Monday, September 15, 2025

That time Peter Pan tried a live-action mascot (1972)

 Today, Peter Pan peanut butter is one of a zillion products under the ConAgra banner.

Back in 1972, it was still manufactured by Derby Foods, whose advertising agency felt the product needed a live-action mascot.

Enter Alan Sues (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In), who donned the green costume for a series of spots, including this one.


Sues' Peter was a bumbling sort, not heroic at all. Epic fail!! Small wonder this ad campaign lasted less than a year.

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