Dr Pepper Overreaction Commercial (2024)

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What happened to Larry the Dr Pepper guy? ›

Dr Pepper vendor mascot Larry Culpepper, the star of ads run so often he became as associated with college football as knee injuries and NCAA investigations, has been retired by the soft-drink brand.

The company began marketing hot Dr Pepper in 1959. “They don't push it nowadays as much as they used to, but I think they should,” Jack says. “Today, there's a whole collector's cult around hot Dr Pepper items, such as electric mug-heaters and carafes that were sold in support of the idea.”

Thanks to Dr Pepper, a Longhorn and Sooner are working in perfect harmony. Over the past week, the beverage has rolled out new commercials that have starred Quinn Ewers and Brian Bosworth. Ewers, who essentially plays himself in the "Fansville" spots, is a junior quarterback at Texas.

David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) is an American actor and singer known for his starring roles in the horror film An American Werewolf in London (1981) and the Disney comedy Midnight Madness (1980), as well as for a long-running "Be a Pepper" ad campaign for beverage maker Dr Pepper.

With the renewal of our college football sponsorship, we've decided to take our football-related advertising in a new creative direction and are planning an all-new campaign this season.

In 1995, the FTC blocked a merger between The Coca-Cola Company and Dr Pepper on grounds that included concerns about a monopoly of the "pepper" flavor category of soft drinks.

Dr. Pepper is neither a Coca-Cola nor a Pepsi product. It is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper and is considered a separate brand from the two major soda companies.

Dr Pepper is the oldest soft drink in America. Older than Coca-Cola, in fact, by a full year. It was created in 1885 by a pharmacist, Charles Alderton, in Waco, Texas. And its original name was Waco – it was served there at the soda fountain in the drugstore.

Dr Pepper TV Spot, 'Hail Larry' Featuring Doug Flutie.

To launch Dr Pepper's College Football sponsorship we created “Larry Culpepper” - a Dr Pepper concessions guy and self-proclaimed “inventor” of the College Football Playoff. From rubbing elbows with Football Legends to inspiring countless Halloween costumes, Larry quickly became a fixture of College Football culture.

Who is the black girl on Dr Pepper commercial? ›

A native of New Orleans, Natasha Marc is the ingenuous eyed girl-next-door with a flair for fashion and a captivating hometown charm.

You may recognize him from his time singing on American Idol, from his role as 'Lil Sweet' on the Dr. Pepper commercials, or from your local grocery store aisles. That's because Justin Guarini, when he's not entertaining the world, lives right here in Bucks County with his wife and two sons.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is working on his acting chops as he makes his on-screen debut in a commercial for one of the most quintessential Texas brands: Dr Pepper.

Premium | Brand mascot Lil' Sweet, portrayed by Justin Guarini, rode his miniature role to cultural fame—and grew from touting the Diet beverage to promoting original Dr Pepper, all thanks to a gamble by Deutsch LA and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc..

Larry Murphy is an Irish convicted felon. After his conviction for kidnapping, repeatedly raping, and attempted murder of a young Carlow woman on 11 February 2000, in the Wicklow Mountains, he was jailed in January 2001. His release from prison less than 10 years later drew widespread criticism.

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (KDP. O) , opens new tab said on Thursday Chief Executive Ozan Dokmecioglu has resigned from his role on account of violations of the soda maker's code of conduct. The company said it has reappointed former CEO Bob Gamgort, who is currently the executive chairman.

On September 1, 1983, McDonald and the rest of the passengers and crew of KAL 007 were killed when Soviet fighters, under the command of Gen. Anatoly Kornukov, shot down KAL 007 near Moneron Island after the plane entered Soviet airspace.

Multiple weapons were found including a spear gun and a shotgun. Larry was sent back to Alabama where he was convicted of the double murder Janice and Ralph. He was also convicted of the attempted murder of his estranged wife. He still resides on death row to this day while waiting for his execution date.