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Selling Mill City / 1965 Pillsbury Flaky Biscuits TV Commercial Featuring the Pillsbury Doughboy

A 1965 TV commercial for Pillsbury Flaky Biscuits featuring one of the first appearances of the Pillsbury Doughboy (Poppin' Fresh) who was voiced by the legendary Paul Frees.

The Central Minneapolis Riverfront is not only the birthplace of the Minneapolis, but also gave rise to many iconic brands, some of which have endured for over a century.  Alas, some have not.  Selling Mill City is a series highlighting brands that arose on the riverfront and surrounding neighborhoods.

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