Public Domain Super Heroes
Ralph the Dog

Real Name

Ralph

First Appearance

Purina Dog Chow (1962)

Original Publisher

Purina Dog Chow

Created by

Jim Henson

Origin[]

Ralph the Dog is a a scruffy brown dog of indeterminate breed, bearing a resemblance to an English Cocker Spaniel, though part Corgi with a rounded black nose and long floppy ears. Ralph promotes his favorite and healthy dog food called Purina Dog Chow alongside his doubtful friend Baskerville (who much prefers Asparagus).

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Purina Dog Chow Commercials (1962-1963)
  • American Photocopy Equipment Company industrial film (1963)
  • Esskay Meats Commercials (1960s)
  • Wilson's Meats Meeting Film (1965)
  • IBM Commercials (1966-1975)
  • La Choy presentation film (1966)
  • Muppet Ideal Toys (1966)
  • The Muppets on Puppets (1968)
  • Muppet Puppet Plays (1969)

Notes[]

  • The Purina dog chow commercials with Ralph were released without copyright notices.

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