Colonel Sanders, played by comedian Jim Gaffigan, runs out of breath while listing all of the options for the KFC $5 Fill Ups combo. He points to the Famous Bowl, Pot Pie, Zinger, Chicken and Tenders while repeating the phrase, “real meal for five bucks,” over and over again.

Was Jim Gaffigan in a KFC commercial?

Colonel Sanders, played by comedian Jim Gaffigan, runs out of breath while listing all of the options for the KFC $5 Fill Ups combo. He points to the Famous Bowl, Pot Pie, Zinger, Chicken and Tenders while repeating the phrase, “real meal for five bucks,” over and over again.

Who is the KFC buff guy?

George Hamilton The famously tanned actor portrayed the “extra crispy Colonel” to promote KFC’s extra crispy chicken meal.

Who is the voice of KFC?

Three months after KFC reintroduced “Colonel Sanders,” they have a new actor portraying him – Norm MacDonald. The late founder of the fast food chain had been played over the summer by “Saturday Night Live” announcer and former cast member Darrell Hammond.

Was Colonel Sanders in the military?

Sanders, who falsified his birth date in order to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1906, served in Cuba for several months before his honorable discharge. In 1935, Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffoon issued a ceremonial decree that commissioned Sanders as an honorary colonel.

Who is Colonel Sanders based on?

Colonel Harland David Sanders
Colonel Harland David Sanders (September 9, 1890 – December 16, 1980) was an American businessman, best known for founding fast food chicken restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (also known as KFC) and later acting as the company’s brand ambassador and symbol. His name and image are still symbols of the company.

Who is the Chickendales Colonel?

Ryan Kelsey
Ryan Kelsey of “Chippendales” is the latest Colonel character in a new KFC Mother’s Day campaign spotlighting the “Chickendales” dance troupe. In a 16-year career in Las Vegas, Ryan Kelsey has dressed as a frog and donned a top hat with white gloves.

Is Colonel Sanders still alive?

December 16, 1980Colonel Sanders / Date of death

What happened to Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Thus, anyone using “Kentucky” for their business would first need the state’s permission and would also be required to pay licensing fees. Kentucky Fried Chicken rebranded to KFC instead. Other companies and products followed suit and also changed their names.

How old was Harland when he started KFC?

Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken At age 65, Colonel Harland Sanders began franchising his chicken business using his $105 monthly Social Security check. Today, Kentucky Fried Chicken operates more than 5,200 restaurants in the United States and more than 15,000 units around the world.

Why is Sanders called colonel?

For his fried chicken efforts, in 1935 the governor of Kentucky, Ruby Laffon (quite a character in his own right), bestowed Harland Sanders the title of Colonel “in recognition of his contributions to the state’s cuisine.” He would be commonly called “Colonel Sanders” from that point forward.

Do the Chippendales still exist?

Today, the Chippendales flagship location hosts millions of women each year at their very own theater inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.