The "little fisherman" from the Oscar Mayer bologna commercial, who proudly recited the first name of his bologna, isn't so little anymore. Andy Lambros was a child actor, but now works as a graphic designer and web designer in southern California.

OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham is 97% fat free, made with quality meat, and made with no artificial flavors, so you can enjoy the taste you want with nothing you don't!

Fully cooked and ready to eat, our uncured ham slices have a rich, smoky flavor that's perfect for a sandwich, salad, or cheese and crackers.

Andy Lambros is best known for singing the "My Bologna has a first name, it's O-S-C-A-R..." song in the iconic 1974 Oscar Mayer Bologna commercial.

A 1973 TV commercial featured four-year-old Andy Lambros holding a fishing rod and sandwich while singing, "My bologna has a first name, it's 'O-S-C-A-R'...". It became one of the longest-running TV commercials in the country.

HAM, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SUGAR, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SOY LECITHIN.

Baked or smoked hams are generally injected with salt, water, and phosphates but retain the texture of a real ham. At the deli counter, these hams sport an impressive variety of labels, including baked, smoked, Virginia, maple, Black Forest, and honey.

You could infer that uncured hams are a healthier alternative. Many are labelled organic or natural. And with uncured hams you won't get any of the nitrites or nitrates used in many cured hams – a controversial addition for some. Fresh hams are described as far less salty, too, even if you brine the pork yourself.

Health benefits Cured hams are also high in sodium, which could be a concern for those needing to watch their sodium intake. Uncured ham is often seen as the healthier alternative because of the more natural process by which it is cured and the lesser amount of sodium and calories.

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It debuted in 1963 and became the company's signature advertising tune in 21 English-speaking countries until 2010, when it was retired.

In 1883, German immigrants Oscar F. Mayer and Gottfried Mayer started a small sausage-making operation on Chicago's North Side. They opened a meatpacking plant in 1888; by 1909, the plant employed about 70 people. Starting in the 1910s, the company expanded more quickly.