Ever since leaving Saturday Night Live, Gilbert Gottfried has found a new career as a voice actor. You know the credits he's gained in recent years. Cyberchase, Aladdin, the original voice of the AFLAC duck. Mr. Mxyzptlk (Superman: The Animated Series & Justice League Action). He also spent a couple of years playing a figurehead executive at MTV. Shoot, if he can dial it down a few points, that basic character voice he's used for nearly 40 years could pass for Dallas McKennon's interpretation of Archie (1968-78).
In the late 80's, probably after MTV let him walk, Gilbert was a toned down version of his normal hyper self in promoting Banquet's Microwave Hot Bites, their version of chicken nuggets. This spot was originally designed to bookend commercial breaks.
Unfortunately, Banquet (now part of ConAgra) doesn't make those Hot Bites anymore......
2 comments:
This guy is awesome.
He hasn't gotten any more endorsement deals since getting canned by AFLAC, though.
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