Who was the Timex guy?
Who was the Timex guy?
John Cameron Swayze
| John Cameron Swayze | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | News presenter, reporter, game show panelist |
| Years active | 1940–1985 |
| Spouse(s) | Beulah Mae Estes Swayze (1907–2008) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
Who did the old Timex commercials?
John Cameron Swayze, one of television’s first evening news anchors and the man who introduced the line, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking,” into popular culture as the voice of Timex watches, died on Tuesday at his home in Sarasota, Fla. He was 89.
Is Patrick Swayze related to Swayze?
Incidentally, in case you were wondering, yes John Cameron Swayze and actor Patrick Swayze were related, sixth cousins once removed. He was also related to actors William Holden and Tom Hulce.
When was John Cameron Swayze born?
April 4, 1906
John Cameron Swayze/Date of birth
What is the Timex slogan?
And after every test, they reiterated the Timex slogan, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.”
What takes a licking and keeps on ticking?
(idiomatic) To be tough; to have endurance; to have the capacity to absorb stress or damage, but still be able to function.
How old was Patrick Swayze in The Outsiders?
29 years old at the time, Patrick Swayze played a character (Darrel Curtis) nine years younger.
What happened to John Cameron Swayze?
John Cameron Swayze, one of television’s first evening news anchors and the man who introduced the sentence “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking” into popular culture as the voice of Timex watches, died yesterday at his home in Sarasota, Fla. He was 89. Mr.
Who is Patrick Swayze’s dad?
Jesse Wayne Swayze
Patrick Swayze/Fathers
Early life. Patrick Wayne Swayze was born on August 18, 1952, in Houston, Texas, the second child of Patsy Swayze (née Karnes; 1927–2013), a dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor, and Jesse Wayne Swayze (1925–1982), an engineering draftsman.