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Empire Carpet Guy Will Live On ... In Commercials

Published: 04/29/2011
Recently deceased Empire Carpet spokesman Elmer Lynn Hauldren is officially IMMORTAL -- because TMZ has learned, Empire Carpet is adamant about continuing to use his image in their TV ads. A rep for Empire tells TMZ, they have no plans whatsoever to replace Lynn's likeness in their commercials --…
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Empire Carpet Commercial Guy -- Dead at 89

Published: 04/27/2011
Empire Carpet spokesman Elmer Lynn Hauldren -- the most famous carpet spokesperson of all time -- has died at age 89. You may remember Elmer from decades Empire commercials ... you know, the ones that feature that super-catchy jingle ... 800-588-2300 ... EMPIRE (today!). Elmer -- a decorated WW2…
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