“America needs Rodney Allen Rippy.”
Yes, it’s Rodney Allen Rippy of Jack in the Box commercial fame. Daily 70s Ad #264: Rodney Allen Rippy, ‘Take Life A Little Easier’ originally appeared in the September 29, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ’72 Chevy Impala (1971)
When I was a kid, I had a talking Rodney Allen Rippy doll by Shindana toys. I lugged that little guy w/ me everywhere! He was my constant companion. I have one now, but sadly, he no longer talks. On his t-shirt it says “Take Life A Little Easier”.
Wow. That doll sounds familiar. I certainly remember the commercial and song.