Empire Today’s Celebrates 30 Years of Empire Man

Northlake, IL, August 13, 2007--Empire Today said that 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of its iconic television pitchman “The Empire Man.”  

Part blue collar superhero and part entertainment, The Empire Man was Introduced in 1977 as a live action character, and later adapted into an animated persona.

The Empire Man has been seen internationally in commercials and other media, has spawned a line of bobblehead dolls, is featured in the annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and will throw out the first pitch at legendary Wrigley Field on “Empire Day” – August 18 when the Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Empire Man was originally portrayed on television by Lynn Hauldren, who continues to provide the voice of the animated character.