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🎉 Clara Peller: The Unforgettable Legacy of Wendy’s Ad Campaigns
PLUS: Announcing This Week's Giveaway
Live Well Now
January 01, 2024
Today On the Menu:
👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Jeanne Chall
💪 Motivation: Clara Peller: The Unforgettable Legacy of Wendy’s Ad Campaigns
🍎 The Health Corner: Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
January 1, 1921: Jeanne Chall was born.
Jeanne Chall, her research into reading stressed the importance of phonics in beginning reading, worked with Sesame Street teaching ABCs, wrote Stages of Reading Development (1983).
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🎉 Clara Peller: The Unforgettable Legacy of Wendy’s Ad Campaigns
Clara Peller, previously a manicurist, made a remarkable entry into acting at the age of 80 when she joined an agency. However, it was at 81 that she became an instant sensation as the face of Wendy’s, starring in the iconic “Where’s the Beef?” commercials in 1984.
Her portrayal in Wendy’s commercials marked Clara as a pioneering figure in advertising for the quick-service restaurant chain. Despite her initial career as a nail technician, Clara's distinctive voice and no-nonsense attitude endeared her to fans, quickly elevating her to widespread popularity and turning her into a household name across the United States.
Although Clara appeared in various other commercials, such as for Campbell Soup Company's Prego Pasta Plug Spaghetti sauce, none managed to replicate the tremendous success and enduring legacy of her unforgettable role in Wendy’s commercials.
Her remarkable achievement in the advertising world, especially in an industry often favoring youth, stands as a testament to her talent and enduring appeal. Despite starting her acting career later in life, Clara Peller's contribution remains an indelible mark in the history of advertising.
Until tomorrow,
Gabby, Live Well Now Team
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ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Low Calorie | Plant Based
You Will Need:
1 pound B russels sprouts, halved or quartered if large
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Âľ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Trim the brown ends off the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellow leaves.
3. Arrange the Brussels sprouts cut-sides down on a rimmed sheet pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine.
4. Roast until browned and tender, 18-20 minutes.
Cook Time: 5 mins | Servings: 4
Calories: 93 cals | 4g Protein | 10g Carbs | 6g Fat
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