Ricardo Montalbán, corporate shill.
If you are part of the under-20 set, the guy who played the Spy Kids grandpa just died. If you’re under 40, Khan’s wrath is a thing of the past. But if you’re 50 or older, Mr. Roarke has welcomed his last guest to Fantasy Island. Or if you’re like me, the phrase “fine Corinthian leather” is one for the history books.
Emmy Award-winning Actor/Corporate Spokesman/SciFi Icon/Groundbreaking Latino actor Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino (a.k.a. “Ricardo Montalbán) died on January 14 (ironically, the same day that another SciFi icon, Patrick McGoohan passed away). If you’re into marketing and advertising, take a moment to ponder the significance of how Montalbán contributed to the history of marketing. Read the rest of this entry »
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