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- Hallmark "2000 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile" Christmas Ornament, 2001 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2001
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Hallmark "2000 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile" Christmas Ornament, 2001
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hot Wheels Wienermobile, 1991 - In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first Little Oscar, the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, Little Oscar George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This Hot Wheels Wienermobile toy comes from Molchan's personal collection.
- 1991
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Hot Wheels Wienermobile, 1991
In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first Little Oscar, the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, Little Oscar George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This Hot Wheels Wienermobile toy comes from Molchan's personal collection.
- Little Oscar Chef Hat, 1951-1987 - This chef hat was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. He was the last "Little Oscar." He tried to recruit replacements but was unable to find anyone with the right combination of small stature and winning personality. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1951-1987
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Little Oscar Chef Hat, 1951-1987
This chef hat was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. He was the last "Little Oscar." He tried to recruit replacements but was unable to find anyone with the right combination of small stature and winning personality. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- Key to the City of Buffalo, New York, Presented to George Molchan as "Little Oscar" - This ceremonial key to the city of Buffalo, New York, was presented to George A. Molchan, who portrayed the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1958-1973
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Key to the City of Buffalo, New York, Presented to George Molchan as "Little Oscar"
This ceremonial key to the city of Buffalo, New York, was presented to George A. Molchan, who portrayed the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987 - This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1951-1987
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Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987
This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987 - This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1951-1987
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Little Oscar Uniform, 1951-1987
This chef uniform was worn by George A. Molchan as part of his costume for the character of "Little Oscar," spokesman for Oscar Mayer, from 1951-1987. Molchan worked mostly in the Midwest, making public appearances at supermarkets, on television shows and at various public events. When Molchan retired, Oscar Mayer retired the "Little Oscar" character as well.
- 1952 Wienermobile - Carl Mayer, nephew of the company's namesake, created the first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in 1936. In the years since, more than a dozen Wienermobiles have promoted the brand at stores, parades and festivals. Spokesman George Molchan, portraying the character "Little Oscar," traveled with the Wienermobile from 1951 to 1987. Today the vehicles are accompanied by college interns known as "Hotdoggers."
- 1952
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1952 Wienermobile
Carl Mayer, nephew of the company's namesake, created the first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in 1936. In the years since, more than a dozen Wienermobiles have promoted the brand at stores, parades and festivals. Spokesman George Molchan, portraying the character "Little Oscar," traveled with the Wienermobile from 1951 to 1987. Today the vehicles are accompanied by college interns known as "Hotdoggers."
- License Plate of George Molchan, the Oscar Mayer Mascot "Little Oscar," 1997 - Oscar Mayer, a Chicago-based maker of processed meat products, sent its first Wienermobile out on the road in 1936 as an advertising gimmick. With it, the company sent "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef," to spread goodwill. This license plate belonged to George Molchan, the company's last "Little Oscar," who portrayed the character from 1951-1987.
- 1997
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License Plate of George Molchan, the Oscar Mayer Mascot "Little Oscar," 1997
Oscar Mayer, a Chicago-based maker of processed meat products, sent its first Wienermobile out on the road in 1936 as an advertising gimmick. With it, the company sent "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef," to spread goodwill. This license plate belonged to George Molchan, the company's last "Little Oscar," who portrayed the character from 1951-1987.
- Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistle, 1988 - In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile out on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, "Little Oscar" George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This whistle comes from his personal collection. Molchan was the last "Little Oscar."
- 1988
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Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistle, 1988
In 1936, Oscar Mayer & Co. sent its first Wienermobile out on the road as a publicity stunt, along with its first "Little Oscar," the "World's Smallest Chef." From 1951 to 1987, "Little Oscar" George Molchan traveled the Midwest, making public appearances and handing out wiener-shaped whistles. This whistle comes from his personal collection. Molchan was the last "Little Oscar."