From 1965 to 1986, Folgers was known for television ads involving "Mrs. Olson", a Swedish neighbor played by Virginia Christine who invariably recommended a cup of Folgers coffee for the characters in the commercial. The spot is a marked departure of more than 30 years of Folgers holiday commercials, beginning with "Peter Comes Home for Christmas" in 1986 that aired annually for more than 15 years. Please remove this now! Review #2043737 is a subjective opinion of poster. What are you trying to portray? The commercials became a popular staple on television, whereupon the character began to be parodied by comedians and entertainers including Carol Burnett, Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Ann-Margret, and Jackie Gleason. Features providing insights into the marketing industries. The father- in -law in the shower is a totally inappropriate. Christine's next film for Universal was the film noir classic The Killers. Folgers Commercial reviews: TV commercial in shower. What message are trying to send? The elderly seems lost, even suffering of dementia. I like and buy your coffee, but you need to take this add down and come up with something a WHOLE lot better!! All rights reserved. We are processing your message. I stopped buying your coffee after watching this commercial it makes me sick to my stomach. Review #2009199 is a subjective opinion of poster. She also coached the film's star Olivia de Havilland on her Swedish accent. [5] She would go on to appear in over 100 commercials for Folgers. That year, Christine had a supporting role in The Mummy's Curse and The Wife of Monte Cristo, with her husband Fritz Feld (the two would also go on to appear together in the Western 4 for Texas in 1963). Mood. There are young viewers looking at this. [2], Christine began working in radio during college. She initially tested for the lead role of femme fatale Kitty Collins, but lost out to Ava Gardner. Virginia Christine (born Virginia Christine Ricketts; March 5, 1920 – July 24, 1996) was an American stage, radio, film, television, and voice actress. It is disrespectful to African Americans and NOT funny in any way. The commercial with the man in the shower and the woman daughter-in-law about to get into the shower. The family later moved to Des Moines in Polk County, where Virginia attended Elmwood Elementary School. User's recommendation: don't purchase any of their products, boycott. What were they thinking? Folgers, pants, phone. A brawny, all-American-looking Indiana native, Alan was cast to play a brother inspired by Peter, the character from the original 1986 Folgers commercial that aired for nearly 17 years.