Parker Fennelly

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Parker Fennelly (born October 22, 1891 in Northeast Harbor, Maine–died January 22, 1988) was an American actor. Fennelly appeared in over ten films, one commercial series, and hundreds of radio episodes, and also made slightly more than a score of guest appearances. In 1971, he was featured in Universal's movie How to Frame a Figg starring Don Knotts.

Fennelly personified the crusty New England Yankee in roles on radio, films and television. He played Titus Moody on Fred Allen's radio show, Allen's Alley. His famous opening line there was "Howdy Bub". In later years he became famous as the Pepperidge Farm's television spokesman.

He is interred in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

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