We all remember and love the Folgers TV commercial from the early 80's that featured Peter coming home from college (or maybe prison or being stranded on an island, it's never really explained). I don't know why Folgers doesn't just run this ad every year people love it so much, but they don't. In fact, this morning I saw a new Folgers Christmas commercial that is very similar to the Peter ad: guy gets dropped off at his home, his sister is up first, and then the parents smell the coffee and get out of bed and come down to greet him. It's just not the same though.
Here's the old ad (and here's an interview with Greg Wrangler, who played Peter). Can't find the new one online yet but I'll post it when I can.
Who's the imposter in that new Folgers coffee commercial?
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11-16-2009 @ 4:03PM
charles said...
Thanks, Folgers, for creating an expectation in the heads of mother's everywhere. Nevermind the logistical challenges and risks coming from far away and sneaking into the house.
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12-27-2009 @ 9:08PM
susie said...
Ok. Three things wrong with this commercial. First, are they boyfriend/girlfriend or brother/sister? (I'm waiting for a kiss in the beginning.) Second, when is a girl that young up BEFORE her parents? Three, why West Africa? How many households relate to this? Are we that PC now?
11-16-2009 @ 10:23PM
mike said...
Funny, I could have sworn I saw this commercial last Christmas and it wasn't on TVLand.
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11-18-2009 @ 11:23AM
Sandi said...
It just so happens that the "Peter" in the newest coffee commercial is my nephew and we are very proud that he was chosen for this commercial.
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12-09-2009 @ 9:48PM
msduke98 said...
he's your nephew?? whats his name? cus hes super cute.
he was on a episode of my fave show once too, Veronica Mars. but he was a total jerk in that lol tell him he has a fan (:
11-22-2009 @ 9:42PM
Marcie said...
Loved the new commerical! My son just left in October for a 3 year assignment in West Africa. His little sister is waiting anxiously for his return. You can only imagine my reaction the first time I saw the commerical. Would love to have a copy to send him but have not yet found it.
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11-22-2009 @ 10:24PM
Sue and Dan said...
Love this new commercial. Our daughter is just returning from 2 and 1/2 years in West Africa and will be "home for the holidays." You can only imagine how we felt when we saw this commercial! Thank you!
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11-24-2009 @ 2:26PM
Mom said...
As a mom who's sons live away, I too love this commercial. It' a great commercial! Families everywhere are reminded of when their kids will make it home whether it's at Christmas or later. It's a wonderful feeling. This guy on the commercial has a great smile, too! Way to go, Folger's! Thank you!
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11-26-2009 @ 10:06AM
evah said...
I have a grandson & granddaughter about those same ages. Love it. Brings tears to my eyes same as the old one with Peter.
Will be checking bad to see if you find new to watch new video here. "thanks"
"Happy Thanksgiving" "Merry Christmas" & "Happy New Year".
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11-26-2009 @ 8:19PM
DOM said...
The only thing I like about the new commercial is the hotty little sister. The brother's friends are not going to be able to keep their paws offa her. Hope she's had her Gardisil.
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12-13-2009 @ 9:18PM
Ken said...
Did anyone find out this girls name?
11-26-2009 @ 9:54PM
Lawrence Shirley said...
Almost forty years ago, I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa and came home after 2 1/2 years for a holiday. I assumed the guy in the commercial was a PCV and felt proud!
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11-29-2009 @ 8:07PM
JM said...
I don't have a relative in West Africa that I'm expecting for Christmas, but the first time I saw the 2009 commercial, I couldn't quit crying.
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12-02-2009 @ 8:14AM
Barbara Adelmann said...
I'm glad Folgers put another "Peter Like" commercial on again. My family and out of town family members loved to watch for Peter to come home. Now the new one is the one we are viewing. Thanks to Folgers for thinking of family.
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12-03-2009 @ 6:54AM
Dana said...
I'm sorry let me be the first tpo say the incestuous undertones in the new commercial run the gamut... It looks like they want to kiss or something...
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12-04-2009 @ 3:55PM
Louey said...
Sandi, I'm so excited for you! That's so neat that he got chosen. Honestly, whatever anyone else wants to say is their opinion. I think "Peter" did a great job. :o) However, I also think he is absolutely adorable in it, so that may have some sway on my opinion. Hope to see him around t.v. land more.
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12-04-2009 @ 5:46PM
Marcie said...
Has anyone found the new commerical on the internet yet?
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12-04-2009 @ 9:35PM
Jonathan said...
I found it! Well, actually my wife did, but here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOQk_pWmisA&feature=player_embedded
12-12-2009 @ 6:26PM
heather said...
The "new" peter is Matthew Alan. He's a great guy and I am really happy for him. I loved the old commercial-but am partial to this one b/c he's my college buddy...
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12-14-2009 @ 7:34PM
Marcie said...
Jonathan - Thank you and your wife so much for finding this. I can't wait to send it to my son in West Africa! I cry everytime I see it.
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