In the 1952-'53 season of Milton Berle's "TEXACO STAR THEATER" [NBC], ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson- with his dummies "Danny O'Day" and "Humphrey Higsby"- replaced Sid Stone as "pitchman" in the six minute "integrated" middle commercial for Texaco gasoline and oil products. This example, featuring Berle's guest star Ronald Reagan, originally aired on January 13, 1953.
Fantastic! That was entertainment! What makes me sad was that TEXACO gaslone was 25 cents a gallon then. NOW FOUR DOLLARS.
lionsgate12345 1 week ago
jimmy nelson has been doing a fantastic job in Florida for the youth with his usual vigor as
has Danny O'day . I know his presentations have helped a large number of students in
Florida with his non-smoking advice in a great format. Thanks Jimmy for what you have done.
bravesfan2204 3 weeks ago
Love Jimmy Nelson. Hard to watch him bomb like this.
ClassicShowbiz 1 month ago
In the 1952-'53 season of Milton Berle's "TEXACO STAR THEATER" [NBC], ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson- with his dummies "Danny O'Day" and "Humphrey Higsby"- replaced Sid Stone as "pitchman" in the six minute "integrated" middle commercial for Texaco gasoline and oil products. This example, featuring Berle's guest star Ronald Reagan, originally aired on January 13, 1953.
fromthesidelines 3 months ago
pure talent!!! i wish we have these kind of shows nowadays, thanks for uploading it
maribell84 4 months ago