Jimmy Nelson, Danny O'Day, Farfel--Nestle's Cocoa Commercial, 1956

Ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson and his pals Danny O'Day and Farfel, joined by Gordon MacRae, promote Nestle's Cocoa in this 1956 live TV commercial.

[@RobertJohnSimpson]

I met Jimmy Nelson in the early 1960s. He was visiting relatives in Albany NY and was very nice to us kids. Back 12 years ago I sent him an email reminding him of his visit and he said he remembered us and sent me a signed picture. Who can ever forget N E S T L E S nestles makes the very best Chocolate.

[@justoutofframemoviereviews656]

RIP Jimmy Nelson. 90 yrs.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

James Edward Nelson (December 15, 1928 - September 24, 2019) was an American ventriloquist who appeared on television in the 1950s and 1960s. He is most famous for commercials for Nestlé chocolate featuring Farfel the Dog. He also hosted a children's show sponsored by Nestlé.

[@Drumcam]

Rest In Peace, Jimmy Nelson. You made our childhood that much better.

[@SteveCarras]

I rememebr that...CHOCLATTTE>.

[@Juliaflo]

I second that emotion.

[@donnadavis9318]

Loved Jimmy Nelson and Danny, and who can forget Farfel and Chhhhoooocolate!!!! Those were the great days!!

[@steerpike1359]

Oh yes, I feel the same way ! I LOVEDFarfel. I had a recording of Peter and the Wolf narrated by this bunch. I hate it when young people call them creepy, it was a different time,they don't understand

[@donnadavis9318]

I loved Winchell and Mahoney as well! Everything is creepy to the young!!!. I don't know how old you are but I grew up in the 50s/60s where we were well rounded and had so many different forms of great programs and talent. I think the kids of today are closed minded, what they don't know or they think they won't like they shut it out and think it is creepy. Thank Goodness we had the Sullivans, Paars, Hopes, and Bennys, not only variety shows but everything from live drama's, comedies, and westerns to the best kids shows ever, so much talent on display. How lucky we were!!

[@kevinbutler1126]

Jimmy Nelson also recorded his own version of"Pinocchio" with his stock company of puppets on Cricket Records..Chris.

[@SteveCarras]

Choclattttttttttttttttte., way better than that OTHER, more FAMOUS brown dog, Scooby Doo (Doo Doo..brown.) (I enjoy ventriloquists, even the curretn Darci Lynn Farmer)

[@delanthonyenos5073]

Young people don’t know s-t

[@NiteHuntRick]

Thanks for bringing me here Game Grumps

[@OhBear-j8l]

Which Game Grumps?

[@NiteHuntRick]

@@OhBear-j8l Game Grumps playing Sonic Adventure DX

[@howardmoore1332]

Wow, I didn't know Jimmy Nelson was doing Nestles commercials as far back as 1956! I remember them in the 60s when I was a kid...

[@carolynzaremba5469]

I watched them in the 50s when I was a kid.

[@Juliaflo]

@@carolynzaremba5469 So did I. Don't figure out my age. LOLOLOLOL.

[@robertsamson4610]

God Bless you Jimmy and the voice characters that you did. ^^

[@gsnfan]

RIP Jimmy Nelson

[@kevins.butler3402]

(Crying)Goodbye Jim.

[@kachoo2135]

I'll see you in Heaven

[@delanthonyenos5073]

Farfel is awesome.....

[@robertb5465]

Yes, the best TV dog ever. Just that sober pose he had did it for me.

[@oghond]

To KZbin impressionist Brian Hull: Please teach yourself Farfel’s voice. Non-ventriloquily. Then go to the Vent Haven museum, meet Jimmy Nelson, and do it for him. Because seriously, Farfel can’t die once Jimmy Nelson does.

[@haileyshannon7548]

Farfel can't die only the actors who play him!

[@4orrcountry]

Farfel lives forever in the minds of boomers - and for long as these videos exist.

[@goldenheart3887]

UPDATE (second account): Jimmy Nelson is dead. RIP Jimmy. To Brian Hull: PLEASE LEARN THIS VOICE NOW. FARFEL MUST LIVE ON.

[@Mac14329]

Or Danny O'Day.

[@ventromanable]

RIP Mr Jimmy Nelson

[@CowboyStag]

This is an example of what is missing in America

[@mbrew3244]

Anyone coming here after watching "WKRP In Cincinnati: The Consultant 4.9" episode?

[@rickbullock4331]

Always use to laugh at the dog in the Nestles ad.

[@markvonbargen5317]

Comments about talking dogs not eating chocolate? Missing the magic. Jimmy is a master.

[@SteveCarras]

RIP Farfel...I have a big stuffewd doig that reminds me of Farfel..I can do some ventriloquism..

[@SteveCarras]

And pstt... I can do the Farfel voice..CHOCOLATE (I saw these in the 60s,too)

[@EarlierTitan19]

Song 1:28 Dog 1:34

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

Sometimes I sing that song, put my open wallet in front of my face, sing "chocolate" and snap it shut. People think, What's with that crazy old guy?

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

Sure would love to know what show this is from.

[@aeichler]

Dorsey Brothers Stage Show, hosted by Gordon McRae, 1956

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

@@aeichler Thank you! Much ❤

[@irish89055]

Which show is he appearing on?..

[@pictonomii3295]

But...chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Is there something Farfel wants to talk about?

[@4orrcountry]

No one knew that when Farfel was a pup.

[@divinethewhitespike2767]

The most softest close of a mouth ever

[@rvarnum]

That dog used to give me give me nightmares.

[@PuffyOne1898]

(Shudders) why is there a _click_ when his mouth closes...

[@wimgrundyearth5753]

KIM NOVAK???

[@mattmorley122]

yes

[@warrennotes3575]

This is the bastard who persuaded me to rot out all my teeth!

[@andycandy4833]

that is the scariest animal puppet ive ever seen

[@YourLordVictor]

Hate to break it to you. But this was back in the 50s back when puppets looked like that

[@wdd3141]

"Dogs _love_ it!" Actually, chocolate isn't safe for dogs, as they can't assimilate the theobromine (similar to caffeine) it contains.

[@MrChromed]

You must be fun at parties...

[@Montesama314]

Well, that dog is frightening.

[@agoodboy2208]

Well im having nightmares for the next week.

[@GBS1043]

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE YOUR DOG CHOCOLATE !