tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post3375122107196567668..comments2023-12-31T00:16:36.929-05:00Comments on That Blue Yak: The Big Fig Newton - You Remember That Commercial From The 70's!Dr Zibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11570006777738622727noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-8421555070260992522009-04-06T21:50:00.000-04:002009-04-06T21:50:00.000-04:00When I was a kid I entertained the family with my ...When I was a kid I entertained the family with my rendition of this commercial. Sadly as I grew older all I could remember was hit it Hal. I always loved it because my initials spell HAL. I am so happy to be able to hear it again. At the next family get together I can again have the spotlight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-82637692214614492982009-02-15T12:15:00.000-05:002009-02-15T12:15:00.000-05:00He just recently passed away: James Harder was th...He just recently passed away: James Harder was the actor that played the Fig Newton and the Butterball Pilgrim as well as many roles on Broadway and TV.<BR/><BR/>http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E02EFDC163AF93AA25752C0A96F9C8B63Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-16766151938546207762009-01-26T22:38:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:38:00.000-05:00Wow I can't believe there's so much talk about thi...Wow I can't believe there's so much talk about this cookie. I was the little girl in the Fig Newton commercial held in a school gym. I danced with the big fig "Hey kids, that's not the Newton. Hit it Hal...." (there were many out takes of us dancing and me bouncing off his costume when I went left and he turned right, i couln't stop laughing.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-30460213065268565932009-01-22T13:18:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:18:00.000-05:00That commercial--pure genius. "Here's the tricky p...That commercial--pure genius. "Here's the tricky part!" Wow. Thanks for reminding me of this gem.dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-78113459528960952122009-01-21T16:59:00.000-05:002009-01-21T16:59:00.000-05:00Wrap the inside in the outsideIs it good?Darn toot...Wrap the inside <BR/>in the outside<BR/>Is it good?<BR/>Darn tootin'!<BR/><BR/>Doin' the big Fig Newton (here's the tricky part) the Big Fig Newtoooooooooon!<BR/><BR/>XOXO,<BR/>PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-15642554577586593152009-01-21T15:18:00.000-05:002009-01-21T15:18:00.000-05:00So, i just finished a box of fig newtons!!! SO GO...So, i just finished a box of fig newtons!!! SO GOOD!!! They were on sale so i thought i'd give it a go!!! They are just the right size to grab 2 or 3 and be on your way!!!!<BR/><BR/>No tricky part really!!!<BR/><BR/>Love<BR/>StalkerMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012277904032798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-29720961861034126182009-01-21T11:14:00.000-05:002009-01-21T11:14:00.000-05:00Ahhhhh...good times....Ahhhhh...good times....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-85965458165809840322009-01-21T10:58:00.000-05:002009-01-21T10:58:00.000-05:00Cowguy - you may be right that he was on Barney Mi...Cowguy - you may be right that he was on Barney Miller.Dr Zibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570006777738622727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-7697424518342317902009-01-21T10:35:00.000-05:002009-01-21T10:35:00.000-05:00What I remember is eating them, liking them, and n...What I remember is eating them, liking them, and not knowing what a fig was...buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-55617329765255462712009-01-21T09:12:00.000-05:002009-01-21T09:12:00.000-05:00Love Fig Newtons and milk. I agree with slopmaste...Love Fig Newtons and milk. I agree with slopmaster nothing like the original forget the Strawberry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-69705272644558176612009-01-21T06:21:00.000-05:002009-01-21T06:21:00.000-05:00I have a fig tree in my garden.I will never be abl...I have a fig tree in my garden.<BR/>I will never be able to eat one again without thinking about that commercial.<BR/>Thanks Doctor!<BR/>A lot.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544499105873976552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-89430609188079541452009-01-21T01:40:00.000-05:002009-01-21T01:40:00.000-05:00I don't remember it either, but I freaking love Fi...I don't remember it either, but I freaking love Figs.. unfortunately they don't sell them in Africa. I miss those things. Not a big fan of the strawberry ones though.slopmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17214506890036388731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-60089718001224509352009-01-21T00:59:00.000-05:002009-01-21T00:59:00.000-05:00Every time I think of Fig Newtons, I think of:1. M...Every time I think of Fig Newtons, I think of:<BR/><BR/>1. My brother, J-Fred, who loves them.<BR/>2. Brian Regan and <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qa-B7Sg_i4" REL="nofollow">this comedy bit</A>. I eat Fig Newtons by the sleeve!!BeckEyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119780316809151433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-9293419267097446892009-01-21T00:10:00.000-05:002009-01-21T00:10:00.000-05:00I like the Fig Newton commercial where they split ...I like the Fig Newton commercial where they split the Newton in half and then stick the halves back together again. Does anyone else remember that? I always do that to my Newtons, even now.Erin Albertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239492631120136112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-49287660609386695932009-01-20T23:45:00.000-05:002009-01-20T23:45:00.000-05:00Zibbs...you know more commercials than any other m...Zibbs...you know more commercials than any other man I know. It's mighty impressive.Gretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704516009854458304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-61076164975023845922009-01-20T23:37:00.000-05:002009-01-20T23:37:00.000-05:00I remember that commercial too - unfortunately. lo...I remember that commercial too - unfortunately. lol!J.J. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394864319127058771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-71374169657702749482009-01-20T23:03:00.000-05:002009-01-20T23:03:00.000-05:00I remember this ad, too.Was there a second verse (...I remember this ad, too.<BR/><BR/>Was there a second verse (or different champain?) that went something like:<BR/><BR/>You can't do the Newton if a Newton is not.<BR/><BR/>But if it's by Nabisco, a Fig Newton's what you got.<BR/><BR/>So do the BIG FIG NEWTON!Scopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671603955380819514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-2881969803442044382009-01-20T22:57:00.001-05:002009-01-20T22:57:00.001-05:00I vividly remember those ads, and sadly, can sing ...I vividly remember those ads, and sadly, can sing them all the way through from memory. <BR/> <BR/>Fun fact: my orthodontist looked just liked Charles Nelson Reilly. Even had the glasses!Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714719295648072474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-83238893633025527172009-01-20T22:57:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:57:00.000-05:00I remember the commercial, it was freaky then, it'...I remember the commercial, it was freaky then, it's freaky now. Was the guy on Barney Miller?Cowguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12646343464738720123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-79540441594310289902009-01-20T22:38:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:38:00.000-05:00I sing that song to my man, his middle name is New...I sing that song to my man, his middle name is Newton.<BR/><BR/>I know but I just can't help myself. Besides I love to eat.....Queen Goobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579192188338877091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-71975778295954574942009-01-20T22:27:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:27:00.000-05:00Diane - I agree. He looks familiar and I'm sure he...Diane - I agree. He looks familiar and I'm sure he was on some sitcoms. I'll have to look on Wikipedia tomorrow.Dr Zibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570006777738622727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-13679686190888590092009-01-20T22:22:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:22:00.000-05:00Dr. Z, Thanks for the shout out. I love the comme...Dr. Z, <BR/>Thanks for the shout out. I love the commercial; that actor looks eerily familiar, but not in a Charles Nelson Reilly kind of a way.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084010090761068139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2234266106201179530.post-31228492295548988242009-01-20T22:20:00.000-05:002009-01-20T22:20:00.000-05:00I remember nothing from the 1970s, having been con...I remember nothing from the 1970s, having been conceived 7 months before they finished. <BR/><BR/>Incidentally, that <I>does</I> mean it's my birthday at the end of the month. Just so you know.The Imaginary Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00525958928789383304noreply@blogger.com