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* This ad for aldermanic candidate Gabe Beukinga that slams Ald. Walter Burnett is appearing on African-American radio. As the title of this piece suggests, it’s a familiar style for longtime blog readers. And, of course, it’s a must-listen, even if an actor actually portrays the former state Senator in the spot…
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 3:48 pm
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That is awesome. Reminds me of the radio ads that Bill Shaw ran against James Meeks.
Comment by Spliff Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 3:56 pm
“You been here too long.”
Loved it.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 3:57 pm
I listened to this 10 minutes ago and I can still hear “bye bye Walter Burnett” over and over in my head.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:00 pm
Hooray for Hollywood!
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:04 pm
I like Walter and hope he wins. But I miss me some Rickey in Springfield.
Comment by Been There Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:06 pm
“Catfish Corner”? “You’ve been here too long.”
This is great.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:07 pm
It’s a perfect radio ad. 47th Ward is right—the ditty plays over and over in your head. Will it play in people’s head on voting day and get them to the polls? Only time will tell.
Comment by Belle Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:09 pm
One hopes the actor portraying Mr. Hendon was dressed in an equally respectable suit.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:09 pm
That’s awesome. Fun ad that will most definitely leave a mark!
Comment by Big Muddy Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:11 pm
Other people had their doubts when George Clinton announced a concept album about municipal elections, but I knew P-Funk could pull it off.
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:14 pm
Loved it… but why have an actor impersonate Hendon???
Comment by Just Observing Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:19 pm
I just….I just can’t, you guys.
http://thumbs.newschoolers.com/index.php?src=http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/BtX_NEO/full_of_win.jpg&size=400×1000
Comment by Dirty Red Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:20 pm
Life needs more Rickey more often.
Comment by The Captain Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:22 pm
–Loved it… but why have an actor impersonate Hendon??? –
Rickey’s been too busy singing to act?
Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:23 pm
a little early. must have lots of money. they haven’t even turned in petitions yet…
Comment by bored now Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:25 pm
MrJM’s comment is one more reason why I think I’ll be nominating him for the Golden Horseshoe this year.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:26 pm
Man, I love this.
I would love to get all those Ads on a loop and just play them. I miss Rickey.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:26 pm
===Rickey’s been too busy singing to act? ===
He is in the middle of softball playoffs.
Comment by Been There Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:27 pm
Hollywood Hendon uses a voice over actor?!? I like Burnett and am not sure what he did to get these folks against him, but the spot seems effective if only for the catchy jingle.
Comment by Abraham Froman Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:31 pm
I’ll second that Rich. Comsistently sharp and always funny. At first I thought it was MJM, but then the Speaker could never be that funny.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:39 pm
Man I miss Ricky.
Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 4:50 pm
- MrJM - is just flat out genius-funny. The references and snark are restaurant quality.
His twitter feed is just as good.
Now Rickey, this is the stuff I miss most, and savor it more when it comes around.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 5:26 pm
Election law regulates how close you can stand to the polls, but not how loud your stereo is.
It would be a nice ringtone.
But I doubt Burnett leaves that easily.
Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 7:05 pm
Finally some professionalism this election cycle.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Sep 9, 14 @ 10:14 pm
I didn’t post Rickey’s email, but I probably should’ve…
I miss that guy so much.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 12:29 am
Rickey Hendon is a rare breed that doesn’t disappoint, and that email is as raw as it’s epic, and it’s Rickey.
Thanks for sharing the note.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 12:41 am
:)
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 12:44 am
Good ad. It is catchy and will stick.
I think I am one of the very few ’suburban white guys’ who has ever been to “Catfish Corner”
Comment by train111 Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 8:15 am
And no one, I mean no one, could get the Senate moving on get away day like Ricky. He took no prisoners, if you wern’t ready when your bill was called, too bad and tough luck see ya on Tuesday. And Ricky during the last couple days of session in May was a sight to behold.
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 8:16 am
Great commercial.
Comment by Steve Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 8:38 am
Oswego Willy
=Rickey Hendon is a rare breed that doesn’t disappoint … .=
That is why in my garage I still have two Ricky Hendon for Lt. Gov. yard signs.
Comment by Anyone Remember Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 9:05 am
- Anyone Remember -,
That is a keeper, and is as unique as the man it touts.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 9:07 am
Great ad but Rickey must have memory loss, he too has backed white candidates over black ones. Pucinski over stroger, anyone but obama, Rickey.has never liked Walter and now he’s using this opportunity for payback, hey it is what it is but…. its going to be a fun campaign to watch.
Comment by austinman Wednesday, Sep 10, 14 @ 9:21 am