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+ | '''Delbert the La Choy Dragon''' appeared in television commercials for [[La Choy]] chow mein from 1965 to 1967. |
Though originally built as a [[Full-Bodied Muppet|full-bodied character]] to engage with actors in a supermarket setting, a [[Live-Hand Muppet|live-hand]] version was used in later spots with [[Mert]], a meek, bespectacled Muppet spokesman, as his foil. |
Though originally built as a [[Full-Bodied Muppet|full-bodied character]] to engage with actors in a supermarket setting, a [[Live-Hand Muppet|live-hand]] version was used in later spots with [[Mert]], a meek, bespectacled Muppet spokesman, as his foil. |
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Revision as of 21:34, 17 March 2010
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Full-bodied puppet.
Hand puppet.
Delbert the La Choy Dragon appeared in television commercials for La Choy chow mein from 1965 to 1967.
Though originally built as a full-bodied character to engage with actors in a supermarket setting, a live-hand version was used in later spots with Mert, a meek, bespectacled Muppet spokesman, as his foil.
The puppet was capable of emitting fire from its mouth, creating a unique effect in the commercial he appeared in.
This is one of Frank Oz's few full body performances with the Muppets. He hated full body suits so much he never optionally performed one again.
Although he's not named on screen, Delbert's name is documented elsewhere.[1][2]
Merchandise
The La Choy Dragon pictured on a can of Chow Mein noodles
Inflatable La Choy Dragon promotional item