Donna and the Wolfman commercials (partially found Atlanta commercial series; 1980s-1990s)
Donna and the Wolfman was a series of commercials that aired in the area of Atlanta, GA between the early 1980s and the late 1990s (though some may have aired in the early 2000s, but without Wolfman). It starred Doyle "Wolfman" Rodgers and his daughter, Donna Anderson. It was made to advertise their family furniture business, Gallery Furniture, which still operates today. Despite the estimation that over 500 commercials were made , very few have been digitized and uploaded.
History
Doyle Rodgers (later nicknamed "Wolfman") bought a furniture store, known as Gallery Furniture, most likely sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s [1]. In 1981, he asked his daughter Donna if she would be his co-star in a series of commercials for the business [2]. She agreed, and they instantly got to work. They apparently aired primarily on the TBS, mostly in the Atlanta area. The commercials were an instant success, with the catchphrase "Ask for the Wolfman!" becoming a household saying. The commercials often didn't last longer than thirty seconds. They typically involved a wacky sketch of sorts, followed by their current sales. The commercials ran often, until roughly the late 1990s or very early 2000s. The reason for them stopping is unknown, but it's speculated that it was due to Wolfman's health, which began to decline. He passed away in 2004, after having a heart attack a few weeks prior [3]. Donna said in an article with the AJC that her and her brothers made a few more commercials after his death, but she said it "didn't feel the same." Donna still works at Gallery Furniture, and has an office filled with props from most of their commercials [4].
Availability
NOTE: Due to there being no list of every commercial to exist, most of the list is general. A new addition to the list will be made for every individual commercial found or remembered.
Commercial Name | Air Date | Status |
---|---|---|
News Anchor Overstock Commercial | Unknown | Lost |
Boxing Glove Commercial | Unknown | Lost |
Commercials from 1981 | 1981 | Lost |
Commercials from 1982 | 1982 | Partially Found |
1982 Blooper Commercial | 1982, exact date unknown | Found |
Commercials from 1983 | 1983 | Partially Found |
1983 "Moving Out Sale" Commercial | 1983, exact date unknown | Found |
1983 Unclaimed Furniture Christmas Commercial | December 1983 | Found |
Commercials from 1984 | 1984 | Lost |
Commercials from 1985 | 1985 | Lost |
Commercials from 1986 | 1986 | Partially Found |
1986 Red Tag Sale Commercial | 1986, exact date unknown | Found |
Commercials from 1987 | 1987 | Lost |
Commercials from 1988 | 1988 | Lost |
Commercials from 1989 | 1989 | Lost |
Commercials from 1990 | 1990 | Lost |
Commercials from 1991 | 1991 | Lost |
Commercials from 1992 | 1992 | Lost |
Commercials from 1993 | 1993 | Lost |
Commercials from 1994 | 1994 | Partially Found |
1994 Donna Celebration Commercial | 1994 | Found |
Commercials from 1995 | 1995 | Partially Found |
1995(?) Donna in New York Commercial | 1995 (possibly 1996) | Found |
Commercials from 1996 | 1996 | Partially Found |
1996(?) Wolfman at the Ball Game Commercial | 1996 (possibly 1995) | Found |
Commercials from 1997 | 1997 | Lost |
Commercials from 1998 | 1998 | Existence Unconfirmed |
Commercials from 1999 | 1999 | Existence Unconfirmed |
Commercials from 2000 | 2000 | Existence Unconfirmed |
Commercials from 2001 | 2001 | Existence Unconfirmed |
Commercials from 2002 | 2002 | Existence Unconfirmed |
Commercials from 2003 | 2003 | Existence Unconfirmed |
Commercials from 2004 | 2004 | Existence Confirmed, Possibly Unaired |
2004 Donna and Brothers Commercials | 2004(?) | Existence Confirmed, Possibly Unaired |
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References
- ↑ Wolfman's obituary Retrieved Jun 15 '21
- ↑ An article and interview with Donna from the AJC. Retrieved Jun 15 '21
- ↑ Another obituary for Wolfman. Retrieved Jun 15 '21
- ↑ An interview talking about Gallery Furniture in modern day. Retrieved Jun 15 '21