Charlie the Tuna
Source: TV
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Cel Number: 15
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Added 1/28/2012
Updated 1/28/2012
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This is a drawing of Charlie the Tuna from a Starkist Tuna commercial. The Van Eaton Galleries certification of authenticity does not identify the studio that produced the drawing.
The character of Charlie Tuna was created in 1961 by Tom Rogers of the Leo Burnett Agency. Charlie was used in over 85 TV commercials until 1989, when he was temporarily retired, according to Starkist's website. During Charlie's initial run, he was voiced by actor Herschel Bernardi. The early commercials were produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises. Charlie was brought back in 1999.
Below: Certificate of Authenticity
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