Today, Gillette is a component of Procter & Gamble, and their slogan is "The best a man can get" when it comes to their shaving products.
Back in the early years of television, however, Gillette had a mascot for their razor blades.
Sharpie the parrot was introduced to television audiences in 1952, appearing on Gillette's Cavalcade of Sports and the Saturday baseball Game of the Week. In the latter instance, an animated Sharpie would appear on the screen, and the jingle would play in between innings while the cameras were still on the field.
This spot, with a very British fellow, is narrated by baseball legend Mel Allen.
I wish I could tell you who did the speaking and/or singing voices of Sharpie, but that info is unavailable at the moment.
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