry even know watching it.
I love this commercial so much, it's my favorite ever. Please have a reunion commercial! It's so nice to see the people who played peter's mom and little sister posting here!
here's the cast: would like to see them reunited on the Today Show or something. This was ranked the number one Christmas commercial of all time for crying out loud!
This was one of the best Christmas commercials ever. They remade it, but the guy who's coming home is almost flirting with his sister. Yuck...I wish they'd bring it back.
This is my all time favorite Christmas commercial. Thank you for posting it. I remember looking forward to seeing this commercial every Christmas as a child. I have not seen it on in years. You have made this day a whole lot brighter!!
I'm so surprised to see this posted. I played Peter's mom. It was a special commercial, even though none of us knew that at the time. When we shot it, they said maybe it would run for a couple of years.
@KWeiman33 Thank you so much for commenting and for your great performance in this commercial. Your emotional line delivery and expressions are a major part of what made it so special.
Can you help me and confirm when this was filmed and when it first aired? People swear they saw it in 1984 or 1985, but the ad agency claims differently.
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@chuckcollins Wha--? Have you lost your mind?? I know you will delete this comment, but sweet mother of God. This is the worst kind of commercial. So incredibly schmaltzy. We are all laughing at you for loving this commercial.
@CommanderB9488 Thirty eight years of computer experience lends the ability to do a lot of tricks.
I was replying to that person's negative comment by giving them a link to another video of mine that they might enjoy more that has been seen by over 25,000 viewers and is well-liked enough to have been featured on G4's "ATTACK OF THE SHOW".
I found my old date books. The first audition was 9/10/85 at Cunningham&Walsh.
Maxine Marx, the daughter of Harpo Marx, was the casting director. The call back was 10/1/85 and we shot 10/9-10/11, 1985. It aired the day after Thanksgiving.
@KWeiman33 Thank you so much for clearing that up!!! It is strange but true that millions of people can and did collectively forget when this aired exactly.
Do I understand correctly that you are still an actress and have also been a photographer for the past twenty years?
Also, may I say that your performance of "Ladies Who Lunch" was terrific.
@KWeiman33 Hi!!! That is so AWESOME!!! I have always loved this commercial, it always gats me a lil choked up. I dont know if you saw my earlier comment, but I was wondering why they (Folgers) dont they at least air this commercial for the holidays? It may boost sales, ya never know! Not only that, but its such a classic commercial! I really wish that they still showed it today. None the less, thank you so so much for giving us this wonderful gift of home and love! Classic!! God Bless you!
I wish they would still air this. It's by far my favorite Christmas commercial! It wasn't Christmas until I saw this air every year. It's such a loved classic maybe we should write Fogers and request they air it again!?!
@KWeiman33 , when I saw the thread on AOL today about the best Christmas commercials of all time, this one immediately came to mind! It brought a tear to my eye when I watched it again. It is wonderful, and you helped make it! The little girl is precious....
@KWeiman33 Wow! It is so great to see another "Folgers Homecoming" family member on here! Thank you for the posting! I played Peter's little sister making coffee with him. It is so very nice to read all of the heartwarming comments again this year. Given how positive all the posts have been...I really wish Folgers would bring the commercial back!! :) Or even a reunion commercial hehe Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
@colleenhugs Thank you for stopping by again this year. A reunion commercial would be genius! It would be so popular that it would run another twenty years!
Best wishes for this and all your mornings from all of us!
@colleenhugs i was older than you were in the commerical but still it was like watching "my" dream of what i wanted for christmas. My brother was named Peter & back with it the ad ran he was far from home
@KWeiman33 Good for you! No surprise here but I too loved this commercial and have missed it the last couple of years. I've seen "Peter" on television recently he he's hardly changed at all.
if the whole family came down stairs and smelled coffee dont yall think there is a coffee bugular in the house........ooooooh wait its only peter coming home to wash his draws
They played this commercial during the 1985 movie "Legend of The Lone Ranger" with Klinton Spilsbury as the Lone Ranger. It was played during the Christmas season.
pETER IS BACK FROM BERKLEY AND IS THE PRESIDENT OF THEIR CHAPETER OF SDS. HIS DAD IS A RIGHT WINGED REPUBLICAN WHO WILL PROBABLY VOTE FOR NIXON. HIS MOM IS VERY SUBMISSIVE AND KNOWS HER PLACE.
I used to look forward to this commercial every year. If this was in 1986, then the little girl is probably around 30 now. They haven't shown it in a couple of years.
this is sort of like our christmases, except for last year when the toilet overflowed and dripped through the ceiling and next to the christmas tree in the livingroom. ah, memories...
Great commercial. Used to see this all of the time back in the day. Also, nothing wakes me up in the morning like a family member I never expected to see making Folgers coffee in the kitchen.
Crap, now I want some coffee!
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lol. check the "yellow" ad we filmed here in new zealand! (:D
InnerMittenSignal 1 week ago
Jim Neil
Cuddleynny 2 weeks ago
Is this not incesty to anyone else but me?
adrianr2112 1 month ago
@adrianr2112 The newer one is. This not so much.
miketh2005 1 month ago
I remember seeing this in the 90's. I never do anymore.
Explorer4Truth 1 month ago
Classic .... this maybe the most popular christmas commercial of all time. PETER!!!!!!! lol
DirtballRotten 1 month ago
Haha I still remember this commercial, I bet it would still make my mom cry!
AllegianceTV 1 month ago
Apparently no one makes the coffee but Peter.
Nirvezz 1 month ago 2
This is what the holidays are about! Being with loved ones and a hot cup of coffee. Mmmm....
lacouerfairy 1 month ago
this is the one I remember from the 80s, I know they have a new one out trying to dupicate this one but I prefer this one better
Anglynn74 1 month ago
Peter poisoned them all. Sick bastard.
Toadman005 1 month ago
This commercial gets me everytime!
Emilyrsps 1 month ago 2
dumb ass video. really lame ass folgers christmas commercial
kool263 1 month ago
Susan Honey (Older Sister and inspiration to Joey Tribbiani--- "How you doin?"
Jennifool1 1 month ago
How does this classic not have more views
bornwisedistruction 1 month ago
I still love this commercial.
hb2578 1 month ago
i loved this commercial growing up
mamamony22 1 month ago 2
Im a 26 year old truck driver and believe it or not my mom and I still cry together when we see this commercial. Back when I was still living with my parents I went on a trip and suprized my family by coming home Christmas Eve.
bushwhacked59 1 month ago
it would have been their best ad, but they overdue it. i'm surprised they don't have the little girl sucking on a cup of folgers.
swimmerB0B 1 month ago
Wish they'd just keep playing this, like the Hersheys Kisses commercial. But then again the kisses one will never look outdated, even if the film itself is definatly not new.
kimdelee 2 months ago
I came home to divorced drunken parents. Peter can kiss my ass.
BufordStone 2 months ago 3
Hey!!! MAD MEN...Just bring back the classics that worked instead of trying to copy them...save money ...time..ect..Thanks for the post..Great Memories!!!
mrsuzieqpug 2 months ago
Should have come downstairs with a gun in hand, "Who in the hell's makin' coffee in here?!"
TheDystopiaInside 2 months ago 4
@TheDystopiaInside you sir owe me a new pair of pants ;D
bornwisedistruction 1 month ago
Is that Judith Barsi? I think it is
gettinhitched 2 months ago
@gettinhitched No. The actress in question is the lovely and incomparable Colleen Hughes.
chuckcollins 2 months ago
This one is a classic... Way better than that creepy incest-laden commercial they're running now (it's been airing for about 3 or 4 years now every Christmas)!
aspill68 2 months ago
A nice portrait of a warm, loving, functional family. Since I work with individuals not so fortunate, I'm glad we have this film to remind ourselves of what families should be. BTW, nothing like a hot cup of coffee on a winter's morning! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
mjcamck 2 months ago
@colleenhugs what r u doing these days?
WheelerBF 2 months ago
@KWeiman33 whatever became of the other actors in this commercial?
WheelerBF 2 months ago
This commercial always made me cry, since my brothers lived out of state.
Taramw32 3 months ago
Peter please come home again this year!!!
furstlady 3 months ago 3
Enjoy coffee while it's still around.
MEGAXSTU 3 months ago
i remember this commercial from when i was a little kid :) TV ain't nice like this anymore :(
ICPNINTears4FearsMJJ 4 months ago 3
@ICPNINTears4FearsMJJ even the commercials are bad!
southernbrooklyngal 2 months ago
@southernbrooklyngal totally agree!
ICPNINTears4FearsMJJ 2 months ago
What a beautiful and touching commercial!
nanlisa 5 months ago 2
how could you NOT like this? 8 people are soulless dumbasses
gideaninja 5 months ago 3
This is cute.
SusanBaudelaire 5 months ago
"Peter, you're home from prison! And they taught you how to make coffee... we're so proud of you!"
justtim 6 months ago
So, the family doesn't shower before coming downstairs??
visor109 7 months ago
I was going to comment on Peter's 80's ponytail at 0:15 but it's gone by the end of the commercial. I guess it was just a scarf.
termhip 8 months ago
Dude, where's Peter? He's hot!
suddendee 8 months ago
I live in Canada's arctic circle, and flying back to my home of Ottawa costs about $2,000....so I relate to this commercial
InuvikPhil 8 months ago
This commercial meant absolutely nothing to me when I was younger, but now that I go to college 1200 miles from home and only return and see my parents at Christmas I grasp it's full emotion. Brings a slight tear to my eye everytime.
flamingphil123 9 months ago
PFFF, Folgers can suck on my CHUCK-FULL-A-NUTS!!!!
LMFAO!! XDD
omgwtfbbq6666 10 months ago
7 people dont have folgers in they're cup ^_^
toyes2 10 months ago 3
@toyes2 ur comment could be used for a commercial!
godisgoodatht 1 month ago
buckethead does this jingle better than anyone and he sometimes drinks folgers
lonesalcornbug 10 months ago
When I look at this commercial. I think what has come to this modern day. War,violence,drug,crime,sex.
rezajonathan20 11 months ago 2
@rezajonathan20 Especially since none of that existed before 1985.
chuckcollins 11 months ago 23
@chuckcollins Owned.
janusandjachy 10 months ago
@chuckcollins thats a pretty good burn chuck...but u have to admit that family values have definetely crumbled in the past 25+ years... today's generation of adolescents & young adults are the most selfish generation yet... not many are having families or keeping those values alive... all they care about are themselves,permiscuous (aka disgusting) sex, & pretending that they're glamorous celebrities- their brains r soaked with nonsense...they live in a fantasy world ya kno. just my $0.02
kuhleskind 8 months ago
@kuhleskind "I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on
frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond
words... When I was young, we were taught to be discrete and
respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly disrespectful and impatient of restraint" (Hesiod, 8th century BC).
chuckcollins 8 months ago 3
@chuckcollins You know your shit, i hate people that think their generation is more "morally accurate" than a future one.
Bayoneter 7 months ago 2
@Bayoneter
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
People imagine that their time in history is unique, yet it is most certainly not. It is absolutely true that the more things change, the more things stay the same. Society has always ebbed and flowed in its morals and values. This will continue to happen into infinity.
chuckcollins 7 months ago
@chuckcollins Wow, what a burn
DanielEBurnette 7 months ago
@DanielEBurnette Not trying to burn anyone. Just educate. People have rise above rhetoric and generational misconceptions that are continually perpetuated. The world existed before you came along and it will be still be here when you are dust. Some things are always going to happen and we cannot help that. But to realize and recognize the reality of how the world really works and to not become totally cynical and jaded is the true mark of elightenment.
chuckcollins 7 months ago
@rezajonathan20 We should send cans of folgers to Libya right now. Maybe Khadafi should have a cup.
puguadood 11 months ago
They better hope noone ever comes in that house to murder everyone they all very heavy sleepers and leave door unlocked
mattsmt20 11 months ago
It seems in the 80s , the commercials were more about the family, than the producti tself.
jaydee624 1 year ago
@jaydee624 That's exactly why they are so sentimental, if I spelled it right, today. memory lane of the good ole days.
incrediblehulkmovies 11 months ago
quite possibly one of the greatest tv ads I can remember, along with the Mcdonalds commercial of the little girl at the piano recital
runcraigrun 1 year ago
I always get teary eyed when Peter's mom steps off the stairs and sees Peter standing there.
Jonnn79 1 year ago 7
@Jonnn79 Me too...I always get teary eyed when Peter's mom sees him. Makes me start to cry. A definite "feel good" commercial. Too bad the don't have any of those anymore.
gargoyle2bad4u 2 weeks ago
Anyone think they will be showing this years (piece of crap) commercial in 25 years?
Bring back Peter. Who cares if they no longer make the darn coffee. it's about the
family, stupid!
hoesey 1 year ago 2
@hoesey what do you mean they no longer make the coffee?
shawho 1 year ago
@shawho Smucker's, represented by those cute little "Aw shucks" innocent boys (yeah, sure) in the TV propaganda commercial, now owns Folger's and I read recently that the "blend" that Folger's made made famous with this ad is no longer being made. It's the law of nature, the big fish swallows the little one on so on and so on... Bring back Peter!
hoesey 1 year ago
@hoesey ahhhh. now i got it... and it sure explains a lot at why folgers tastes so horrible now
shawho 1 year ago
the old one is so much better. the new one is awkward
allin1readerwriter 1 year ago
Who's kids are those, the sisters?
captincharm 1 year ago
I can't stand the new "peter comes home" commercial, they could try and bring back the original cast where peter is a father and him, his wife, and child are stuck in an airport and his parents and two sisters (and their families) are home for a big christmas reunion disappointed , cut to everything working out, and him and his family take a cab to the house, call one of his sisters on his cell, and his parents wake up to everyone there with folgers brewing in the kitchen.
OhLookItsJonBoy 1 year ago
This commercial always a favorite of mine. Christmas just wouldn't be the same if I didn't get to see it at least once. Thank you for posting.
Pocstrega 1 year ago
This commercial aired until just about 2 years ago I believe. I loved when it would come on. 80's christmas look and all. In fact, they STILL also air the Hershey Kiss commercial from the 80's as well.
rystew2040 1 year ago 2
@ssjup81: I don't know, but my wife says she has seen it recently.
waterman9465 1 year ago
I was given a tiny kitten 20+ years ago and named him Peter after this very commercial.
TheArbed69 1 year ago 13
@TheArbed69 My father (ironically named Peter), who often goes out of the state (and even the country) for work, claimed that he wouldn't be home for Christmas in 2010. He managed to make it home for Christmas a day after I had to nurse myself from a stomach flu.
DeadRaymanWalking 6 months ago
I never get tired of seeing this one at Christmas time.
waterman9465 1 year ago 2
@waterman9465 I hate the fact that they don't show it anymore!
ssjup81 1 year ago 2
you should see him now..Greg Wrangler...handsome with age:)
sexymama1966 1 year ago 2
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Peter gets home secretly and makes coffee to wake family up.
Family wakes to smell of coffee and hears noise downstairs.
Mother thinks someone broke in and warns her husband.
Father grabs shotgun from under his bed and loads it.
Peter walks into living room with tray of coffee cups.
Father turns and blasts six rounds of buck shot into Peter without looking.
Merry Christmas, from all of us at Folger's!
:D
Beyondisme 1 year ago
@Beyondisme You are too young to know it, but SNL did that as a skit years ago. Twice! In fact, it was a whole thing about anytime the family was startled by anything, they shot at it. Of course everyone in the whole scene ended up full of lead. It was funnier on video than what can be described.
chuckcollins 1 year ago
@Beyondisme You just gave me the best laugh I've had in a while. LOL XD
AzureFlameGod1986 1 year ago
UGH! this always makes me cry...
cityducky 1 year ago
bring back the old commericals. I love this for some reason. Peter!
kathyfmp64 1 year ago
I always wished that this was my family.....
sageguitar70 1 year ago
P.S. I "think" Peter went on to play a role a few yrs. later on the "Young & The Restless.." I think!! lol
phillygrl69 1 year ago
@phillygrl69 YUP!!! Just looked into it, and the actor that played Peter, Greg Wrangler..played a short role on the soap "The Young & The Restless" he was actually on the show last year as a matter of fact! Still looks gooood!! Merry Christmas everyone!
phillygrl69 1 year ago
I just saw the "new" Folgers Christmas commercial the other day. I DIDNT LIKE IT!!! Why cant they just at least air the older commercials just for the holidays? They bring back soooo many sentimental memories!!
phillygrl69 1 year ago 2
@phillygrl69 I totally agree - the new Folgers Christmas commercial seems cold and the actors -- sorry to say -- are kind of ugly. The original Christmas commercial was waaay better. I love the nostalgia.
ladamshpxl 1 year ago
PETER!!!!!!
Matlike1 1 year ago
oh yes i grew up watching this commercial and it was one of my favorites!
cherd1971 1 year ago
This remains my favorite commericial of all time. Still makes me tear up when mom comes down the stairs to find Peter has come home for the holidays! May we all find ourselves at home where our hearts are this holiday season (whether we drink coffee or not, lol).
mjoanc 1 year ago 2
@mjoanc You're kidding me right?
Manwithjeep 1 year ago
@Manwithjeep - No, not kidding! Happy holidays and happy new year! I love this commericial!! Lucky for my own son that he was born the year before this commericial aired, because I might have named him Peter (ha, ha!).
mjoanc 1 year ago
@mjoanc Merry Christmas to you but don't you think the whole thing is a bit syrupy? I like the idea but what it really comes down to is big business trying to sell you an over-the-top perfect holiday. Many get sucked in by this. Let's keep commercialism out and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Manwithjeep 1 year ago
@Manwithjeep Uh, yeah. That's why it's called a "commercial". The advertising agency will use whatever element that they think will sell more of the product for the client. That can include any religious holiday including Christmas, Hanukkah, or Elvis' Birthday.
If you are worried about being "sucked in", turn off your TV and your computer during whatever times of the year are sacred to you. Then go out and do something truly meaningful to help others less fortunate in their time of need.
chuckcollins 1 year ago
@Manwithjeep - Of course it was 'syrupy' - but I don't like coffee, so it's not like I ran right out to get Folgers. This story line about family love and being together for the holidays certainly touches on the meaning of Christmas. Maybe it represents the values of this company (a company trying to employ thousands of workers). I don't know... I'm just glad Peter keeps coming home year after year (and he doesn't age either!). By the way, my son is coming home for Christmas this year!
mjoanc 1 year ago
@mjoanc A JM Smucker company that employs thousands of workers at borderline poverty wages whose only interest is to increase profits for it's fat cat shareholders. Now that doesn't sound very Christmas-like to me. Just keep watching Peter year after year but keep in mind what he represents ... A power hungry baron who wouldn't hesitate to hire even his little sister and kid brother for $7 an hour to pick and pack coffee. Enjoy the holidays with your Son.
Manwithjeep 1 year ago
@Manwithjeep That's all fine and good, but what does that have to do with the price of tea in China? The Folgers referenced in this commercial is a defunct brand. It was produced by P&G. It no longer exists. In the meantime, there are other people waiting in line to use the computer there at the library. Time to walk back to your tent where you obviously live a low-carbon emission life to save the planet when you're not volunteering at the mission for undocumented workers.
chuckcollins 1 year ago
@Manwithjeep, a person like you would never understand the Christmas spirit which has to do with love, family and giving of yourself so go back to your community organizing and shut up....
Reavelt 1 year ago
I love this commercial.....so Christmassy!!!!
mauma57 1 year ago
DId Peter come home from College for the Holidays and "come out " to his folks...we could re air this with a take on that ..... had a crush on him when i was a kid.... gay crush that is...
timothyj1966 1 year ago
@timothyj1966 Coffee does not seem like it would go with THAT discussion with the folks. Maybe if they were drinking Four Loco instead!
chuckcollins 1 year ago
I like my coffee commericals like I like my families- without incest.
StickWarrior 1 year ago
This was one of my fav. commercials growing up! Still brings chills to my skin. Gr8 Job!. I agree, the actors should reunite!!
BaCOUGARnKS 1 year ago
I would love to see this ad run again....it hit home for me back with it ran & still does. You see I have a brother...his name is Peter & he was far from home & while i was older than the youngest sister in the commerical in my heart i was her/she was me....I cry even know watching it.
birdie571 1 year ago
I love this commercial so much, it's my favorite ever. Please have a reunion commercial! It's so nice to see the people who played peter's mom and little sister posting here!
SuperMoon789 1 year ago
here's the cast: would like to see them reunited on the Today Show or something. This was ranked the number one Christmas commercial of all time for crying out loud!
Greg Wrangler (Peter)
Colleen Hughes (older sister)
Kenneth Corey (father)
Susan Honey (younger sister)
Kate Weiman (mother)
OhLookItsJonBoy 1 year ago 2
This was one of the best Christmas commercials ever. They remade it, but the guy who's coming home is almost flirting with his sister. Yuck...I wish they'd bring it back.
DesertLynx83 1 year ago
This is my all time favorite Christmas commercial. Thank you for posting it. I remember looking forward to seeing this commercial every Christmas as a child. I have not seen it on in years. You have made this day a whole lot brighter!!
justmelissaisall 1 year ago 2
i dont know why but i watched the scoop part over and over again.
moetyman 1 year ago 2
I love this commercial.
she9829 1 year ago 2
I wish this commercial was the one they still played instead of the new one! It was one I always looked for around this time of year!
bnelson7694 1 year ago 14
@bnelson7694 THe new one is just super creepy...
PeaceUdo 11 months ago
Wow I'm feeling VERY nostalgic right now. America is so different now. They'd don't even say Merry Christmas in the remake...
gshunw 1 year ago
I'm so surprised to see this posted. I played Peter's mom. It was a special commercial, even though none of us knew that at the time. When we shot it, they said maybe it would run for a couple of years.
KWeiman33 1 year ago 82
@KWeiman33 Thank you so much for commenting and for your great performance in this commercial. Your emotional line delivery and expressions are a major part of what made it so special.
Can you help me and confirm when this was filmed and when it first aired? People swear they saw it in 1984 or 1985, but the ad agency claims differently.
chuckcollins 1 year ago 4
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@chuckcollins Wha--? Have you lost your mind?? I know you will delete this comment, but sweet mother of God. This is the worst kind of commercial. So incredibly schmaltzy. We are all laughing at you for loving this commercial.
davidgeorge11 1 year ago
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chuckcollins 1 year ago 2
@chuckcollins WOAH how did you get the text to be upside down like that? At a glance I thought it was another language LMAO.
CommanderB9488 1 year ago
@CommanderB9488 Thirty eight years of computer experience lends the ability to do a lot of tricks.
I was replying to that person's negative comment by giving them a link to another video of mine that they might enjoy more that has been seen by over 25,000 viewers and is well-liked enough to have been featured on G4's "ATTACK OF THE SHOW".
chuckcollins 1 year ago
@chuckcollins
I found my old date books. The first audition was 9/10/85 at Cunningham&Walsh.
Maxine Marx, the daughter of Harpo Marx, was the casting director. The call back was 10/1/85 and we shot 10/9-10/11, 1985. It aired the day after Thanksgiving.
KWeiman33 1 year ago 3
@KWeiman33 Thank you so much for clearing that up!!! It is strange but true that millions of people can and did collectively forget when this aired exactly.
Do I understand correctly that you are still an actress and have also been a photographer for the past twenty years?
Also, may I say that your performance of "Ladies Who Lunch" was terrific.
chuckcollins 1 year ago
@chuckcollins Thank you for the compliment. Yes, I'm still acting- I was only 37 when I played Peter's mom!
The ad agency that got the spot after Cunningham went out, probably say 1986 since the checks started after the new year.
KWeiman33 1 year ago 2
@KWeiman33 Hi!!! That is so AWESOME!!! I have always loved this commercial, it always gats me a lil choked up. I dont know if you saw my earlier comment, but I was wondering why they (Folgers) dont they at least air this commercial for the holidays? It may boost sales, ya never know! Not only that, but its such a classic commercial! I really wish that they still showed it today. None the less, thank you so so much for giving us this wonderful gift of home and love! Classic!! God Bless you!
phillygrl69 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 Yeah its iconic between peter and santa clause idk whos more popular around x-mas time great job!
Ladiespetmansthreat 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 Do you still get residuals for this or was it a one-time deal? I dearly hope you get residuals.
matttodd79 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 This is my mother's all time favourite commercial. Thank you for bringing the holiday spirit to her. God bless you.
edgexxi 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 Hi, Peter's mom. This was a great commercial, and highly effective: I still buy Folger's Hazelnut 90% of the time.
Fellow YouTube addicts: Folgers hazelnut with sweetened condensed milk....you'll think you died and went to heaven.
MissyHolland 1 year ago
I wish they would still air this. It's by far my favorite Christmas commercial! It wasn't Christmas until I saw this air every year. It's such a loved classic maybe we should write Fogers and request they air it again!?!
Sparklegrl1 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 i liked that they said merry x mas.
seanhannity73 1 year ago
@KWeiman33
I always love this commercial ! You were wonderful
Annie
rellie2357 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 , when I saw the thread on AOL today about the best Christmas commercials of all time, this one immediately came to mind! It brought a tear to my eye when I watched it again. It is wonderful, and you helped make it! The little girl is precious....
Reavelt 1 year ago
@Reavelt I saw that article, I was so happy this commercial made number 1! lol
Heralde8 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 Wow! It is so great to see another "Folgers Homecoming" family member on here! Thank you for the posting! I played Peter's little sister making coffee with him. It is so very nice to read all of the heartwarming comments again this year. Given how positive all the posts have been...I really wish Folgers would bring the commercial back!! :) Or even a reunion commercial hehe Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
colleenhugs 1 year ago 3
@colleenhugs Thank you for stopping by again this year. A reunion commercial would be genius! It would be so popular that it would run another twenty years!
Best wishes for this and all your mornings from all of us!
chuckcollins 1 year ago
@colleenhugs, thank you for your part in the greatest Christmas commercial of all time! You were adorable....
Reavelt 1 year ago
@colleenhugs i was older than you were in the commerical but still it was like watching "my" dream of what i wanted for christmas. My brother was named Peter & back with it the ad ran he was far from home
birdie571 1 year ago
@colleenhugs Hi! Wow! I'm blown away. I'm sending you a cyber hug. Wouldn't that be terrific if there was a renewal!
KWeiman33 1 year ago 2
@KWeiman33 Just talking this morning about how it doesn't feel like the holidays until we see this commercial! - Ezra
TheSalesmenBand 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 Then you can tell me this. Didn't they air you "the mother" yelling "PETER!!! "instead of just saying his name?
skyblue515 1 year ago
@skyblue515 - I never yelled.
KWeiman33 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 I always remembered that particular commercial.
It just had such a holiday 'feel' about it, and I liked the way he woke
up everybody making coffee!
lcvideofreak 1 year ago
@KWeiman33--I grew up watching this commercial and it was favorite! It wasn't Christmas until I saw my favorite commercial.
JEA617 1 year ago
@KWeiman33 This version is the ultimate and should still be running.
QueenDe 1 year ago 2
@KWeiman33 You all did a great job with this ad, and it's the definitive Christmas ad for Folgers if there ever was one!
DENo1MatchGameFan 1 year ago 2
@KWeiman33 Good for you! No surprise here but I too loved this commercial and have missed it the last couple of years. I've seen "Peter" on television recently he he's hardly changed at all.
TheGuillermo519 10 months ago
@KWeiman33 No kidding!
Rkerekes13 9 months ago
if the whole family came down stairs and smelled coffee dont yall think there is a coffee bugular in the house........ooooooh wait its only peter coming home to wash his draws
Ladiespetmansthreat 1 year ago
I never liked Folgers.
irenaprude2010 1 year ago
They played this commercial during the 1985 movie "Legend of The Lone Ranger" with Klinton Spilsbury as the Lone Ranger. It was played during the Christmas season.
gargoyle2bad4u 1 year ago
@gargoyle2bad4u I hope we were all nicer in 1986 after receiving a lump of coal like that movie!!
chuckcollins 1 year ago
BEST COMMERCIAL EVER! Seriously, it's the only product commercial that has ever stayed in my mind for years and years. I just love it.
katfallon 1 year ago 3
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rhynofive 1 year ago
Gah brings back memories... feels like xmas
artmajor1 1 year ago
pETER IS BACK FROM BERKLEY AND IS THE PRESIDENT OF THEIR CHAPETER OF SDS. HIS DAD IS A RIGHT WINGED REPUBLICAN WHO WILL PROBABLY VOTE FOR NIXON. HIS MOM IS VERY SUBMISSIVE AND KNOWS HER PLACE.
HEBisreal 1 year ago
@HEBisreal LMAO I agree!
Ladiespetmansthreat 1 year ago
I used to look forward to this commercial every year. If this was in 1986, then the little girl is probably around 30 now. They haven't shown it in a couple of years.
Sheri451 1 year ago
this is sort of like our christmases, except for last year when the toilet overflowed and dripped through the ceiling and next to the christmas tree in the livingroom. ah, memories...
grofys 1 year ago
I dare say that almost brought a tear to my eye. Every year they aired this, it never failed to touch my heart. :)
levar1979 1 year ago 2
Great commercial. Used to see this all of the time back in the day. Also, nothing wakes me up in the morning like a family member I never expected to see making Folgers coffee in the kitchen.
polarbear3333333333 1 year ago 3
Who is Peter?
Childrenofthecornsno 1 year ago
this is my all time favorite commercial, there is something about it that makes me get a little choked up. They need to start playing it again!
yumyum1225 1 year ago 2
I have always loved this commercial. It's not officially Christmas time till Peter arrives home! Classic!!
zelaznog74 1 year ago 3
Who thinks coffee smelled and tasted better when in was packed in aluminiun cans than in plastic ??!!!
xjpl84 1 year ago 2
folgers christmas commercial is a classic
thenextbigchristmas 1 year ago 2
I just love every christmas commercial!!!! no matter what they sell.
xjpl84 1 year ago
@xjpl84
LOL! I totally agree. I'm just a sucker for the whole Christmas season. :)
ljbimoore 1 year ago
this is prob the most remembered commercial of my childhood.
rapingurchurches 1 year ago 2
@rapingurchurches Same here.
DeadRaymanWalking 1 year ago
True, how long has this ad been going on? They only recently stopped airing it.
Palexa39757 1 year ago
@Palexa39757 1986 is when it was first aired. While some recall seeing it before that, the agency that produced it has confirmed that it was 1986.
chuckcollins 1 year ago
@chuckcollins
86 does sound about right for this. Nice homey type Christmassey commercial. Alot of commercials hey if it works why replace it I say!
Kelski1998 1 year ago