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Premiering 45 years ago in 1977, the hugely popular spots featured David Naughton extolling the virtues of the sweet-tasting soda in spirited song-and-dance numbers.
David Walsh Naughton (born February 13, 1951) [1] 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.
Vintage Dr. Pepper commercial circa 1979 featuring David Naughton ("Makin' It") & Popeye The Sailor.
From 1977 to 1981, David Naughton served as a spokesperson for Dr Pepper, a role that significantly boosted his popularity. During this four-year period, Naughton appeared in numerous television commercials for the soft drink, showcasing his singing and dancing talents.
David Naughton. Actor: An American Werewolf in London. David Naughton made his professional debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of "Hamlet" in Lincoln Center starring Sam Waterston. Was cast as the lead singer/dancer in the "Be a Pepper" advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper.
Commercial #1 for Dr. Pepper featuring David Naughton from 1980.Like what you see?
Great 60 Second version of the David Naughton Dr. Pepper commercial recorded 12-8-77 during the Paul Simon special on NBC.
To kick off Dr Pepper’s year-long celebration of the drink’s 125th anniversary, David Naughton agreed to reprise his role as the singing and dancing Pied Pepper. He and a handful of backup dancers stormed the floor of the NYSE in the form of a surprise flash mob.
Premiering 45 years ago in 1977, the hugely popular spots featured David Naughton extolling the virtues of the sweet-tasting soda in spirited song-and-dance numbers.
The suits at Universal initially wanted SNL alum and "Blues Brothers" stars Dan Akroyd and John Belushi to lead, but Landis went with unknowns David Naughton and Griffin Dunne instead.