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November 4, 2024 2:27 pm  #1


New Pizzaville Radio Spot Contains A Great Audio Easter Egg

In a recent thread, I praised a new series of radio commercials. 

It's the campaign that pays tribute to its 40-year long, "It was a rainy day in Pizzaville" spots. The latest one contains a reference to the guy who's been providing the voice for the past four decades. This one asks listeners, "Who is that guy?" 

He lists a few possibilities, including Nicolas Cage, and then asks, "Or is he the guy who played Babu in Seinfeld?" 

That last one had me laughing out loud, because it is, indeed, that guy from the Pakistani restaurant in Seinfeld. ("You're a bad man Jerry! Very, very bad!") Brian George played the owner of the unsuccessful eatery and also the "It was a rainy day" guy. 

I'm guessing most people will miss this little nugget, having never heard of Mr. George. But it was a great moment in the commercial and what a refreshing difference to hear a 30 sec. message that doesn't insult your intelligence and brings a smile to your face. 

 

November 4, 2024 2:51 pm  #2


Re: New Pizzaville Radio Spot Contains A Great Audio Easter Egg

I had no idea! I know who Brian George is, but from Big Bang Theory (as Raj’s dad), not Seinfeld.

 

November 4, 2024 3:51 pm  #3


Re: New Pizzaville Radio Spot Contains A Great Audio Easter Egg

George was born in England and grew up in Toronto.  He attended U of T and joined Second City.  He studied with many of the SCTV alumni.  He appeared in the first Austin Powers movie as a UN Secretary and in Star Trek Deep Space Nine.  He  took over the voice of Bob in the Global animated series Bob and Margaret.  Pizzaville is an Ontario pizza chain with 84 locations. 

Last edited by paterson1 (November 4, 2024 3:51 pm)

 

November 5, 2024 10:38 am  #4


Re: New Pizzaville Radio Spot Contains A Great Audio Easter Egg

Capricasix wrote:

I had no idea! I know who Brian George is, but from Big Bang Theory (as Raj’s dad), not Seinfeld.

I'm pretty sure I remember him on The Edison Twins back in the 80s.
He has appeared in many shows and movies over the years, but I'll always remember him best as Babu from Seinfeld.