Over the years, that philosophy still stands:oneperson can’t play Sanders, but many people can!
Col. Harland Sanders
Col. Harland Sanders did more than found KFC and patent its fried chicken recipe.
His iconic, unmistakable look and enduring legacy are why the role is still so recognizable today.
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In an interview,Hammond expressed disappointmentat being replaced, saying he felt “played” by the company.
Jim Gaffigan
ComedianJim Gaffigancontinued the meta silliness of KFC’s advertising.
His Sanders was introduced waking from a nightmare in which Macdonald’s version was his impostor.
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The famously tanned actor portrayed the “extra crispy Colonel” to promote KFC’s extra crispy chicken meal.
Vincent Kartheiser
Vincent KartheiserofMad Menfame played the Nashville Colonel as a younger, ’50s-style heartthrob.
His appearance was more unconventional; showing up on an album cover or TV-within-TV.
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With demented glee, he battled himself over promoting two different KFC meals.
As the KFC commercial points out, “He’s Colonel Sanders now.”
The face of KFC found his Baby in Mrs. Butterworth with a dance and thefamousDirty Dancinglift.
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No one puts Mrs. Butterworth in the corner!
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