Record Type: Television Herlihy made his last TV appearance on a PBS tribute N.Y. TV: By the People Who Made It in 1999. He was in Watergate: The Musical, in Atlanta in 1982; Herlihy played Senator Sam Ervin, a role for which he spent $40 for a pair of bushy eyebrows, only to find that they would not move up and down.[3]. Also stars Neile Adams, The Wiere Brothers and Kay Starr. What agency thought this was a great idea. Ed Herlihy Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International. [citation needed] In the next decade, during the Cold War, he narrated the first American newsreel on the launch of Sputnik.[7][8]. From his obituary in The New York Times: "He liked to recall a summer day in Times Square when he helped a blind man to cross at 44th Street. Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International. Edward Joseph Herlihy was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International.He was a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, was interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962, he was the voice of Kraft Foods radio and TV commercials from the 1940s through the early 1980s. [Richard Severo on Ed Herlihy] During commercials for Kraft products ("Good food and good food ideas," Mr. Herlihy would say), audiences heard only his voice, a voice he said he tried to make sound friendly. Herlihy in 1959. Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical variety genre, sponsored by Kraft Foods, the producers of a well-known line of cheeses and related dairy products. [2][6] Richard Severo writes in his obituary of Herlihy that the show—and Herlihy's talent—suited Kraft well: A dramatic offering, all of it done live, the show featured everything from Shakespeare to Rod Serling; it was at the center of what critics would come to call television's Golden Age. Many of those commercials were voiced by the same announcer, Ed Herlihy, who promoted Kraft’s “good food and good food ideas” from the 1940s through the 1980s. You can also take in commercials for Kraft and Budweiser. Narration by Ed Herlihy. on December 18, 2013. Classic TV commercials and public service announcements (PSAs) uploaded by archive.org users. A 1958 commercial for Kraft's Miracle Margarine. What is included, and recorded, along with three Ed Herlihy Kraft commercials: Presenters, Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Bobby Goldsboro, June Carter, Tammy Wynette, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ed McMahon, Bob Furguson. [4] Herlihy was immediately successful in network radio, at that time in its sharpest ascendancy. [3] The listeners heard announcer Ed Herlihy talk about what Kraft Salad Oil could do in cooking and baking on NBC’s THE FALCON . Ed Herlihy, a radio announcer who was the voice of Kraft Foods for 40 years, died Saturday of natural causes in New York. Ed Herlihy does the voice-over. When he died in 1999, his obituary in The New York Timessaid he was "A Voice of Cheer an… "Yes," Herlihy replied, "this is the kind of day the Lord made for the good guys." PERRY COMO'S KRAFT MUSIC HALL May 4, 1960 A musical trip to the circus with Steve McQueen. He was also the voice of Kraft Foods radio and TV commercials from the … He took the man's arm, and the man said it was a beautiful day. From May 4, 1960 and presented with original commercials from Ed Herlihy for Kraft. Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International. In 1947 Herlihy began his long association with Kraft Foods on radio, and continued it when the company sponsored the Kraft Television Theater on television in the 1950s. In their early days as network announcers, Herlihy and Gallop shared an apartment on West 45th Street. He was the announcer for many radio shows from the 1930s, to the 1950s, among them: America's Town Meeting, The Big Show, The Falcon, Mr. District Attorney, and Just Plain Bill. "Because nothing says holiday magic like processed cheese, described by the soothing narration of Ed Herlihy." Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical variety genre, sponsored by Kraft Foods, the producers of a well-known line of cheeses and related dairy products. Kraft Music Hall (TV series) - Wikipedia Gallop worked for the station for ten months before moving to New York with his friend Ed Herlihy to do network announcing. A musical trip to the circus with Steve McQueen. He was 89. "A dramatic offering, all of it done live, the show featured everything fromShakespearetoRod Serling; it was at the center of what critics would come to call television'sGolden Age. Kraft's advertising personnel were concerned that using a model or a recognized spokesman would detract from the product, so they designed live commercials that used a single-focus technique. Their commercials were usually announced by "The Voice of Kraft", Ed Herlihy. [9], "Ed Herlihy, 89, a Voice of Cheer and Cheese", "USS Skate, Nuclear Sub, Is First to Surface at North Pole", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ed_Herlihy&oldid=1004299527, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2021, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 February 2021, at 23:23. He was noted for his ability to ad lib through commercials when dramatic presentations ran too long or too short. During commercials for Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical variety genre, sponsored by Kraft Foods, the producers of a well-known line of cheeses and related dairy products. It was an avuncular, next-door-neighbor, deep, mellow kind of voice, a digestive guide through the preparation of all manner of souffles, dips, marshmallow salads and fondues. Ed Herlihy Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International. When he worked for Sid Caesar in the 1950s, Herlihy met Woody Allen, then a fledgling writer. He was also the voice of Kraft Foods radio and TV commercials from the 1940s through the early 1980s. You're the cheese man on TV. Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International.He was also a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, and was briefly interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962. He continued his success in the new medium: his early television credits included Sid Caesar's hit Your Show of Shows and soap operas As the World Turns and All My Children. When he died in 1999, his obituary in The New York Times said he was "A Voice of Cheer and Cheese". The commercials were recipe-based and developed in the Kraft Kitchens. I believe this commercial was originally in "living color", but this copy is in lively black-and-white. The blind man replied: "I know you. When he was hired by NBC in 1935, he decamped for New York, along with his friend, fellow Boston announcer Frank Gallop, who was hired by CBS. Edward Joseph "Ed" Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International.He was also a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, and was briefly interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962. Ed Herlihy. I believe this commercial was originally in "living color", but this copy is in lively black-and-white. Ed Herlihy does the voice-over. The Kraft … Allen was so impressed with Herlihy's voice that he used him in several of his films in the 1980s, including Hannah and Her Sisters, Radio Days, and Zelig;[3] his other film credits included The King of Comedy as the announcer for The Jerry Langford Show and Pee-wee's Big Adventure as Francis' father, Mr. Buxton. He also appeared in road company stage productions outside New York City, including Camelot, Good News and Damn Yankees. Kraft Music Hall - Steve McQueen & Kay Starr. Be the first one to, 1958 commercial for Kraft's Miracle Margarine, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). He became the host of The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour on radio in 1948, remaining its announcer when the show went to television. ED HERLIHY RADIO, TV,NEWSREEL ANNOUNCERIN 1940S AND '50S:- Sunday, February 7, 1999 Ed Herlihy, a radio announcer whose voice charted the course of World War II for moviegoers, then for the better part of 40 years spoke for Kraft foods on radio and television, died Jan. 30 at his home in Manhattan. [3], Educated at Boston College, graduating in 1932, he gained his first radio job in his home town, at Boston's WLOE. From May 4, 1960 and presented with original commercials from Ed Herlihy for Kraft. Let ’em roll. Also, I believe this product no longer exists. Herlihy was a (non-buffoon) equivalent of Ed McMahon on "The Tonight Show" before Johnny Carson came along in 1962, bringing McMahon with him. ""[3] In his capacity with Kraft, Severo writes, Herlihy "introduced Cheez Whiz, offered innumerable entreaties to buy Velveeta and delivered eloquent apologias for the entombment of almost anything edible with Miracle Whip". I know that Kraft commercials were among the best on television. "Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall" Steve McQueen, Kay Starr, Neile Adams, The Wiere Brothers (TV Episode 1960) Ed Herlihy as Self - Kraft commercials So these new commercials with bitter, angry, duplicitous children astound me. Ed Herlihy, Actor: Pee-wee's Big Adventure. With voice-over by Ed Herlihy… Continuing the theme, Perry Como was the longtime host of Kraft Music Hall on television; this clip at Television Obscurities is from one of his earlier shows, when Perry hosted a 15-minute show three times a week. He was also a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, and was briefly interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962. He was also a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, and was briefly interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962. Included were Ed Herlihy, the voice of many of Kraft's memorable commercials; James Blocki, Richard Courtice, Chester Green, and Robert Powell, the architects of Kraft's advertising and marketing strategies in the television era; directors George Roy Hill and Fielder Cook, who launched He was also the voice of Kraft Foods radio and TV commercials from the 1940s through the early 1980s. There is approximately 22 minutes MISSING from this one hour broadcast. As you are about to find out, Kraft Salad Oil was a versatile cooking product. HappySwordsman Their commercials were usually announced by "The Voice of Kraft", Ed Herlihy. Born: Edward Joseph Herlihy August 14, 1909. [2] He was also the voice of Kraft Foods radio and TV commercials from the 1940s through the early 1980s. [3], The Herlihy family is one of the supporters of the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, New Jersey; the foyer, with its oil portrait of Herlihy, is named in his memory. KRAFT CARAMEL APPLES COMMERCIAL (1971) Kraft Caramels candy commercial featuring candied apples aired November 1971. Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999)[1] was an American newsreel narrator for Universal-International. Their commercials were usually announced by "The Voice of Kraft", Ed Herlihy When he died in 1999, his obituary in The New York Times said he was "A Voice of Cheer and Cheese". See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive, Uploaded by A 1958 commercial for Kraft's Miracle Margarine. Birth name Edward Joseph Herlihy Born August 14, 1909 Boston, Massachusetts: Died January 30, 1999 (aged 89) New York City ... Kraft Television Theatre Your Show of Shows All My Children As the World Turns: Station(s) WLOE, Boston: Network NBC: Spouse(s) They were often recipes, narrated by actor, Dan O'Herlihy, and though I've never been interested in cooking I found them fascinating. Ed Herlihy Herlihy in 1959. In 1947 Herlihy began his long association with Kraft Foods on radio and continued it when the company sponsored theKraft Television Theateron television in the 1950s.Richard Severo writes in his obituary of Herlihy that the show — and Herlihy's talent — suited Kraft well: 1. [3], For Universal Newsreels in the 1940s, Herlihy narrated editions describing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Allies' early setbacks against the Axis powers, the turning of the tide of World War II, the death of President Roosevelt, the execution of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and the detonation of the first atomic bombs. Also, I believe this product no longer exists. Their commercials were usually announced by "The Voice of Kraft", Ed Herlihy. Also stars Neile Adams, The Wiere Brothers and Kay Starr. There are no reviews yet. During commercials for Kraft products ("Good food and good food ideas," Mr. Herlihy would say), audiences heard only his voice, a voice he said he tried to make sound friendly. He was also the host of Recollections At 30, which was a special NBC Radio series created for the network's 30th birthday.[5]. Herlihy died of natural causes in New York City, aged 89. In Kraft's TV commercials during this program, the product was the star. He was 89. He was also a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, and was briefly interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962. He was also a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, and was briefly interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962. [3], Herlihy's role as Kraft spokesman lasted nearly 40 years, his voice becoming as familiar as a next-door neighbor's. He was also a long-time radio and television announcer for NBC, hosting The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour in the 1940s and 1950, and was briefly interim announcer on The Tonight Show in 1962.

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