Tony the Tiger (in Spanish: El Tigre Tony/Frostie. In Mexico El Tigre Toño) The advertising cartoon mascot for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes (also known as Frosties) breakfast cereal, appearing on its packaging and advertising. More recently, Tony has also become the mascot for Tony's Cinnamon Krunchers and Tiger Power.
The tiger originally appeared in 1952, designed by children's book illustrator Martin Provensen and voiced on television by Dallas Mc...
more
Tony the Tiger (in Spanish: El Tigre Tony/Frostie. In Mexico El Tigre Toño) The advertising cartoon mascot for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes (also known as Frosties) breakfast cereal, appearing on its packaging and advertising. More recently, Tony has also become the mascot for Tony's Cinnamon Krunchers and Tiger Power.
The tiger originally appeared in 1952, designed by children's book illustrator Martin Provensen and voiced on television by Dallas McKennon. A recognizable and distinct voice was needed for the Tony the Tiger Character. Shortly after the initial Sugar Frosted Flakes advertisements aired, McKennon was replaced by Thurl Ravenscroft, who spent the next five decades providing the characteristic deep bass voice associated with the character, notably the familiar "They’re Grreat!" catchphrase. John E Matthews came up with this phrase while working as copywriter for Leo Burnett. Ravenscroft continued to voice the character until his death in 2005. Lee Marshall then took over the...
less
