Empire Carpet Commercial 1986

[funwithshortsfan]

I'd like to talk a- *video cuts off*

[TylerMcNamerRULES]

That type of animation was golden back in the day.

[BoneThugsEternal]

I'll always remember these Empire commercials and the jingle has been with me since i was 5-6 years old in the 80's. Lynn was smooth with his delivery lines. RIP sir.

[TheChicagoguy]

holy crap a young Al Piemonte

[1schwererziehbar1]

carpets AND toasters?

this is MADNESS !!!

[Khrome1]

Ugh.. I still remember that damned phone number to this day.. GET OUT OF MY HEAD

[ForceFagerstorm]

RIP kind sir. I loved those commercials as a kid in the early 80's.

[siemenstraffic]

R.I.P. Lynn Hauldren

[EReidyIII]

My Late Great Uncle. Great Man.

[zoftud]

R.I.P. sweet prince

[samtheironman95]

i miss you great uncle lynn

[EReidyIII]

@samtheironman95 Me too

[samtheironman95]

@EReidyIII wait what's your last name?

[EReidyIII]

@samtheironman95 Reidy, I'm Ted. My Grandma, Judy Reidy and then Judy Bick, her maiden name was Hauldren, she was Lynn's sister.

[samtheironman95]

@EReidyIII oh okay sorry about that didyou go to the reunion in '09? chicago? and i'm sorry about your grampa lynn. i only met him once he was an awesome guy.

[samtheironman95]

@EReidyIII wait i meant great grampa ted sorry.

[tektive]

RIP ELH

We're gonna miss you!

[samtheironman95]

@tektive he was my great uncle

[luvasia]

What it's going to be now, Luna carpet company?!?. I will remember that empire number forever:(

[luvasia]

RIP

[SaleGuy]

RIP Mr. Hauldren

[firesocks2017]

can't believe he died, he didn't even look that old

[craig1974]

@firesocks2017 You got to remember this commercial was from 1986. I seen some recent commercials with him, and he looked very feeble.

[Pookatube]

RIP Lynn

[bls3562]

Lynn has made the transition from living person to an immortal advertisiong icon, joining the likes of Col. Harland Sanders, Orville Redenbacher, and Chef Hector Boiardi.

[donaldbarfield]

thumbs up if you find yourself singing that song at least once a day.

[kbkcogic]

rip



[artfrankmiami]

Well they're in Miami, too. Now I understand who the animated old guy is.

[JaQmanEntertainment]

can't believe he's gone. that sucks.

[tcidolfan]

These commercials were a part of my childhood!! Jingle has been stuck in my head since FOREVER!!! We're gonna miss this inconic mascot!!

[soulcalibur22]

RIP i grew up with theese comercials

[duffman66]

you will be missed

[duffman66]

@duffman66

fs.0x25 dot com /?p=211

[TheDondon14]

R.I.P



[msblanco100]

Rest in peace may you rest in a safe place(:

[kendalljr17]

Rest in peace, you truly are a television figure to many people.

[CartoonsAndGameShows]

I find it so sad he died. I've seen commercials of him ever since I was a young boy.

[chris97951]

@CartoonsAndGameShows well he was 89 years old so he probably died of natural causes.

[brownies47]

rip

[tyrannysouls]

RIP Elmer.We'll miss ya bud.

[xxxWarriorGoddessxxx]

RIP, I grew up watching your commercials and just brought a carpet from there 2 weeks ago for my bedroom.

[BoHoVsGolf]

he's like a mellower version of the Winnebago man lol

[xxmcneilxx]

RIP

[Bluesteel484]

Does anybody know when he started doing the claymation version of himself in these commercials?

[chicago606]

RIP



[nikonguy102]

Classic Chicago commercial ...RIP

[sormbrek]

R.I.P.

[TheLifeAsIs]

Rest easy, you will be missed

[juaneto88]

RIP Lynn,a part of several ppls home without ever buying carpet from him.

[Government389]

He passed away. He will be missed. I loved this guy. What a loss. Rest in peace.

Thank you for the memories.

[SummerxScandelous]

R.I.P

[whitesoxbuff]

rip lynn

[Caztro72]

Rest in peace.

[truthaddict11]

RIP

[starkweather444]

RIP Lynn, you were so much a part of my youth 

[SteveJMarist]

RIP empire carpet guy

[Moviewhiz1]

R.I.P. Such a relaxed voice from a very memorable guy.

[docsdk43]

RIP carpet dude. You've been like a father I never knew to me.

[dpspeech567]

Carpeting and toasters. Toasters. TOASTERS!

[IdoNotRunAjamFactory]

I'd like to talk. *gets cut off*

[fs10inator]

Butt carpeting. TOASTERS!!!

[HitTheMaineLights]

he still has the same voice!

[WickedWonder1979]

I'm from Indy, but this number was like number 3 in my head, behind my home and grandmas.

[frankrulez8395]

what do you got against toasters!

[aloopyneutron2]

butt carpeting butt carpeting butt carpeting butt carpeting

[zeldood2]

No! wait! What did that guy wanna talk about!?!?!

[MrShoTyme]

@zeldood2 used cars.

[SillyRamaBubbles]

I miss these old commercials. That new animated one is crap.

[calumROBLOX]

/watch?v=ELmUEpvT8ps

[ChauncesWindow]

I'd like to talk

No you can not!

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

I am from Portland, Oregon ... and I have seen this particular jingle since circa 1986, but I believe such commercials of this vintage only aired here then, because of the availability of WGN 9 Chicago, which is just as well-known as the Empire jingle. I don't so much go for the current version of the jingle, which starts off with three extra notes (for "800") before the original "588-2300 ... Em-pire!" comes in, and with "Today" added in because of the company's current name.

[Mentillstate]

dis guys more famous than santa clause in Chicago.

[georgica303]

classic

[amy0575]

That old man ripped me off!!

[thellt1]

this is oldschool heh! we get these commercials here in colorado now. are they nationwide now?

[Angie2343]

I wish they still sold gutters and siding.

[Xevnest24]

Eight hundred five eight eight, two three hundred, EMPIRE!!

Love that jingle.

[unserdeutschland]

DARTH CARPET

[a1cjlock]

0:30 No Al! you don't get to talk!

[Patsbug66]

OMG AL PIMONTE FORD WHEN HE WAS YOUNG

[Mhebner23]

I remember these commercials, me and my brother went around singing the jingle alot when we were kids.

[elmo007millie]

bless his heart. =D

[TreesOfBaylor]

Or carpeting and dildos

[mandrews41]

Haha if your from Chicago you know this, but now I know Luna carpets commercial, Tile outlet "24-44 west fullerton in chicago just 3 blocks west of the kennedy expressway." Eagleman, Moo and Oink, what else?

Conan O'brien said this at his Chicago show.

[DiamondDaleMcPherson]

@mandrews41 lol o u mean 773202LUNA?

[mjn76]

This guy is the Dick Clark of carpet salesmen.

[DamnStraightM35A2]

The same guy does the commercials today!

[mjn76]

I think this Empire guy is immortal.

[RockonDude92]

Hi, I'm attorney Peter Francis Geraci.

[302RELL]

yo empire commerical have been running all my life it seems, im from Delaware!!! didnt know u guys in chicago know about the theme song, thats funny!

[mikeromor]

@302RELL Haha i have relatives on the east coast apparently empire is only in new england and midwest

[REVENGEANCE206]

@mikeromor my girl actually works at the empire here in seattle same phone number 2

[VenusSatanas]

@mikeromor - not true, we have Empire here in Florida

[chazu2]

@VenusSatanas they also have a bunch of stores in Michigan.

[DroverChicago]

@302RELL -- Empire is a Chicago company and these commercials have been running here since the 70s. (Yes, I'm old enough to remember back that far -- sigh.) We've have had this jingle drilled into our heads for 30+ years. It's literally part of our local lore and a vivid "Gen-X" childhood memory. Notice there's no "800" in the number because they hadn't gone national yet. You could dial just the 7 numbers from anywhere in the Chicago area because back then the whole metro only had one area code.

[urbanconfederate]

This is the ultimate way to tell if someone is from the Chicagoland area... Just ask them to sing the song.

[rpy76]

God I love his voice!!! Miss Mr. Empire!!!! So part of my childhood memories!!!

[schmeckendeugler]

Rock a bye a baby! Hi, I'm Harry Schmiler, your singing Ford dealer!

on GRAND avenue!

[HeliosTG]

Al Piemonte Ford! OMG!

[classicalsteve48]

"I'd like to talk ab-"

o.o

[TheToadSageNaruto1]

we sell nothing but carpets

[Sealie]

I was born in Chicago in 1981, moved to Tampa in 1990 and have been here ever since. I still remember this commercial and Bozo the clown!

I will never forget the golden years of my childhood, little things like this help me remember.

BTW, they have empire carpet commercials here in tampa now for the last few years as well. When I first heard the commercial on tv I about fell out of my chair lol!

[Kelski1998]

Last time I was in NY visiting family there. the Empire Today commercials just started there. And I was like whoa did I go back to Chicago already?

[23xIPsYcHaDeLiCsIx23]

he sounds so wasted these days

[CMYKatelyn]

Love to see Al Piemonte appear at the end. Classic Chicago.

[gamerelite3]

Wait what? I live in virginia beach and this guy has his commercials here.

[maybs3923]

its national durrr

[manshack2k1]

That dude was old back in '86. Now he's just a CGI model. Age has not been kind.

[ladysquishington]

Well first I watched Eagle Man, then this...on to good ole Peter Francis Geraci...good times.

[orneno3]

I like the Al Piemonte snippet at end! He looks so young! Chicago commercials never change (See Victory Auto Wreckers )

[pontiac999999]

Shit, this guys voice could sell me anything!

[prausch65]

Wow ,have they been around a long time.

[RayChiTown]

Notice there is no "800" in front of the phone number.

[Atreyufolife]

i remeber this comercial it was boring

[Adino1]

God I remember that commercial. Must of seen it on average of twice a day as a kid.

[whattheheck1000]

I guess that's today's Empire Today.

[BigWen130]

You know you are from Chicago when you know the Empire Carpet phone number before you know your home number....lol

[chiladin]

Exactly I remeber this commercial and the friggin Regina, Steamer, Carpet Cleaner commercial use to come on like 3 times a day each.Growing up in Chicago in the 80's was the best time whomever didn't missed out on the best era.lol.

[Hateeternal2009]

i am 27 i grew up in 90's chicago...what side are you from....south side (vincennes here) i am in the service now...i dont live there no more but i do remember empire commercial use to come on along with eagle auto insurance during jerry springer commercial breaks lol

[GentleMama2Mine]

@BigWen130 I'm 34 years old, haven't lived in Chicago for 13 years and I still remember this number! LOL Guess it was a successful commercial!

[ChadTheWrestleManiac]

@BigWen130 i live in ontario i know it off by heart

[Big2thaTony]

@BigWen130 LOL I'm from Chicago too! I remember these old ads when I was just little. Ah, brings back memories.

[wonderwallmusic]

i'd like to talk

[amonnar]

I like the tune! 588-2300 Empiiire!

[paddycks]

which is why the company is so successful

[rvo91]

What happened to that guy?

[chris16447]

He is still alive, and doing the voice-overs for the new commercials.

[penstube]

Ummm...today Empire installs carpet, SIDING, and WINDOW TREATMENTS...

[pinacolada2o2o]

I like the magical flying carpet better than the one with bald guys installing carpet...

[gbukUSA]

"Show us Al!" "Show us Al" Getting back to this video, the singers sound happier on this old version.

[Kelski1998]

Well Well Well Isint this the pot calling the kettle black?

[offthewall85]

irony, they sell siding now too!

[tcidolfan]

and windows and bathrooms and windows and tile, and from coast to coast too!!