Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry: Difference between revisions

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Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry were two breakfast cereals created by General Mills in the early 1970s. These cereals were part of a line of fruit-flavored cereals that were popular during that era.

History[edit]

Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry were introduced in 1972. They were marketed as a pair of rival World War I aviators, each with their own distinct flavor. Sir Grapefellow was grape-flavored, while Baron von Redberry was strawberry-flavored. The cereals were known for their colorful packaging and playful themes, which appealed to children.

Marketing and Promotion[edit]

The marketing for these cereals included animated television commercials featuring the characters of Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry. The commercials often depicted the two characters in humorous dogfights, reminiscent of the Red Baron and other famous aviators of the Great War.

Discontinuation[edit]

Despite their initial popularity, both cereals were discontinued in 1975. The reasons for their discontinuation are not well-documented, but it is likely due to changing consumer tastes and the introduction of new cereal products by General Mills.

Legacy[edit]

Although Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry are no longer available, they remain a nostalgic memory for those who grew up in the 1970s. They are often remembered alongside other discontinued cereals from the era, such as Freakies and Quisp.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

[General Mills official website](https://www.generalmills.com)

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-'''Sir Grapefellow''' and '''Baron von Redberry''' are two fictional characters that were used to promote breakfast cereals produced by [[General Mills]] in the early 1970s. These characters were part of a marketing strategy to create engaging and memorable mascots for their respective cereals.
-== Sir Grapefellow ==
+{{Infobox breakfast cereal
-[[File:Sir Grapefellow cereal box.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Sir Grapefellow cereal box]]
+| name = Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry
-Sir Grapefellow was the mascot for a grape-flavored oat cereal that included sweet grape-flavored marshmallows. The character was depicted as a World War I-era British pilot, complete with a mustache and a biplane. The cereal was marketed as a fun and adventurous breakfast option for children.
+| image = <!-- Image removed -->
+| caption = <!-- Caption removed -->
+| type = Breakfast cereal
+| currentowner = [[General Mills]]
+| origin = [[United States]]
+| introduced = 1972
+| discontinued = 1975
+}}
-== Baron von Redberry ==
+'''Sir Grapefellow''' and '''Baron von Redberry''' were two [[breakfast cereal]]s created by [[General Mills]] in the early 1970s. These cereals were part of a line of fruit-flavored cereals that were popular during that era.
-[[File:Baron von Redberry cereal box.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Baron von Redberry cereal box]]
-Baron von Redberry was the rival of Sir Grapefellow and served as the mascot for a berry-flavored oat cereal that included sweet berry-flavored marshmallows. He was portrayed as a German World War I flying ace, complete with a monocle and a red biplane. The rivalry between Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry was a central theme in the marketing of these cereals.
-== Marketing and Popularity ==
+== History ==
-The marketing campaigns for Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry were characterized by their playful rivalry, which was depicted in television commercials and on the cereal boxes. The characters' personas and the imaginative world they inhabited were designed to capture the interest of children and encourage them to choose these cereals over others.
+Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry were introduced in 1972. They were marketed as a pair of rival [[World War I]] [[aviator]]s, each with their own distinct flavor. Sir Grapefellow was grape-flavored, while Baron von Redberry was strawberry-flavored. The cereals were known for their colorful packaging and playful themes, which appealed to children.
-Despite their initial popularity, both cereals were eventually discontinued. However, they remain a nostalgic memory for many who grew up during the 1970s.
+== Marketing and Promotion ==
+The marketing for these cereals included animated television commercials featuring the characters of Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry. The commercials often depicted the two characters in humorous dogfights, reminiscent of the [[Red Baron]] and other famous aviators of the [[Great War]].
-== Related Pages ==
+== Discontinuation ==
+Despite their initial popularity, both cereals were discontinued in 1975. The reasons for their discontinuation are not well-documented, but it is likely due to changing consumer tastes and the introduction of new cereal products by General Mills.
+== Legacy ==
+Although Sir Grapefellow and Baron von Redberry are no longer available, they remain a nostalgic memory for those who grew up in the 1970s. They are often remembered alongside other discontinued cereals from the era, such as [[Freakies]] and [[Quisp]].
+== See also ==
+* [[List of breakfast cereals]]
 * [[General Mills]]
-* [[Breakfast cereal]]
+* [[Red Baron]]
-* [[Cereal mascot]]
-* [[List of breakfast cereals]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+== External links ==
+* [General Mills official website](https://www.generalmills.com)
-== Categories ==
 [[Category:Breakfast cereals]]
 [[Category:General Mills cereals]]
-[[Category:Fictional characters introduced in the 1970s]]
+[[Category:Discontinued products]]
-[[Category:Cereal mascots]]
+[[Category:Products introduced in 1972]]
+[[Category:Products discontinued in 1975]]
-{{GeneralMills}}
-{{breakfast-cereal-stub}}