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04-27-2011, 09:22 PM
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I'm Rich Bitch
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Empire Carpet Commercial Guy -- Dead at 89
Empire Carpet spokesman Elmer Lynn Hauldren -- the most famous carpet spokesperson of all time -- has died at age 89.
Elmer Lynn Hauldren Dead You may remember Elmer from decades Empire commercials ... you know, the ones that feature that super-catchy jingle ... 800-588-2300 ... EMPIRE (today!). Elmer -- a decorated WW2 vet -- became the company spokesperson back in the '70s ... and appeared in a ton of ads. In recent years, the company switched to an animated version of Elmer -- but the spots still feature Elmer's voice. R.I.P. http://www.tmz.com/2011/04/27/empire...es-died-death/ 
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04-27-2011, 09:29 PM
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 NO!! I loved that guy.
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04-27-2011, 09:58 PM
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89?!
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04-27-2011, 10:13 PM
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Elmer Lynn Hauldren
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04-27-2011, 11:09 PM
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Rest In Peace Elmer Lynn Hauldren
I always thought he owned the company. He lived a long life. God bless him.
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04-28-2011, 01:05 AM
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God Bless Val
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One of the few guys who looked like his bobblehead doll:
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04-28-2011, 09:01 AM
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 I grew up seeing him in the Empire commercials, this is really sad. May he rest in peace.
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04-28-2011, 03:59 PM
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Sorry to hear this -may he rest in peace
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04-28-2011, 06:34 PM
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I grew up watching those commericals. Didnt know he was that old.
RIP
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