Catherine Combs The role of the brother went to Matthew Alan, who has since gone on to star in the series Castle Rock and 13 Reasons Why. Catherine Combs, who played the sister, declined to be interviewed for this article.

But the real stars in the ad - other than the half-naked, soaped up, towel-wearing father-in-law Steve - are the Folgers Morning Harmonizers - Bruce, “Mama,” Cece Ellington, Baby Marmalade, Marvin, Laritha L'Rie and Jeraldo Jazz. (They even have bios!) Folgers introduced the Morning Harmonizers on Nov.

But then there's the little fact that the commercial was based on the late scriptwriter's real experience missing his son, who at one time worked overseas with the Peace Corps. “I really connected with the writer, Doug Pippin,” recalled the commercial's director, Ray Dillman.

🎵”The best part of waking up is Folgers in your. cup”🎵☀️☕️😊 Catchiest commercial jingle ever? Yes. Rad Facts: The jingle was written in 1984 by Leslie.

Virginia Christine, 76, a character actress who had appeared in more than 400 movies but is best known for portraying the helpful and kindhearted Mrs. Olson in TV commercials for Folgers Coffee, died July 24 at her home here. She had a heart ailment.

Folgers Coffee joined The J.M. Smucker Company's family of brands in 2008, where it has continued to be America's beloved coffee brand.

Folger m (strong, genitive Folgers, plural Folger, feminine Folgerin) agent noun of folgen; follower.

In the 1850s, company founder James Folger traveled from Massachusetts to California. He hoped to get rich from gold mining but instead partnered with a coffee roaster. By the end of the Civil War, Folger had taken over the company and renamed it J.A. Folger & Co.

Folgers remains the biggest seller of ground coffee in U.S. stores, over $1 billion worth a year.

Instead of using a new spokesperson, we created the slogan, "The Best Part of Wakin' Up Is Folgers in Your Cup®". The jingle went on to become one of the most recognizable pieces of advertising in American culture.

Written by "If The Love Fits Wear It" singer Leslie Pearl, the composition (also known as "Real Snowy Morning") has been adapted in the styles of nearly every music genre imaginable, including country, gospel, jazz, R&B, folk, Celtic, and more.

Virginia Christine Virginia Christine (born Virginia Christine Ricketts; March 5, 1920 – July 24, 1996) was an American stage, radio, film, television, and voice actress.