RIP: Elmer Lynn Hauldren, a former ad man best known for his role as Empire Carpet’s iconic “Empire Man” (often mistaken for the company’s owner), passed away today at the age of 89.
“He has made an indelible mark on advertising history with his creativity and warmth,” Empire CEO Steve Silvers said of Hauldren. “Lynn will always have a special place in the hearts of many. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.”
Aside from his successful career as a corporate mascot, Hauldren released several albums with his barbershop quartet, Chordiac Arrest.
[trib / chicagoist.]
This is a bummer. I had gotten curious about this guy a year or two ago since his voice was still being used on the commercials (his real appearances stopped a few years back in favor of a computer animated version) and was pleasantly surprised to find out that he was still alive and was indeed still doing the voice overs for the commercials.
Kinda strange to think he won’t do them anymore. In a weird way he was a part of my childhood and definitely a shared communal touch stone everyone I grew up with knew. I’m pretty sure anyone in the 20-35 age range can cite the Empire Carpet phone number without hesitation.
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empire guy!! first it was billy mays, now elmer?! hopefully...shamwow/slapchop guy is...
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OMG I thought he died a long time ago “/
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Essential Chicagoan
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Not enough people are aware of this and that makes me sad.
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OH MY FUCKING GOD NO
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“800-588-2300, Empiiiiiiiire!” RIP. (Chordiac Arrest? whatta bundle
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bummer. I had gotten curious about this guy a year or two ago since...voice was still...
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