DOUGHlicious Pastries The Pillsbury Doughboy introduced his flaky, juicy, pipin’ hot pastries in 1969. It was more than a breakfast treat, it was DOUGHlicious!
May 29, 2015

DOUGHlicious Pastries

The Pillsbury Doughboy introduced his flaky, juicy, pipin’ hot pastries in 1969. It was more than a breakfast treat, it was DOUGHlicious!

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Pillsbury Mill, 1910 The Pillsbury Flour Mill in Minneapolis, Minnesota circa 1910 with a primo view of the Stone Arch Bridge in the foreground.
May 21, 2015

Pillsbury Mill, 1910

The Pillsbury Flour Mill in Minneapolis, Minnesota circa 1910 with a primo view of the Stone Arch Bridge in the foreground.

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The Pillsbury Doughboy’s Jeans These are the official Poppin’ Fresh pants. And the Doughboy’s backpack too! This photo was taken at the Museum of Broadcast Communications where the Pillsbury Doughboy (and other advertising characters) were honored as...
May 18, 2015

The Pillsbury Doughboy’s Jeans

These are the official Poppin’ Fresh pants. And the Doughboy’s backpack too! This photo was taken at the Museum of Broadcast Communications where the Pillsbury Doughboy (and other advertising characters) were honored as official icons. Discover more of the Doughboy’s journey to Chicago here. 

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Cheese ‘n Wiener Crescents This 1966 ad was directed at grocery store owners and advised them to place Pillsbury Crescent Rolls next to the cheese and hot dogs and dinner magic would happen. Behold - the birth of Cheese ‘n Wiener Crescents!
May 13, 2015

Cheese ‘n Wiener Crescents

This 1966 ad was directed at grocery store owners and advised them to place Pillsbury Crescent Rolls next to the cheese and hot dogs and dinner magic would happen. Behold - the birth of Cheese ‘n Wiener Crescents!

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Little Nick This 1916 ad from “The Weekly Northwestern Miller” features an early mascot for Pillsbury’s Best – Little Nick. In the 1920s, Nick introduced Pillsbury-sponsored radio programs, but that was largely the extent of his fame.
April 27, 2015

Little Nick

This 1916 ad from “The Weekly Northwestern Miller” features an early mascot for Pillsbury’s Best – Little Nick. In the 1920s, Nick introduced Pillsbury-sponsored radio programs, but that was largely the extent of his fame. 

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Thanks For The Memories, Rudy Rudolph Perz, creator of the Pillsbury Doughboy, passed away April 1, 2015 at the age of 89. Thanks for the iconic creation and the memories, Rudy. Visit our blog for the full story.
April 6, 2015

Thanks For The Memories, Rudy

Rudolph Perz, creator of the Pillsbury Doughboy, passed away April 1, 2015 at the age of 89. Thanks for the iconic creation and the memories, Rudy. Visit our blog for the full story.

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